Flare NHL + Major Junior Players: What The Pros' Say
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"I felt more balanced and comfortable on my edges."
"I trusted the blades after my first skate. I felt more balanced and confident on my edges. I also noticed more glide throughout my stride."
Tyler Motte | NHL Forward - Vancouver Canucks
150+ NHL Games
"I changed to Flare and really notice my glide"
"I have a new steel that’s called Flare Skate Blade, it’s a thicker steel. It gives me an option to glide more, but be sharper when I turn. I get it [sharpened] at an inch and a half, it’s a big difference. I’ve noticed you need a glide; I used to play with no glide and my legs would kill me. I changed [to Flare Skate Blade] and really notice it."
Andrew Cogliano | NHL Forward - Dallas Stars
1000+ NHL Games Played
"Faster on the ice, stronger on my turns"
"I really enjoy using the Flare Skate Blades and have noticed a huge difference. I feel faster on the ice, stronger on my turns, and have more stability on my feet."
Andrew Mangiapane | NHL Forward - Calgary Flames
100+ NHL Games Played
"The Flare Blades provide me with better balance, + sharper + quicker turns"
"I believe that the Flare Blades provide me with better balance, and sharper and quicker turns. These blades are the perfect blades for me."
Ryan Murray | NHL Defenceman - New Jersey Devils
340+ NHL Games Played
"My glide and my edges got instantly better"
Jeremy Lauzon | NHL Defenceman - Boston Bruins
"I felt more comfortable on my skates right after I switched to Flare Skate Blades."
"I felt more comfortable on my skates right after I switched to Flare Skate Blades. The wider blade allows me to make sharper turns and feel more balanced in tight areas. I also feel more glide and overall feel I'm a better skater"
Connor Bedard | WHL Forward - Regina Pats
1st Player in WHL history to earn Exceptional Player Status
"I like the grip Flare Blades give me"
"I like the grip the Flare Blades give me on the ice when I'm cutting back on an opponent or turning down low. I also like how I don't lose speed when I do these things which is unlike other blades I've tried."
Seth Jarvis | WHL Forward - Portland Winterhawks
Drafted and Signed to Carolina Hurricanes | 1st Round 13th Overall
2019-20 WHL (West) First All Star Team
"I can turn way faster"
Nicolas Beaudin | AHL Defenceman - Rockford IceHogs
1st Round Draft Pick & Signed w NHL Chicago Blackhawks
"Month-long nagging injury started to settle down"
"I switched to Flare Skate Blades because I was having some groin and hip issues. It was within 1 week of using them that a month-long nagging injury started to settle down. Since then, I haven't had any injuries creep up. I also find coming out of pivots forwards to backwards, I have much more power."
Karl Alzner | NHL Defenceman - Montreal Canadiens
680+ NHL Games Played
"I feel more stable"
"I’ve noticed my strides being quicker, not having to transfer my weight to my inside edge like on normal blades. They are also wider which makes me feel more stable on the ice."
Kaedan Korczak | NHL Defenceman - Vegas Golden Knights
Drafted and Signed to Vegas Golden Knights | 2nd Round 41st Overall
Top Defenceman | Kelowna Rockets 2019
"Having more blade on the ice was the biggest advantage"
"Having more blade on the ice was the biggest advantage that I noticed right away. These blades are the best blades for me."
Adam Fantilli | USHL Forward - Chicago Steel
Top Prospect for NHL 2023 Draft
"Faster stride down the ice"
Matt Savoie | WHL Forward - Winnipeg Ice
1st Overall Bantam Pick 2019 WHL Draft
NHL Top Prospect 2022 Draft
"The glide is outstanding"
Grigori Denisenko | NHL Forward | Florida Panthers
1st Round Draft Pick NHL Florida Panthers
"I get more speed when I'm crossing over"
"I think the Flare Blades are awesome, they’re much different than a standard blade. You have better turning and your edges feel great. I think these blades are especially good for defensemen, plus I find I get more speed when I’m crossing over. I enjoy these blades a lot."
