Having just received hundreds of pro stock sticks from various Team Canada rosters over the past couple of seasons, we took a look to see what the top players in the nation are using as their choice of stick. To name a few, here are some current Team Canada - 2020 World Junior Championship players and their stick specs! (Please feel free to email us info@hockeystickman.com to request an invoice for a specific player stick from Team Canada and we will do our best to accommodate, however these will go quickly!)
|
Player |
Stick Model |
Curve Pattern |
Flex |
Length |
|
Liam Foudy |
CCM Jetspeed FT2 |
P29 (Crosby) |
75 |
Standard |
|
Raphael Lavoie |
CCM Jetspeed FT2 |
P28 (McDavid) |
95 |
64” |
|
Akil Thomas |
CCM Jetspeed FT2 |
P90M (Crosby/Max Blade) |
75 |
Standard |
|
Connor McMichael |
CCM Trigger 2 |
P29 (Crosby) |
85 |
Standard |
|
Dylan Cozens |
CCM Trigger 2 |
P90M (Crosby/Max Blade) |
85 |
Standard |
|
Nolan Foote |
Bauer 2N Pro |
Crazy Ovi (Blade 14) |
87 |
64” |
|
Kevin Bahl |
CCM SuperTacks AS1 |
P28M (McDavid/Max Blade) |
110 |
66” |
|
Calen Addison |
CCM Jetspeed |
P90M (Crosby/Max Blade) |
75 |
Standard |
|
Jacob Bernard-Docker |
CCM Trigger 3D |
P46 (Bergeron) |
85 |
Standard |
|
Jamie Drysdale |
Bauer Vapor FlyLite |
P92 (Matthews) |
82 |
64” |
|
Ty Smith |
CCM Trigger 2 |
P29 (Crosby) |
75 |
Standard |
|
Olivier Rodrigue |
CCM Premier II |
P31 |
- |
26” Paddle |
A few observations to take away is that the players are generally using an average flex in the 85 range, with the most popular curves (P29/P92 - Crosby/Matthews and P28 - McDavid). Something we have noticed the pro players increasingly using is the "Max Blade" customization, in which the blade height is a bit taller, providing an advantage with more blade surface to win face-offs, puck battles, and deflections. Also, the extended height pro stock sticks are a big advantage for taller players who prefer a one-piece stick over using an extension.
Comment your thoughts on the Team Canada "Hockey Stick Roster" and which curves and flexes you use!