Hockey Equipment in Dallas?

[big ben 0]

Where are the best places in Dallas with good prices for hockey equipment. I'm in Carrollton but don't mind driving around the metroplex if need be. I'd like to keep Player's Bench off my list, had some bad experiences there a couple years ago.

[IniNew 53]

Perani's. The people there are really nice, and really work with you on budgets and prices.

Edit: Ha, didn't think about leaving the location. It's Perani's Hockey World in Euless.

[Drewhunz 3]

Where are the best places in Dallas with good prices for hockey equipment. I'm in Carrollton but don't mind driving around the metroplex if need be. I'd like to keep Player's Bench off my list, had some bad experiences there a couple years ago.

Jason- the douche you're probably talking about was fired a few months ago. They're safe again. Peranis here sucks. Mostly a dumping ground with little good gear. Hockey Shop in Lewisville is the best all around.

[big ben 0]

Holy crap The Hockey Shop in Lewisville is probably 1 mi or less from my office, I'm hitting it up tomorrow during lunch. Thanks fellas.

[DavidT 11]

Take plenty of cash because the hockey shop in Lewisville isnt cheap, in fact they have terrible prices.

For equipment, Ive always gone to Peranis, but I play/played with most employees there.

[DEATHTRON 19]

Hockeyshop in Lewisville has seem to go down hill lately. Their Inventory is less than stellar, and their personnel turnover has hurt them lately. Dont want you to go out there, and then be crushed.

Zach

[big ben 0]

I'll scope it out and see what I think, then compare some prices with Perani's and it might be worth making the trip out there. If Players Bench has improved then I will give them my business. All else fails I'll just hit up hockeymonkey.com or hockeygiant.com Getting back into the game and need a bunch of new equipment so thats why I'm concerned about pricing.

[DavidT 11]

Try on at the store, buy online.

Most shops will not beat online prices.

[jrhky36 1]

Try on at the store, buy online.

Most shops will not beat online prices.

that is why prices of shops have gone up. besides if you have a problem you get 0 customer support. you try to find it local and buy local first. what you suggest is going to get you jumped on this board very quicky.

[LGaarz12 0]

Whats wrong with players bench? Prices are the lowest and always have the newest stuff.The new PB store will have plenty, moved to Coppell, next to Valley Ranch. McArthur and Beltline are the cross streets, will open sometime this week.

[IniNew 53]

I just got the email saying it was open LGaarz12.

[big ben 0]

Swung by The Hockey Shop during lunch just to kind of browse and see what they had. Overally they had a good selection for everything except gloves. Also when did Mission sell to Nike Bauer? Anyway most of the stuff in their stoe was at least 15% higher than purchasing online, which is to be expected.

Player's bench I've just had horrible experiences with sharpenings, purchasing skates, etc. But if you guys have had good experiences with them I'll swing by the Richardson store on my way home.

[shotty 7]

Anyway most of the stuff in their stoe was at least 15% higher than purchasing online, which is to be expected.

thats not bad at all.

[DavidT 11]

Try on at the store, buy online.

Most shops will not beat online prices.

that is why prices of shops have gone up. besides if you have a problem you get 0 customer support. you try to find it local and buy local first. what you suggest is going to get you jumped on this board very quicky.

Personally I could care less. All local shops are good for are emergency purchases.

I like mom and pop places as much as the next, but some prices stores want for equipment are just to ridiculous.

[IniNew 53]

I've noticed myself the only time online is actually worth it is if there's one of those deals they email you about. Otherwise, with shipping and 2 week wait times, you might as well buy it at the shop.

[Drewhunz 3]

Whats wrong with players bench?

Crown is what was wrong with the Players Bench. Cocky, condescending and incompetent is no way to go through life.

[big ben 0]

Now while we are in the subject of Dallas, where is the best place to get your skates sharpened in the area. I just moved back from College Station so I'm kind of out of the loop. Ice Training Center isn't too far from my house, they worth a damn?

[Drewhunz 3]

From yours truly :) . I work at the StarCenter in Frisco on Tuesday and Thursday night. I'd avoid ITC as they use a Dupliskate sharpener.l

[legiahockey 3]

sparky at nytex does agood job. maybe a little far from you but he knows his stuff

[big ben 0]

Drewhunz, I'll be in tomorrow after work.

[IniNew 53]

sparky at nytex does agood job. maybe a little far from you but he knows his stuff

Another mention is Corey at Nytex.