NJDevil1511 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2004 I am going to be going to Maine this summer and I need some new equipment.I was wondering if anybody knows about any good stores in Maine, New Hampshire or Massachusets. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruinsFanRI 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2004 The hockey.com retail store is supposed to be one of the bigger stores in the area (haven't made it up there to see it yet). They are in Dover, NH which is really close to the border of Maine. The best thing about buying things in NH is no sales tax! Here is a link with hours/directions:http://www.hockey.com/general.ihtml?pgnm=directions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2004 Yeah, I have been there. They have a better selection than Pure Hockey. I recommend them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDevil1511 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2004 Thanks I appreciate you guys replying and ill try to check it out when i go up the 3rd week of august and i will let u know how i like the store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeZa32 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 I live in Western Mass. I know of two shops, I believe both are owned by the same company. In Springfield, theres a shop called Gateway Hardware. Decent selection, prices are iffy if they dont know you(if your a regular like me, they'll cut ya some deals hehe), the customer service is top notch because they always have 6-7 guys in a relatively small floor(but the backrooms are huge). If you dont see something on the floor, dont be afraid to ask. The backrooms are filled with things they are sometimes too lazy to refill the floor with.The other is in West Springfield at the Olympia Ice Arena. Ive never checked out the prices/selection because I stick to my local Gateway.In maine, I know of one. Play it Again Sports in Portland. Pretty good selection, but some of the prices are terrible. The customer service there is also bad. The employees are punk kids and are too damn lazy to help you out.A little help before you look, on I believe its the Bauer site, theres a "Scotia Skate and Supply" listed as a dealer in Portland Maine. Dont bother looking, the shop closed down. It's just a rink now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashgordon 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 The warehouse for www.1800faceoff.com is in New Hampshire near the Maine border. I think you can go there and see/buy all the stuff they have online, but I'd call first make sure how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeZa32 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Just came back from Gateway in Springfield and I can recommend it even more.I bought a Nike 0004 Helmet($56) and one of the many salesmen helped me fit it and make sure it fit.Another worker was helping a kid fit some skates, these guys are very personal when it comes to making sure everything is what you want. There are ALWAYS guys looking to help you out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 ...as every pro shop should be. Unfortunately not all of them are like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucius 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Any 8000 helmets at Gateway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeZa32 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Funny you should ask, there was a blue one sitting in its plastic case on the stairs. So I'm pretty sure they got them. I asked the employee how much it was, I said, "Around $120 right?" He said, "No I think they are around $100"...then again, he told me my Nike 0004 was gonna be $52 not $56 :-/....but yes they have them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bo from Boston 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 Pure Hockey in Nashua NH and Zwickers in Bedford Ma are the best places around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2004 The hockey shop in Dover NH is called Philbicks:http://www.philbrickssports.com/It took me a while to remember the name. They have a bigger selection than Pure Hockey by far. There is a pure hockey shop in danvers MA that is pretty good (Rte 1), and a good shop in Reading MA called Dynamic sports (Rt 28) very near Rte 95.I agree, Zwickers is good in Bedford, MA. Andover Hockey shop near corner of Rte 28 and 495 is ok.But phibrucks is as good or better than all or these and closer to maine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDevil1511 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2004 on the phibricks site i clicked on hockey and it went to hockey.comi know hockey.com is in new hampshire but is phibricks hockey site hockey.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeZa32 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2004 on the phibricks site i clicked on hockey and it went to hockey.comi know hockey.com is in new hampshire but is phibricks hockey site hockey.com I'm gonna venture a guess and say yes since both shops are in Dover and both have the same site.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruinsFanRI 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2004 on the phibricks site i clicked on hockey and it went to hockey.comi know hockey.com is in new hampshire but is phibricks hockey site hockey.comFrom hockey.com:A brief historyHockey.Com is a division of Philbrick’s Sports in Dover, New Hampshire. In business since 1983, Philbrick’s Sports started out as a hockey retailer offering equipment to the local area with a focus on value and customer service. As the store grew, Philbrick’s began getting into skiing, snowboarding, cycling and more. The hockey business remained at the core of Philbrick’s and we grew to be the largest hockey retailer in northern New England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
