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Not sure if you've noticed, but we recently added a Bauer Video Library. You can now find all the Bauer videos in one place on bauer.com. All videos on the site are shareable, so go ahead and post them to your Facebook, Twitter and any other accounts you may have.

Below is the latest addition to the library, an inside look at the practice at Fenway Park on New Year's Eve. We mic'd up Mike Richards and Tim Thomas to get their reaction and thoughts on the experience of playing in the annual outdoor game. Take a look and find more videos in the Bauer Video Library. Enjoy.

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For all you goalies out there, you can now customize Vapor X:60 goal sticks on My Bauer. Create your own personlized stick by choosing your own pattern, paddle height, color, name, and grip.

Just visit My Bauer to get started! Enjoy!

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1. Matt said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM Thorton?

The curve you want is the PM9 Malkin.

2. Skippy said: I am looking for the closest thing to a Zetterberg Easton curve. What is it because I absolutely love Bauer Sticks.

Same as the Thornton, you want the PM9 Malkin.

3. Jack said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM's Ovechkin?

The pattern you want is the P91A Staal pattern.

4. David said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM Lecavalier's?

The curve you want is the P92 Backstrom pattern.

5. Brendan said: i cant decide between the staal or backstorm curve for the X:60. I like high hard shots please help i have to decide before christmas.

Hey Brendan, check out the pattern chart at My Bauer. In Step 4 during the stick creation process, click on the "Pattern Chart" and it will tell you what each pattern/curve is good for.

6. Mathieu said: I am looking for a curve that is good for backhanders and wrist shots.

Hey Mathieu. We recommend the PM9 Malkin pattern for wristers and backhanders, but check out the pattern chart at My Bauer for a full list of patterns and their benefits. Thanks.

7. Nick said: If i customize my own One95 will it be a composite one piece or will it come a 2 piece shaft and blade?

Hey Nick, the ONE95 is a one piece composite stick.

8. Ian said:I just bought a set of Vapor XI skates. The skates had no care instructions or instructions as to whether they can be heat moulded and at what temperature for how long etc. Are you able to help me with these instructions?

Hi Ian, we recommend taking your skates to a local retailer for proper heating of your skates. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you.

9. Al Brouillette said: Just wondering if the X60 goalie pads are available in the intermediate sizes.

The Vapor X:60 goal pads are only available in senior sizes. The Vapor X:50 Goal Pads are available in intermediate sizes though.

10. Landon said: Hi, I am just wondering when the Vapor X:60 gloves and protective equiment will be coming out?

Hi Landon, the Vapor X:60 gloves and protective gear will be coming out in the spring of 2010. Look for them in early April.

11. Jake said: Will the p10 curve be added to my bauer or has it been completely discontinued?

Hi Jake, the P10 curve is currently available on My Bauer for the Supreme ONE95 stick. It is not available for the Vapor X:60 stick. Sorry for the inconvenience.

12. Greg said: I'm looking to buy a new pair of gloves. I only go with bauer just wondering when the new gloves will hit the stores?

Hi Greg, the new Vapor X:60 gloves will be in store in the spring of 2010.

13. Nick said: I was wondering if u you create your own My Bauer stick if it is a 2 peice shaft and blade or is it a composite one peice like you get in the stores? also i was wondering if the Kane curve and Lindros curve are the exact same with no changes in the kane?

Hey Nick, both the ONE95 and the Vapor X:60 are composite one piece sticks and the P88 Kane is the exact same curve as the P88 Lindros. It was just renamed.

14. Carlos said: Bought a pair of 0ne95's from a team mate that found them to big. Can I cook the skates again or is it something you can just do once?

Hi Carlos, the ONE95's can be heated up to three different times. We recommend taking your skates to a local retailer for proper heating of your skates. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you.

15. Julien said: Are the pads Vokoun and Lundvquist are wearing bauer 100's? And when do they come out?

Hi Julien, the pads that Vokoun and Lundqvist are wearing are the Supreme ONE100's. They will be available in store in the spring of 2010.

16. Matt Krentz said: Does bauer make replaceable blades?

Hi Matt. Yes, we make replacement blades. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you that sells them.

