Overview
Playing Style
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Power
A Power-Focused Playing Style suits players who thrive on generating strong, top-end speed through forceful and longer strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.
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Acceleration
An Acceleration-Focused Playing Style is ideal for players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. You can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves, and accelerate rapidly with these skates.
Fit Profile
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
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Low Profile
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth, and low overall volume.
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Medium Profile
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth, and medium overall volume.
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High Profile
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth, and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
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Recreational Skates
Recreational roller hockey skates are built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Performance Skates
Performance-level roller hockey skates are a great fit for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Elite Skates
Elite-level roller hockey skates are built for the best performance, protection, durability, and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
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USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
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BNQ
Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
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CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The CCM YTFlex 3 Goalie Blocker is designed perfectly for the goalie who is just starting to play. It has a centered palm for excellent stick balance and highly mobile fingers so kids can easily grab and hold a goalie stick. A Velcro cuff attachment lets goalies dial in their fit and provides extremely quick in-game adjustments.
A pre-curved blocking board and flat face make stopping pucks a breeze and provide greater rebound control so goalies can direct shots to where they want them to go. Thick molded plastic ensures added protection to the thumb with additional plastic protection covering the fingertips. This keeps goalies confident to reach out and make that big blocker save.
| OVERVIEW | |
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| Level of Play | Recreational |
| Weight | 350 grams |
| Heritage | YTFlex II / YTFlex |
| Model Number | GBYFX3 |
| Available Sizes | Youth |
| Available Handedness | Regular: Blocker used in the right hand |
| Available Colors | White/Black, White/Red/Black |
| (Note: All products are independently weighed and measured at IW Hockey with a 5% variance.) | |
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Mobile Finger Protection Holding on to a goalie stick has never been easier with added flexibility and mobility in each finger. |
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| Pre-Curved Blocking Board This special design gives learning goalies much better rebound control so they can control the play. |
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| Molded Thumb Added impact protection to a key area so goalies have the confidence to make a blocker save. |
| PROTECTION | |
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| Thumb | 1-Piece, Injection Molded Plastic |
| Finger Guards | Soft Foam Wrap, Plastic Fingertip Guards |
| Backhand Pad | Standard Foam |
| Cuff | Standard Foam |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Materials | Synthetic Leather, Nylon |
| Binding | Yes |
| Blocker Board | Thick High-Density Foam, Plastic Board |
| Sidewall | High-Density Foam |
| Finger Gussets | Mesh Nylon |
| Palm | Nash |
| Graphics | Screen-Printed |
| STRAPPING SYSTEM | |
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| Cuff | 1-Piece, Adjustable Velcro |
| Wrist | N/A |
| MANUFACTURER WARRANTY | |
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| Protective Gear | 90 Days |
| Contact | warranty@icewarehouse.com |
Videos
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL BLOCKER SIZING GUIDELINES | |
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| Measure the length of your hand from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger. Correspond your hand measurement to a blocker size using the table below. |
| CCM GOALIE BLOCKER SIZING CHART | |
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| Blocker Size | Hand Measurement |
| Youth | 4.5" - 5.5" |
| HELPFUL ARTICLES | |
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| How to Size and Buy a Goalie Blocker | |
| IW Goalie Learning Center | |
| IW Hockey Learning Center |