Alexander Alexeyev | AHL Defenceman - Hershey Bears
1st Round Draft Pick & Signed w NHL Washington Capitals
"Took no time to get used to"
Reece Newkirk | WHL Forward - Portland Winterhawks
Drafted To NHL New York Islanders | 5th Round
"More confident making sharp turns at full speed"
"With the help from my Flare Skate Blades, it has changed the way I feel on the ice. First off, I feel more confident making sharp turns at full speed, and secondly, I've noticed having a much better glide, which can be helpful late in shifts when the legs start to get a little heavy."
Cory Conacher | Swiss National League Forward- Lausanne HC
190+ NHL Games Played
"Outperforms any other blade I have tried"
"I choose to wear the Flare Blades because I notice improvements in turning, glide, and the overall feel of the blade outperforms any other blade I have tried."
Meaghan Mikkelson | Team Canada Defenceman
2x Olympic Gold Medalist
1x World Championship Gold Medalist
1x Olympic Silver Medalist
6x World Championship Silver Medalist
2x NCAA National Champion
"Longer glide after accelerating"
"I really like the Flare Skate Blades because they allows me to have longer glide after accelerating! I am much more stable on my skates and I can turn without losing a lot of speed. I suggest the Flare Blades to all hockey players because they have allowed me to bring my game to another level."
Jimmy Huntington | AHL Forward - Syracuse Crunch
Signed w NHL Tampa Bay Lightning
"I come out of turns much faster"
"I really like the blades, they give me the ability to cut tighter and come out of turns much faster."
Connor Dewar | AHL Forward - Iowa Wild
Drafted & Signed w NHL Minnesota Wild
MVP | Everett Silvertips 2019
"Effortless; Truly a game changer"
"These blades are so effortless. They truly are a game changer."
Antoine Morand | AHL Forward - San Diego Gulls
Signed w NHL Anaheim Ducks
"Flat out faster than normal blades"
"These blades are flat out faster than normal blades. They are a pleasure to use. They took me a little bit to get used to, but now that I am and see the difference in turning, I love them."
Yegor Zamula | AHL Defenceman - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Signed w NHL Philadelphia Flyers
Top Defenceman | Calgary Hitmen 2019
"The best I have ever tried"
"Flare Skate Blades are some of the best I have ever tried, and have made vast improvements to my skating. My turns feel tighter and smoother than ever before. If you have not already given them a shot I highly recommend them!"
Sasha Mutala | WHL Forward - Tri City Americans
Drafted to Colorado Avalanche | 5th Round
"Great acceleration"
Connor McClennon | WHL Forward - Winnipeg Ice
Drafted to Philadelphia Flyers | 6th Round 178th Overall
Represented Team Canada U-17 in 2018/19
Team Leader in Scoring
"I feel way faster + smoother"
"I love the blades; at first it took a little getting used to but after a couple skates I could really feel the difference in my turns. I feel way faster and smoother."
Wyatte Wylie | AHL Defenceman - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Drafted and Signed to NHL Philadelphia Flyers | 5th Round
Iron Man | Everett Silvertips 2019
"I can glide easier + have much more stability"
"I love Flare blades because the wider blades make tighter turns, and I feel like I can escape pressure much more efficiently compared to any other blades. I feel like I can glide easier and have more stability on my skates. I'm a proud Flare Athlete."
Jake McGrew | WHL Forward - Spokane Chiefs
Drafted & Signed w NHL San Jose Sharks
“I reach my max speed in only a few strides”
"Flare Skate Blades help me turn away from pressure, in the corners especially! They also allow me to reach maximum speed in only a few strides."
Justin Sourdif | WHL Forward - Vancouver Giants
Drafted to Florida Panthers | 3rd Round 87th Overall
Rookie of the Year | Vancouver Giants 2019
"My glide has improved significantly"
"My glide has improved significantly and I feel quite a bit faster out there. Also getting from point A to point B in a small distance, I feel like I get a faster pop off the start."
