Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Hey guys, Its just been decided that I will be making my much elated trip to NY finally this Dec. As well as seeing all the touristy shite (Statue of Liberty, Chrysler bldg etc.) I plan on getting some great deals on gear (things like stick heads and maybe even an OPS, my 1st if cheap enough). What are the best places to go to get gear in Metro NY or Brooklyn?I will of course be seeing a NHL game and at least one College game as well. Rangers games are abit expensive (as I will be buying a top seat as soon as the new schedule is released) so I was thinking maybe a Devils game or Islanders game (would prefer to see NJ). I would like to know how easy it is to get to the Continental Airlines Arena if Im staying in Manhatten or Brooklyn? Also am I best to buy tickets straight off NJ's website or elsewhere? Ottawa is in the books at this stage as a "Maybe" to visit. My GF has some family friends there so we maybe able to mooch some accom off of them at one stage or another. Am I better to buy my stuff in Ottawa V's NY? If so where are the best places to go?Local knowledge would be bloody great help to me as coming from Aus I have no idea how high I can aim for on my coming up trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domileafs28 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 i dunno about NYC... valiquette's source for sports, in ottawa is really nice and easy to get to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 If i'm not mistaken, DarkStar's shop is in New Jersey? May be able to check his place out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Yeah Dstars shop is in NJ. Go to Hackensack, New Jersey. It's called the Ice House and it's a hockey arena. Adress is....111 Midtown Bridge ApproachHackensack, NJ 07601201-487-8444 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 The one in NYC and Southern NY just suck except for if you go to like Nyack or Monsey, NY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilsrule711 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 I was just going to suggest the Ice House (since i work there) but i think it might be too out of the way for Joe but its up to himand the shop in Monsey is called NHl (New Hockey Limited) which is a small little shop they never get anything big or really high end in also at the rink in Monsey Sport-o-rama there will be a new shop called Cutting Edge in it they may be promising. i have no nfo on it yet since its still under constructionbut overall, Aussie Joe, around here adn out of those three, the shop at the Ice House is by far the best buts its like 30 min into Jersey if you're up for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 for service you really are best off renting a car for the day or working out the public transit stuff to get to the Ice House and the pro shop...I was fitted for gear by each of them long before I knew them personally and was treated well regardless..go to an NYR game..what you get for a $65 ticket is much better than the NJD for the most part...find something in the 200's or even first few rows of the 3-- and it's a good view..middle of the ice..high rows in the 200 or low one in the 3's are my favorite spots in the garden... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I was just going to suggest the Ice House (since i work there) but i think it might be too out of the way for Joe but its up to himand the shop in Monsey is called NHl (New Hockey Limited) which is a small little shop they never get anything big or really high end in also at the rink in Monsey Sport-o-rama there will be a new shop called Cutting Edge in it they may be promising. i have no nfo on it yet since its still under constructionbut overall, Aussie Joe, around here adn out of those three, the shop at the Ice House is by far the best buts its like 0 min into Jersey if you're up for it Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landofvanilla 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 In new york city, don't expect much. Wonderland sports is probably the best stop with two locations.. one at the sky rink at Chelsea Piers (23rd street in manhattan) and its other store in brooklyn, corner of 11th ave. & 63rd street I believe. The brooklyn location is mostly devoid of customers, but its selection isn't bad. Actually I'd imagine pretty bad compared to some of the LHS in Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 How is the one in Chelsea Piers...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landofvanilla 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Hven't been to that one but everyone tellls me expensive as hell. Edit: I just stopped by the brooklyn shop again. They do have a nice selection, they just got a huge easton order in. Still, the atmosphere is dead. Never been there around 3-5pm though, when school lets out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#28tz 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I went to the one in Chelsea Piers when i came over from the UK but i can't comment on how cheap it was because any US store i go into will be cheap for someone who lives in the UK :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 Go to Paragon. The selection isnt all that bad. You will probably find some deals now that its technically the "off season" if you're lucky. They have be known to mess up pricing on multiple occaisons.I picked up a couple Z-bubbles last year for $10 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilsrule711 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2006 I was just going to suggest the Ice House (since i work there) but i think it might be too out of the way for Joe but its up to himand the shop in Monsey is called NHl (New Hockey Limited) which is a small little shop they never get anything big or really high end in also at the rink in Monsey Sport-o-rama there will be a new shop called