Bauer Video Library
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.
2009 Bauer Athlete Summit
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.
Bauer Q & A
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.
Practice of a Lifetime
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.
EA Sports NHL 10
With Patrick Kane being the cover athlete of the new EA Sports NHL 10 video game, Bauer is giving you the chance to take home a copy of the game autographed by Patrick Kane himself.
Check out the new Bauer contest where you can enter up to once a day for your chance to take home the prize. Also, take a look at the video below to learn about some of the new gaming features that EA Sports has incorporated into this years game. Pretty cool stuff!
Winter Classic Headed to Fenway
The NHL made what had been rumored for a while official on Wednesday when they announced that the Flyers and Bruins will take part in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park.
"A unique event deserves a unique venue, and we are delighted the Bruins and Flyers will renew their rivalry with the 'Green Monster' providing the backdrop," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.
The game will take place on January 1st, 2010 and will be aired on NBC and will be the fourth NHL outdoor game this decade.
The latest Winter Classic took place last New Year's Day in Chicago when the Blackhawks and Red Wings took the ice at historic Wrigley Field.
Bauer will be well represented in the game at Fenway, as Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Simon Gagne, Tim Thomas, Phil Kessel, Milan Lucic, Andrew Ferrence and others will be taking the ice.
Tim Thomas: 2009 Vezina Trophy Winner
If you haven't seen it yet, check out highlights from Tim Thomas' amazing season in which he took home the 2009 Vezina Trophy as the leagues best goaltender.
Thomas finished the season 36-11-7 and led the league in both goals-against average (2.10) and save percentage (.933). Congrats to Tim on a fantastic season.
Evgeni Malkin: 2009 Conn Smythe Winner
Bauer would like to congratualte Evgeni Malkin for winning the 2009 Conn Smythe Trophy. The award is given to the MVP of the playoffs.
Malkin was the leading scorer in the playoffs with 14 goals, 22 assists and 36 points.
Check out the video below to see his performances through each round of the playoffs.
Bauer Q & A
Thanks for your comments on the posts so far...I'll try to answer as many of your questions as I can, so keep your comments coming.
John: When does the Nike Swoosh come off Bauer helmets and skates? I want new gear, but don't want the swoosh.
The Nike Swoosh will be coming off the Bauer gear moving forward. All new gear that is released, starting with the new Vapor skate line, will be Bauer branded. You can find new Bauer branded Vapor and Flexlite skates right now, and our new Vapor stick, which is launched in October, will also be Bauer branded.
Tank Paolo: Is it possible to get the x60s with the stock tuuks but in black?
Sorry Tank, this isn't an option.
Steve: Just bought my kids the new vapor shift skates. they are not advertised on this web site. i think they are the same as the x40's. am i right? is this just a different naming system between u.s. and canada?
This is an exclusive model for Source For Sports based off both the X:40 & X:50.
Marc: Can you still get a custom made stick?
Yes, you can still order your own custom made stick with Bauer iD. From bauer.com you can click on the "Bauer iD" tab at the top of the page or you can go directly to www.nikebauerid.com. You can then design your own custom Vapor XXXX or Supreme ONE95.
Tim: When are you coming out with a new Bauer stick?
Our new Vapor stick will be released in October 2009.
Israels E: Was wondering when the new Supreme skates were going to come out, I also dont like the nike swoosh but I like the Supreme line of skates.
The new line of Supreme skates will be released in 2010.
Peter Veltri: Will the backstrom curve be replacing the old lindros curve? if so will there be any adjustment to the curve or just the name change?
The Lindros P88 curve will not be changing any of its specs or design. The name however will be changing to Kane. Along with the P88, the P92 Naslund curve will be changing its name to Backstrom. You'll see these changes on the new Bauer Vapor sticks and any Supreme ONE95 sticks starting in October.
Thomas Wins Vezina
Bauer would like to congratulate Tim Thomas for winning the 2009 Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender.
Thomas, who finished the regular season with a 36-11-7 record, led the league in both save percentage (.933) and goals-against average (2.10).
Thomas is certainly an inspiration and an example as to why you should never give up on your dreams. Just four years ago, Thomas was playing hockey over in Finland and wasn't sure if he would ever make it back to the NHL.
"I never allowed myself to think I might win," said Thomas. "All those names on the trophy, it seemed like such a faraway dream. I've been more worried about getting my name on a roster than winning the Vezina Trophy", an emotional Thomas joked.
After signing a long term contract during the season, the Bruins are happy to say they have their Vezina Trophy winning goaltender locked up. Once again, congrats to Tim on a terrific season and for winning the Vezina.
