CCM Canada Cycle & Motor Company has been in business for more than a century. An amalgamation of five bicycle manufacturing companies, CCM was formed to thwart an effort by an American competitor to open a manufacturing facility in Canada. When the demand for bicycles began to decline as the popularity of automobiles increased, CCM looked to its Canadian roots for another venture.
That venture was ice hockey. In the early 1900`s, a leather skate boot was designed by a gentleman named George Tackaberry. This revolutionary design was acquired by CCM and, within 30 years, they held the dominant share of the hockey skate market. From the kids on the pond to the big boys in the NHL, a majority of hockey players were wearing CCM skates.
CCM has the perfect skate for every player from youth, through Junior and Senior, all the way to Pro. A youth skate like the CCM Vector 02 features comfort and stability. Comfortable ankle padding is key as young skaters develop their skills. Graduating to a Junior skate like the CCM Vector V06 means a low-profile, high-performance skate with the PROFORMANCE LITE blade.
If one reaches the level of a CCM Vector U+ Pro senior hockey skate, it`s time to make an investment in one of the best skates on the market. Everything about this series of skate is lightweight and performance driven, from the U foam core to the carbon composite outsole and Ultima Dry Liner that wicks away moisture. This skate is also fitted with a PROFORMANCE LITE stainless steel blade. Over 100 years later, CCM is the name you can trust, thanks to continuous research and development and forays in technology, to provide innovative, high-quality hockey skates that will keep you on top of your game.