Brian's Hockey Equipment
Founded 1972 · St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Flagship Products
Optik 2 / G-Netik 2 / SubZero 4
$1,800-$2,800
Brian's dominates the goalie market with proprietary knee-stack and strapping systems.
Where Brian's Ranks
| Goalie Pads | #1 | Brian's is the dominant goalie brand; second to none. |
Notable Brian's Athletes
- • Brian's is the dominant goalie pad brand across the NHL — almost every NHL starter wears Brian's
Brian's vs. the Competition
Brian's vs Bauer
Brian's is focused exclusively on goalie equipment (pads, gloves, blockers, masks). For goalies, Brian's is the standard. For skaters, Brian's does not produce relevant equipment — they would look at Bauer or CCM.
About Brian's Hockey
Brian's Goal Sports was founded in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota and is the dominant goalie equipment brand in hockey. The company's products — goalie pads, blockers, catching gloves, masks, and chest protectors — are worn by a clear majority of NHL, AHL, NCAA, and junior goalies. Brian's dominates the goalie market the same way Bauer and CCM dominate the player skate market. The company's proprietary technologies include the Optik knee-stack system, the G-Netik strapping, and the SubZero lightweight foam construction. Brian's does not produce skater equipment — the brand is exclusively focused on the goalie market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the best goalie pads?
Brian's. The brand dominates the NHL goalie market and the high-end recreational goalie market. Alternatives include CCM and Vaughn, but Brian's is the industry standard.
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