Hockey gear is an excellent way for a player to express themself both stylistically and performance-wise.
Sure, most NHLers have a specific brand they partner with, but it isn’t just for looks. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is a CCM athlete, but his gear is tailored to his style of play. In this series, I will go over each San Jose Sharks player’s gear using the tools on PuckPedia and GearGeek.com.
Stick: CCM Vizion (2025)
The Vizion was first released in 2025, and Celebrini is one of the first NHLers to use it regularly. The stick has an ultra-low kick point, meaning the flex will happen closer to the blade at the bottom of the shaft. A kick point is one of the most important things for a player.
Celebrini’s low kick point allows him to get his quick-release snap-shot off as effectively as possible. With just a simple flick of the wrist, the Sharks center can let the stick do the work and fire his elite wrist/snap-shot.
Most players use a custom stick blade, which isn’t publicly available. Celebrini likely has a lower flex, in the 70-85 range if I had to guess. His tape job focused on the toe of his blade.
Jan 29, 2026; Edmonton, AB, Canada; during San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Photo: Sport Shots / Dean TaitCredit: Dean Tait – Sport Shots
SHD has written about Will Smith’s stick choice before, but he’s a good example of what a stick change can do for a player.
Skates: CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro
The most essential piece of gear for any hockey player is their skates. A player needs skates that are comfortable and deliver durable, elite performance. Some cosmetic customizations are common on players’ wheels (e.g., a number on the tongue, blade laser engraving), but some companies can make the boot an exact copy of a player’s foot.
A shift in hockey skates has happened to one-piece boots. Just five years ago, companies would have a two-piece boot with a toe cap that could cause issues. With the FT8 Pros, that isn’t the case, as the Sharks centerman has a one-piece boot. This allows for easier energy transfers with each stride.
Per Pure Hockey, “The CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro ice hockey skates are the new standard for on-ice performance with a FORS Composite construction, One-Piece boot and optimal comfort throughout. The new technologies and excellent performance benefits found in this skate make it CCM’s best JetSpeed skate ever engineered.”
Celebrini isn’t the fastest player, but his skating is explosive, and his edgework is top-notch. He asks a lot of his skates, and they respond with ease.
The stock version of the FT8 Pro comes with a STEP Blacksteel blade, but some players prefer different brands. Celebrini’s skate is all CCM, including the white blade holder right below the boot. Some players will use a different holder from their skate brand due to where their body is pitched (leaning) on the ice.
Like stick blades, what each player gets their skates sharpened at isn’t publicly available.
Gloves: CCM JetSpeed FT1
Gloves are the most underappreciated item of any player’s hockey gear. They need to be protective, flexible, and durable. Some players will use multiple pairs of gloves in a single game. Whether it is superstition or just a feeling, if a glove doesn’t fit the hand right, then it won’t work.
“The FT1 gloves will fit players’ hands a bit tighter than the other lines, but emphasize mobility and flexibility. The Pro Flex Thumb gives the thumb a full range of motion for a better stick feel and, ultimately, better control of the puck,” GearGeek writes.
Helmet: CCM Super Tacks X
One of the coolest things in hockey gear is the new way hockey helmet padding is being made. The CCM Super Tacks uses a 3D-printed spider-web-type padding.
Via Purehockey.com
The webbing allows for a harder impact, with more pressure being absorbed. The safety of every hockey player’s head is critical. Concussions are dangerous (I’ve had my fair share), and the Tacks X helmet is one of the most protective.
It is also very comfortable (I’ve tried it on: the most comfortable helmet I’ve worn) and very breathable. It is lightweight and not bulky.
Celebrini’s gear is publicly available in its stock version. Here’s a breakdown of how much it will cost to match the San Jose Sharks superstar’s gear: All prices from PureHockey.com
Stick: $274.99 (2025 model is on sale as the 2026 model has just been released)
Skates: $1,229.99
Gloves: $249.99
Helmet: $499.99
Comment below what Sharks player you want to see next, and any information on gear you think could be interesting!