BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Already been to Sports Monkey and SD Ice Arena, so is there any quality hockey retailers near Carlsbad/Vista? Might hit up Hockey Giant in Anaheim.Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Sports Monkey? You mean Hockey Monkey in Irvine?There's also Hockey Giant in Anaheim.The Tron store is now in Vista but it's tiiiiny. It's mostly just their shipping warehouse.There's a pro shop in Iceoplex in Escondido too, but it's only about the size of SDIA.Honestly I just get most things from Ice Warehouse online because they're in CA as well and overnight shipping is free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjcjhockey 2 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Monkey or the Giant. Anything else is a waste of time. IW ships out of san luis obispo and you'll have your stuff next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 IW should open a retail store in SD county... Six rinks and no hockey store is kind of irritating! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah, it's Monkey Sports aka Hockey Monkey.I'll probably go to Hockey Giant as I already planned on it. Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackout 4 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 I'd recommend Hockey Monkey personally. Just had better experiences there customer service wise. Could be just luck of the draw though.If you end up getting your skates sharpened, I would also recommend Hockey Monkey as well. I got my skates sharpened once at Hockey Giant, and it was unbelievable how un-even the edges were (of course it depends on WHO is doing the sharpening). I had some skates sharpened at Hockey Monkey without any issues, both times were different operators. I sharpen my own skates now though anways.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRUINS_FAN_74 19 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 HM did a great job, but not a fan of the flat bottom V. Too slippery for me and odd trying to use edges. HM is great for sure, but too far of a drive from Carlsbad for a sharpen.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenderHockey 127 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 Any updates? Heading out to SD in mid-May via LAX and would like to check out some shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 The new Carlsbad rink has good sharpenings! Iceoplex has some pro stock sticks (shop is run by Randy Carlyles son). They may not have as much now though ;) And do not get your skates sharpened there. I've never heard good things from anyone and my experience wasn't positive.That pretty much leaves monkey and giant in Irvine/Anaheim. There's also a play it again in Mira Mesa that tends to have a pretty good selection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirJW 207 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 If you are driving down there is Hockey Giant, Hockey Monkey and a few other pro shops on your way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Goalie Monkey too, if that interests you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenderHockey 127 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Not bringing any equipment, just looking to see what I can get my hands on in terms of picking up some new equipment. Any places in LA area to grab some pro stock gear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Jakes in el segundo has some. It's right near LAX too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenderHockey 127 Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Nice. I'll hit Jakes just before Tommy Burger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael89 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 hockeytron is a nice store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
