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Marsblade O2 Team II off-ice training skate with black boot, blue trim and white chassis
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Oct 9, 2026

Marsblade Team II Skates Differ at the Chassis and Wheels

The O1 and O2 share a thermoformable boot, while wheel layouts and rocker adjustment separate their off-ice training builds.

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Oct 3, 2026

Bauer Vapor Flylite Skate Revises Facing and Outsole Flex

Five facing notches and FUSION materials distinguish the documented build from HYPERLITE 2, while separately priced steel changes the shopping comparison.

Oct 1, 2026

Marsblade i2 Separates Holder Motion From Blade Profiling

Five rocker-insert pairs adjust the holder’s motion, while published GIH research reports a specific backward-skating result.

Sep 23, 2026

Bauer's Pro Only White Vapor Flylite Hits Retail Shelves

The ice-white Vapor Flylite Limited Edition, with FLY-TI steel included, lists at Source for Sports for CA$1,449.99 senior and CA$1,249.99 intermediate while supplies last.

Sep 1, 2026

CCM Vizion Player Skate Lists At $1,229.99, Tied For CCM's Top Skate Price

CCM prices its Vizion Player Skate at $1,229.99 senior, tied with the Jetspeed FT8 Pro at the top of its skate index, and Ice Warehouse matches CCM's price at every tier.

Aug 12, 2026

Warrior Enters the Skate Market With New Balance Behind It

HockeyMonkey lists the Alpha Pro at $1,199.99, with a one piece Minimus Carbon 3 boot, an Intuition liner and two widths.

Aug 12, 2026

True's Catalyst Nitro Puts the Real Upgrade Under the Boot

Ice Warehouse lists True's new Catalyst Nitro at 904 grams, 109 below the outgoing 9X4, on a new SpeedShift holder and steel system.

Jul 24, 2026

Bauer Supreme Shadow: The Mach Gets a Stiffer Successor

Bauer's new flagship Supreme skate pairs a 40 percent stiffer outsole with a rethought holder that stays rigid for power and flexes for agility.