17. Joakim Jutras said: Hi, I'm a goalie and I always wear Bauer. I want to know if there's a website that I can customize some Bauer reflex rx10 pads or Bauer one 100?

Hi Joakim, you can go to the Bauer Goal Customizer and customize the Supreme ONE95's, Vapor X:60's or the Reflex RX9. The newer models will become available in the spring of 2010.

18. Cory Swan said: Will there be X:60 chest and arm protector? Thanks

Hi Cory, there is a Vapor X:50 Chest and Arm protector, along with a Vapor X:40 model.

19. Tom said: I see people always asking what happened to the P71. Is there an exact model equivalent? It seems that people liked it, and are having a hard time finding out what the substitute is. Any thoughts? Thanks

Hi Tom, the P71, P10, P72, and P15 patterns are available only with the Supreme ONE95 stick on My Bauer. No date has been determined when they'll be available for the Vapor X:60.

20. Sue said: How do I get in touch with customer service for Bauer?

Hi Sue, please contact the Bauer Customer Service at 1-800-362-3146. Thanks.

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The 2009 Bauer Athlete Summit took place over the summer and here is your chance to take an inside look at what took place.

Bauer brought together over 20 of the best hockey players in the world to get their feedback over a couple of days. There was some on ice testing of new gear, photoshoots and of course, a scrimmage.

It was pretty cool to see the guys give each other hard time or chirp friends and teammates while out on the ice. Take a look at how the event went and let us know what you think...enjoy.

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There have been a ton of questions as to when you're going to be able to customize the Vapor X:60 stick. Well, the answer is "now".

You can now create your own personlized Vapor X:60 or Bauer branded Supreme ONE95 stick. Just check out the new My Bauer page and start the creation process. Enjoy, and let us know how you like your new sticks!

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1. Mike: I love the style of the Bauer Supreme Classic shoulder pads, however, they are not listed as being available in small size, is this true?

Hi Mike, sorry, but this is true. Generally the majority of consumers looking for this level of product generally fall into the Medium – XL sizing. We'll take your feedback though and consider making these in that size down the road. Thanks.

2. Trent: What is the new helmet that Eric Staal is wearing on bauer.com and when will it be out in stores?

The helmet Eric Staal is wearing is the new Bauer 7500 helmet. It will be available in store in the spring of 2010.

3. Brad: hi am wondering where i can get 14" custom 4roll gloves black and orange? they have them at a local hockey store but they are a size to small. all the stores say i have to make a team order to get them. is there any way i can get black an orange 14" 4 rolls? or possibly order them?

The Black/Orange gloves fall under our Make To Order Program. We offer up individual player colors during a certain period of time in which the retailers need to order the inventory they need for the season. We currently do not stock every color through the season. Sorry for the inconvenience. Best bet would be to look online or ask your local retailer to order your size during their next booking season.

4. James: What does the 9500 helmet offer that the 8500 does not?

The 9500 helmet has a Fused Expanded Polypropylene(FXPP) liner which tranmits 20% less enegery during impact than the same volume of traditional EPP foam. It also has a Thermo Core which obsorbs and releases excess heat.

5. Andrew: When will the Bauer X:60 stick be avaliable for customization?

The Vapor X:60 Stick will be available for customization in early November. We'll keep you posted and make an announcement when it's available.

6. Steve: I just bought my daughter a pair of Bauer Vapor X:20 skates through an on-line retailer. Do they have to be baked, and if so, for how long and at what temp?

Hi Steve, the skates can be baked, but we recommend going to one of our retailers where they can bake the skates for you. Check out the Dealer Locator to find the store closest to you. Thanks.

7. Robert: What is the Bauer version of the Mission Hossa curve?

The Bauer pattern/curve comparable to the Misson Hossa is the Malkin PM9.

8. Jack: What is Bauer's curve to CCM's Ovechkin?

At retail, the Bauer pattern/curve you would want is the Staal P91A. If you're ordering through iD, then the P91 is even closer.

9. Devin: If I order a custom one95 will it just say bauer on it?

Hi Devin, The One95 sticks on iD will be Bauer branded when the Vapor X:60 stick becomes available. This will be available in early November.

