Intro/New Features

Warrior’s next project is out, and it adds an extra twist to the renowned Ritual M2. The Ritual M2i stick is Warrior’s lightest goalie stick to date and debuts a new, innovative shaft shape for more leverage and greater control when shooting. The stick also features a Minimus Carbon 25 construction, SlideGrip technology, and an iridescent finish.

Shaft Construction

The big innovation in the Ritual M2i stick is the asymmetrical shaft. The top and bottom of the shaft are standard size, while the middle of the shaft tapers a little. With this construction, it’s able to fit strategically and securely to the heel of the trapper for more control when handling the puck and shooting. Fewer corners also means transitioning from a poke check to shooting is seamless, and the shaft can also last longer. Despite the tapered shape, it still provides the same coverage as a standard goalie stick.

Paddle Construction

The added leverage from the new shaft shape also gives your bottom hand on the paddle a bit more accuracy and control. In addition to the changed feel from the shaft, the RM2i paddle has an innovative, geometric design to improve the energy load from the paddle through to the low kick point of the stick. The beauty of the Ritual M-series is in its incredible balance and playability, and the M2i, like the M2 Pro, has taken that legacy to the next level by incorporating a Minimus Carbon 12 weave into the previous M1’s build. This upgraded carbon fibre weave works with the geometry to enhance energy load, giving you better control when taking shots and passes.

Blade Construction/Stiffness

The blade is where the Minimus Carbon 12 material really makes an impact on the stick’s construction. Warrior sticks have been growing in popularity for their increasing durability and balance with every new iteration. Minimus Carbon 12 strengthens and stiffens the blade, making it more reliable on shots, passes, and rebounds.

Graphics

The Warrior Ritual M2i stick is a bit less matte and more iridescent chrome details, specifically between the paddle and the shaft. The main colours still have the same Ritual M-series black and green. The Minimus Carbon 12 weave is visible in the form of squares along the entire stick. “R/M2i” and “Warrior” have been printed along both the shaft and the paddle in black to blend in with the rest of the graphics.

Grip

At the top of the paddle, SlideGrip technology provides better hold and control of the stick. It is not as textured as it is on the Pro for increased hold, and tapers out into a matte finish.

Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play

The Warrior Ritual M2i Senior Goalie Stick is ideal for the elite-level goalie and especially one that likes to experiment. It comes in paddle lengths 25”, 26”, and 27.5”. Warrior broadened the blade pattern selection for the Ritual M2 series: in addition to Mid (Quick, W32) and Twist (Bishop, W33) patterns seen before with the M1, the M2 also comes in the Wedge (Mrazek, W34) pattern.