The Trilage one-piece composite stick brand plans to introduce a new stick, called the Toxic, through the NHL this season as an extension of its TZ4 line of extreme concave-convex sticks. The Toxic features a slightly larger perimeter and lower kick point than the TZ4, with its ‘Trapezoid Technology’ shaft design. A handful of NHLers used the TZ4 last season, including Darcy Tucker in Toronto and Carlo Colaiacovo of the Leafs and the American Hockey League Toronto Marlies.

Trilage enjoyed decent penetration in markets such as Toronto last year, and expects to do even better this season with the roll-out of its junior model.

The Toxic’s slightly larger shaft geometry is in response to feedback and demand from some bigger players who felt the TZ4 was a little small, according to Trilage president John Sulenta. Also Toronto, prospect Jeremy Williams has committed to using the stick this season, Sulenta says, while a number of other players are considering a switch.