Cutting Edge in it they may be promising. i have no nfo on it yet since its still under constructionbut overall, Aussie Joe, around here adn out of those three, the shop at the Ice House is by far the best buts its like 0 min into Jersey if you're up for it Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... no its moving into sport-o i just got the postcard saying so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Wonderland at chelsea Piers is tiny. For the size of the place, they cram a ton of stuff in there, but it's still not a great selection. I haven't been to the Brooklyn location, but I was told that they have anything and everything. Prices are a little higher than the smaller shops in the city, but Not completely unreasonable. Sports Plus on Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood is where I usuall ygo, with a pretty hearty selection, especially OPS. There are 2 more Sports Pluses in long island too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Fantastic stuff guys. I will have to keep tabs on this thread and get down all the info I can. Im with #28tz, in that most prices in the US retail avg or not will be head over heels better then the stuff here in Aus. I guess but coming over I really want to visit a store with the best selection etc to make sure Im not leaving myself out of any sweet deals on close outs to new releases. In terms of seeing an NHL game Im considering NJ (website states cheaper tix), but obviously if MSG is closer to where Im staying (not sure on where that is as yet) I will be leaning towards that. It could be my one and only trip to the US/Canada, so I will be springing for a top seat no matter where I catch a game. Obviously a NHL game is what I want to see, but I've also heard college and minor league games are worth a look as well. Where in NY Metro should I goto see them?PS: We drive on the Left side here in Aus like the UK, thus hiring a car and driving on the right side scares the shite-ball out of me! ;-) I did it in Germany when I was there in 04, a few near accidents occured and I promptly handed the reins over to Dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 I was on a trip to Great Britain last year, when a friend of mine who was driving went the wrong way around (normal way for us) in a "round about" dueing trafic hour, I nearly creamed my pants along with the rest of the car. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 I was just going to suggest the Ice House (since i work there) but i think it might be too out of the way for Joe but its up to himand the shop in Monsey is called NHl (New Hockey Limited) which is a small little shop they never get anything big or really high end in also at the rink in Monsey Sport-o-rama there will be a new shop called Cutting Edge in it they may be promising. i have no nfo on it yet since its still under constructionbut overall, Aussie Joe, around here adn out of those three, the shop at the Ice House is by far the best buts its like 0 min into Jersey if you're up for it Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... no its moving into sport-o i just got the postcard saying so Wow, that sucks for most of my friends since it used to be just down the road frmo them. You know when they're moving to sport-0? I really had sport-o too...Were you working last night at 8:30? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Aussie, jesus man, I went to Ireland where they drove on the left and my mom almost took off her mirror. Then when we cam back, we both forgot whoch side was which to we went alsmost halfway around our lake on the wrong side and then we noticed we were on the wrong side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilsrule711 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 I was just going to suggest the Ice House (since i work there) but i think it might be too out of the way for Joe but its up to himand the shop in Monsey is called NHl (New Hockey Limited) which is a small little shop they never get anything big or really high end in also at the rink in Monsey Sport-o-rama there will be a new shop called Cutting Edge in it they may be promising. i have no nfo on it yet since its still under constructionbut overall, Aussie Joe, around here adn out of those three, the shop at the Ice House is by far the best buts its like 0 min into Jersey if you're up for it Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... no its moving into sport-o i just got the postcard saying so Wow, that sucks for most of my friends since it used to be just down the road frmo them. You know when they're moving to sport-0? I really had sport-o too...Were you working last night at 8:30? theyre doing construction now but on the card it says it opens July 1and no i wasnt working last night couldnt this entire week caseu of finals wont be back till the 27th since i got a soccer tourny over the weekend in Vermont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Oh ok..thanks for the info.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... any idea if they're doing a moving sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Cutting Edge is in Nyack, NY near the pallisades mall... any idea if they're doing a moving sale? They sne dout forms in the sumer to some peaple (me included) stating of their 50% off everything sale each year..but I think it's most the things, not all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Is there any way i could sign up via email/online? I live in the City, but for 50% off it's definitely worth the trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Is there any way i could sign up via email/online? I live in the City, but for 50% off it's definitely worth the trip. I think it's only for us players that play for the clarkstown capitals...we get sales that other people do'nt also for one day..and it's mail..not e-mail that they send.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
