CCM Hockey Equipment
Founded 1899 · Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Flagship Products
JetSpeed FT8 / Ribcor Trigger 11 / Tacks XF 80
$850-$1,100
One-Piece Boot technology on the FT8 reduces weight by 15% compared to glued boot construction.
Ribcor Trigger 9 / Jetspeed FT7 / Tacks XF
$250-$380
Ribcor Trigger line uses X-Flow bridge geometry for low kick-point release.
Tacks XF 80 / Tacks 110 / Tacks XF 70
$230-$310
D3O Smart Foam — material that stays flexible until impact, then hardens.
Where CCM Ranks
| Skates | #1 | Tied with Bauer for NHL skate volume; choice often comes down to foot fit. |
| Sticks | #3 | Bauer and Warrior lead in pure unit volume, CCM is competitive on every price tier. |
| Helmets | #2 | Strong entry with D3O Smart Foam technology; Bauer Re-Akt 200 still leads in rotatability. |
Notable CCM Athletes
- • Auston Matthews (skates, sticks)
- • Connor McDavid (sticks, gloves)
- • Sidney Crosby (some CCM gloves & sticks)
CCM vs. the Competition
CCM vs Bauer
CCM and Bauer are the dominant NHL brands and the choice between them comes down to foot shape and personal preference. CCM JetSpeed is a medium-volume, slightly asymmetrical fit; Bauer Vapor is low-volume and narrow. Most NHL players wear one or the other based on what fits their foot best.
About CCM Hockey
CCM (originally the Canada Cycle and Motor Company, founded 1899) is the second-largest hockey equipment brand in the world. The brand has been in hockey since the 1950s and supplies roughly half of NHL players with skates, sticks, or protective gear. CCM is known for its skate technology innovations — the One-Piece Boot construction on the JetSpeed line, and the D3O Smart Foam used in protective gear and helmets (a material that stays flexible during play and hardens during impact). The brand's modern product lineup runs the full player — skates, sticks, helmets, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards, and hockey pants. CCM's recent flagship releases include the JetSpeed FT8 (skate), Ribcor Trigger 9 (stick), and Tacks XF (helmet). For goalies, CCM supplies the CCM Axis line at the senior level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CCM JetSpeed and Tacks skates?
JetSpeed is the mid-volume, low-cut fit designed for speed and acceleration. Tacks is the classic-fit, stiffer boot for power skaters. Ribcor is a hybrid between the two (low kick point, mid-volume). All three are NHL-worn.
Are CCM sticks good for beginners?
Yes — CCM's mid-tier sticks (Ribcor 75K, Tacks XF 50) are among the best value recreational sticks for new players. They use the same core technology as the flagship line with heavier (and cheaper) carbon.
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