10. Ethan: What is the bauer curve to TPS Nash?

The Bauer pattern you would want is the Backstrom P92, formerly known as the Naslund P92.

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If you've somehow missed it, the new Bauer Vapor X:60 stick has been released and is now available.

The stick has some amazing new features including the pure shot blade and intelli-sense technology. Check out the video below for more info on these features and then check out the Vapor X:60 Stick Feature for even more info, photos and videos.

For those of you who have used the stick, let us know what you think of it and how it's working for you.

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1. Kurt: What is Bauer's curve to Easton's Heatley?

At retail, the Kane P88 will be what you're looking for, but on iD, the P12 is even closer.

2. Doug: Are the 31in. one75 pads available in intermediate sizing ? (i.e 11in. width), do they also come with the plus 1?

The ONE75 31" is a junior size and is not available in a plus 1.

3. Is it possible to order a mask directly from Bauer? I have been looking everywhere trying to find a youth Spiderman Action mask with no luck at all. My son seems set on that particular mask but it seems tough to find.

Everything must be purchased through a retailer. You should call your local dealer by using our Dealer Locator or use the internet to find that mask design. Also your local store could likely order it.

4. Kenny: Is it possible to get the bauer rx9's in a 38'+1 No 37+1" is the largest size we make. My bauer 3000 goal skates wore out.I loved them. Are there any more left of that discontinued series?

Sorry, unfortunately there are no more available.

5. Davis: My son airs out his equipment religously; however, his NV7 K9 mask is still getting rust on the inside. How can I clean it now and avoid this in the future?

Rust is difficult to combat. Even if gear is dried out it still is spends a lot of time wet and damp and over time rust can form. On the NV7 mask you can upgrade to a stainless steel wire which will take care of most vulnerable part. Also changing out the hardware every few years is fairly inexpensive and is an easy way to refurbish the mask yourself. Taking the mask apart and wire brushing the rusted areas would be another option.

6. Brandon: In goalie ads i know itech was supposed to come out with the x-rated goal pads are you guys gona come out with that anytime soon.

No, but the Supreme ONE100 that is coming out in the spring is very similar.

7. Israels: When are the new bauer goalie skates coming out, I especially want to see the new vapor goalie skates.

New Supreme goalie skates will be in stores in April. We won't be making a new Vapor skate.

8. Paul: I'm playing with pro-stock Malkin sticks and I'm now addicted to the actual blade he's using. Is there any way I can custom order these sticks?

Sorry, it's not possible to order those.

9. John: My son has a size 4 Nike Bauer one35's. His foot has grown slightly and still fits in the skate but the footbad does not match his mold. Is there any way of adjusting the mold again?

Skates can be reheated up to three times, but our advice is to go to your local retailer for proper re-heating and molding.

10. Lucas: I purchased One90 skates for my son and now his younger brother is using them. His first time out one of the blades broke. I can understand that blades break. What I don't understand is that Bauer no longer makes blades for the skates. A top of the line skate that no one has replacement blades for. I think that is horrible product support. Now what do we do?

Hi Lucas, sorry to hear about the broken blade. Your best solution will be to have your local retailer replace the holder and the blade. Sorry for the inconvenience.

11. Max: I am looking for the FLEXLITE 4.0 skates and none of the Hockey stores in Montreal carry them , Can you tell me if they will be shipped out to retail stores?

Hi Max, your best bet would be to check our Dealer Locator and check out your local retailers. Thanks.

12. Jordy: When are x60 gloves coming out?

The new Bauer Vapor X:60 gloves will be available in the spring of 2010. Thanks.

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Phil Kessel recently gave a Minnesota hockey team a memory they won't soon forget. Last week, Kessel ran a practice for contest winner Kyler Moss and his teammates. Moss won the "Practice of a Lifetime Sweepstakes" which was put on by Play It Again Sports and Bauer.

Kessel spoke to the kids and put them through drills that he routinely participates in with the Boston Bruins. Due to recent shoulder surgery though, Kessel stayed off the ice and did his coaching from behind the bench.

"Obviously, I'm not a coach, but obviously...I've done a lot of practices and I wanted to show them a couple drills out there," Kessel said.

To check out a video of the event, click here.

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