James Malm | WHL Forward - Calgary Hitmen
Fan Favourite | Calgary Hitmen 2019
Leading Scorer | Calgary Hitmen 2019
“I can turn tighter, faster"
"I prefer Flare Blades because I can turn tighter, faster, and am able to accelerate out of turns smoother. They are great in tight situations, but also preform great in open ice. Overall a great choice."
Tyrel Bauer | WHL Defenceman - Seattle Thunderbirds
Drafted to Winnipeg Jets | 6th Round 164th Overall
Rookie of the Year | Seattle Thunderbirds 2019
“Tighter + sharper turns going full speed"
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Gianni Fairbrother | WHL Defenceman - Everett Silvertips
Drafted to Montreal Canadiens | 3rd Round
Most Improved Player | Everett Silvertips 2019
"I love how easy it is to glide”
"I love the Flare Blades. Being a bigger guy, sometimes it's hard when you’re in the corners trying to turn tight but the Flare blades help me so I can efficiently turn in and out of corners. They help me feel stronger on my skates and I love how easy it is to glide."
Jack Finley | WHL Forward - Spokane Chiefs
Drafted and Signed to Tampa Bay Lightning | 2nd Round 57th Overall
Scholastic Player of the Year | Spokane Chiefs 2019
"Tighter + sharper turns"
"I like the Blades a lot. The glide is outstanding and they allow me to make tighter and sharper turns. It was a great decision to switch to these blades!"
Jackson Berezowski | WHL Forward - Everett Silvertips
"Way easier to enter turns + gain speed"
"I really like the blades, I feel much more comfortable on them then any other blade. It is way easier to enter turns and gain speed."
"My glide is faster + I have much more control"
"I’ve noticed that my glide is faster and I have much more control. Every hockey player is always trying to be one step ahead of everyone else and now that I am using Flare Blades, I feel like I'm one step ahead."
Dawson Barteaux | AHL Defenceman - Texas Stars
Drafted and Signed to NHL Dallas Stars | 5th Round
"Switching was one of the best decisions I've made"
"Switching to Flare Skate Blades was one of the best decisions I've made with my skates, using the thicker blade really improves my edge work and my glide speed. After getting used to the blade, my skating got a lot better and I'm a lot more confident in my edge work."
Jake Lee | WHL Defenceman - Kelowna Rockets
"Instant turning ability in tight corners"
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"The thing that I instantly noticed when using Flare Blades is the turning ability in tight areas and flying out of the corners. There are many advantages to using Flare Blades."
Ryder Korczak | WHL Forward - Moose Jaw Warriors
Top Prospect Eligible for 2021 NHL Draft
"I feel more comfortable on my edges"
"Flare Blades have really helped my skating and my ability to make tight turns and be more explosive on the ice. I feel more comfortable on my edges and this has allowed me to create more opportunities for myself offensively!"
Leif Mattson | USports Forward - St. Francis Xavier University
"I generate more speed than with my previous blades"
"The Flare Blades have really helped my stride, especially when coming out of turns. I feel my first three strides generate more speed than with my previous blades. Switching to Flare Blades was a great decision."
Tarun Fizer | WHL Forward - Victoria Royals
"I have more power"
"I love the blades and I think for me I notice that each stride I have more power. Also, when I turn I feel like I hold turns longer and I'm much stronger on my edges."
Dino Kambeitz | WHL Forward - Lethbridge Hurricanes
"You notice a difference right away"
"You notice a difference right away in the corners, especially for bigger, heavier guys."
Robyn Regehr | NHL Defenceman - Retired
NHL Stanley Cup Champion
1000+ NHL Games Played
"These blades are phenomenal"
"These blades are phenomenal; I really enjoy them, and don’t plan on going back to any others."
Mason Raymond | NHL Forward - Retired
500+ NHL Games Played
"Better edge on turns"
"I have used the Flare Skate Blade for years. It gives me a better edge on turns, and transitioning from forwards to backwards is also much better."
Claude Vilgrain | NHL Forward - Retired
Team Canada Olympian