Ice Arena - Newlove Pro Shop

Miscellaneous 
Eyelet, Rivet repair or replace - $1.00 each
Facemask mount - $7.50
Boot press use - $5.00
Skate oven use - $5.00

Hockey Skates 
Blade tighten with holes - $4.00
Blade tighten without holes - $8.00
Rocker - with pre-approval only - $15.00/pair

Skates are sharpened and measured using two systems: the depth between the two edges and the rocker, and is accomplished using a grinding stone of various grits and polished with a compound to achieve a smooth surface. The stones are first honed or dressed to the proper radius based on the use of the blade: general purpose figure skate blades are often sharpened with a shallower hollow than high-end competitive freestyle blades . For hockey skates, a more shallow hollow (such as 1/2) provides speed and glide and less “bite”. A deeper hollow (such as 3/8” or 5/16”) gives an aggressive edge for grabbing the ice. Generally, the less hollow that a figure skater or hockey player can skate with, the better. (Riedell Technical Manual, 2002).

The rocker of the blade is basically set by the manufacturer but can be subtly changed through the sharpening process by grinding extra from the toe and heel areas. Some hockey players like a rock for quick turning because less blade surface actually contacts the ice. Figure skaters use a flatter rock for precise control.

The toe pick is the primary difference between hockey and figure skates. The pick is used for vaulting jumps and holding a center in a spin. Hockey skates have no pick as it would interfer with the forward leaning stride.

New and used hockey replacement supplies are available on a limited basis or can be ordered with pre-payment. Contact the Newlove Pro Shop at 419.372.2264 to confirm inventory.

500 new pairs of skates for 2011 - 2012!