Overview
The CCM S26 Tacks Vector Premier Junior Shoulder Pads are a Source for Sports Exclusive designed for competitive junior players who want dependable upper-body protection, comfortable coverage, and the mobility needed for fast-paced hockey. Built within CCM’s Tacks protective family, the Vector Premier is geared toward players who regularly battle for pucks, compete along the boards, and need confidence when playing in traffic.
Designed with junior players in mind, the Tacks Vector Premier Junior provides protective coverage across key areas of the upper body, including the shoulders, chest, spine, biceps, and torso. Its combination of protection, secure fit, and mobility makes it a strong choice for developing players stepping into faster and increasingly physical levels of hockey.
Key Features
Source for Sports Exclusive
The CCM Tacks Vector Premier is a Source for Sports Exclusive, giving players access to a unique CCM Tacks protective model available through Source for Sports retailers.
Tacks Protective Design
Built within CCM’s Tacks protective family, the Vector Premier emphasizes coverage across key impact areas while maintaining the mobility junior players need for skating, shooting, passing, and puck battles.
Shoulder Protection
Protective shoulder caps help provide coverage against common impacts from contact, collisions, falls, and battles along the boards while allowing the arms to move naturally during play.
Chest Protection
Protective coverage across the front of the torso helps shield the chest from sticks, pucks, incidental contact, and other impacts encountered during competitive hockey.
Spine & Back Coverage
Protection extending across the back and spine helps provide more complete upper-body coverage, giving players added confidence during contact and battles for possession.
Bicep Protection
Arm coverage helps protect the bicep area while maintaining the flexibility required for shooting, passing, stickhandling, and battling for loose pucks.
Adjustable & Secure Fit
An adjustable fit helps keep the shoulder pads properly positioned around the player's upper body. Correct positioning is important for maintaining coverage without creating unnecessary restriction or bulk.
Comfortable Mobility
The Vector Premier is designed to balance protection with movement, allowing junior players to naturally extend their arms, rotate their upper body, and move through shooting and puck-handling motions.
Fit & Feel
Protective Tacks Feel
The Tacks Vector Premier Junior is geared toward players who prioritize protective coverage while still requiring the mobility necessary for fast, competitive hockey.
Junior-Specific Fit
Junior sizing provides appropriately proportioned protection for younger players, helping the shoulder caps, chest protection, and arm coverage sit where they're designed to protect.
Secure & Comfortable
A properly fitted shoulder pad should remain close to the body without restricting breathing, arm movement, or upper-body rotation. The Vector Premier is designed to provide a secure performance fit for practices and games.
Built for Competitive Junior Hockey
For junior players experiencing more board battles, net-front traffic, physical puck battles, sticks, and contact, the Vector Premier provides a protective setup designed for the increasing demands of competitive hockey.
Specs
Level: Performance / Junior
Brand: CCM
Family: Tacks
Model: Vector Premier
Season: S26 / 2026
Category: Junior Hockey Shoulder Pads
Protection Areas: Shoulders, Chest, Spine, Back, Biceps & Torso
Fit: Protective / Secure
Player Type: Developing & Competitive Junior Players
Availability: Source for Sports Exclusive
Just Hockey Pro Tip
With junior shoulder pads, avoid sizing up too aggressively just to leave room for growth. The shoulder caps should sit directly over the player's shoulders, while the chest and back panels should provide appropriate torso coverage without interfering with the hockey pants.
When trying on the CCM S26 Tacks Vector Premier Junior Shoulder Pads, have the player hold a stick and go through normal shooting and stickhandling movements. If the pads remain properly positioned without restricting arm movement or upper-body rotation, you're much closer to the right fit.