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October 2023 by Rt M.
If you want to be degraded, demoralized and want to make your kid cry, shop at the Beaverton location with Jesse. If you want excellent service and treatment, shop with Jim at Sherwood. Know before you go...
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September 2023 by Janette T.
I will start by saying that this review is for the Sherwood location. Very important backstory for contrast. The Beaverton location is rough. It's very small and I think they have a lot on their plates over there. I had so many rude interactions at that location that I was worried that I was going to have to do all of my hockey shopping online. I bought shin guards there for about $100 and a Bauer hockey helmet for about $180. I was grateful for the shred of time that the helmet guy offered to me, he genuinely crammed me in while it was busy so he gets 5 stars. My goal was to slowly accumulate enough gear to play some hockey. I originally wanted to play roller hockey and had invested in most of the gear. I even have Marsblade R1 elite level skates and I practice multiple times per week. I was about to sign up for roller hockey at Indoor Goals when I found out that they are closing. So... I decided ok fine, I'll make the best of it. Ice hockey it is, I've wanted to do this for 20 years. So, I found some used skates that were in awesome shape and decided that I'd get a Superfeet hockey footbed, some new laces, some new rivets to replace the rusty ones, and a skate sharpening. Back in the day, they were pro level skates that retailed for about $600. They are old Nike Bauers that look sweet in a vintage way and I figured they could handle a few sessions of ice while I saved up for real skates. The guys at the Beaverton shop seemed like they were absolutely disgusted at my skates, one guy with longer dark hair actually rolled his eyes at me and practically barked at me for the rest of the interaction. I shrugged it off. I needed them sharpened and the nearest rink (Sherwood) was 30 minutes away. He growled at me that I'd have to leave them overnight. Cool, no problem. I came back the next day, and this shorter guy with a buzz cut at the counter kind of spat the words "why do you want these rerivited?" I said because they were rusty, and I just want to get started with some beer league hockey and can't afford a lot right now. He chastised me for wanting them to be rerivited and then also told me that I needed to buy new holders because my holders would "shatter the moment they came into contact with ice." He then sort of smugly said that I would have to wait another day to have them sharpened. The whole interaction was so awful (again) that I went out to my car to decide what to do. I wanted to cry out of frustration because I am so sick of this town and of how few resources there are for the sports that I love. Right then and there I decided that I was going to march back into that hockey shop and get my skates back and drive 30 minutes down to Sherwood. Even though the same company owns both of these shops, the difference is night and day. A guy with a beard at the Sherwood store was so stinkin helpful and awesome that I ended up spending $300 on the sharpening, hockey pants, a chest protector, a green biscuit, a towel, practice Jersey, and I even bought new gloves to replace my other ones that are falling apart. He was just incredible. Absolutely 5 stars. Because of him I feel like I have a pro shop that I can go to. I was so genuinely upset that the two places to get hockey stuff by my house are so awful that I was really questioning if I should just not play hockey at all. I grew up in Detroit, Michigan-- hockey town. I always thought hockey people were humble and welcoming. That was my experience growing up. The guys in my class would beg me to play with them. They were amazing. Now decades later, as an adult, I almost thought I'd made a huge mistake picking hockey. If I have to battle my way through a bunch of elitist snobs to do something I love, If every interaction is a fight, if places are closing down, if the outdoor hockey rink in Beaverton is cracking up and has no nets, maybe I should just call it and just go to the gym. But thanks to that awesome dude at the Sherwood ice arena, I am stoked to keep at it and maybe finally get some real playing time! Thanks d
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November 2022 by Frederic L.
Awesome little hockey/skating shop! Phill is fantastic and great at fitting you for skates and gear, and finding the right set for your budget.Bought all my sons and I player gear there, and figure skates for my daughter.He's also the best to find the right hallow for sharpening skates. I'm very particular when it comes to my goalie skates and Phill helped me find the perfect one!
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September 2022 by Nan C.
We moved to Oregon 5 years ago, and this is the only place we will go to purchase our son's equipment. We will never shop online again. The best in the business! Phil is super knowledgeable about what we need, and what skate will best fit our son. He asks solid questions during the process to make sure we are getting the right ones. We have never felt rushed even when it is busy. Phil makes you feel like you are the only customer in the store even when there are several people waiting to be fitted for skates. Beyond helpful and the equipment is reasonably priced. We have always appreciated Phil's integrity and honesty. He won't sell you something you do not need, or try to upsell to something more expensive.
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May 2022 by Emily Wickman
Says on the door they open at 3 pm and after an hour of waiting no one showed up so we couldn’t buy hockey gear. On a day listed as being open, wouldn’t recommend.
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January 2022 by Nick Smith
They go above and beyond for the hockey players.
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January 2022 by Dan P.
As a lifelong ice hockey player and coach for many years, I have known the Hambas brothers since they first came to Oregon and became an ice skater's best friend by opening NWSA. Both Jim and Phil are extremely knowledgeable and truly want to take care of you as if you are family. They won't sell you what you don't need or doesn't fit correctly which is so critical when it comes to fitting skates or most other gear. This is your place to go for the best gear at the best price and most importantly, the best service!
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January 2022 by Caleb Colours
Phil was an amazing person to work with. I came in with no experience about gear. I am a 33 yo just starting to play hockey. Phil help me find the gear I needed and was very patient with all my questions. The value of customer service I received will make a life long customer out of anyone.
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September 2021 by Caleb Maltsberger
Phil was an amazing person to work with. I came in with no experience about gear. I am a 33 yo just starting to play hockey. Phil help me find the gear I needed and was very patient with all my questions. The value of customer service I received will make a life long customer out of anyone.
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July 2021 by Chris Lewis
Great local shop. Best service and always trying to meet your hockey gear needs.
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May 2021 by Adam Auler
Super nice staff, very helpful and knowledgeable. I discovered that there were some different sizes in protective gear (than what I had been using in the past) that would increase my performance based on their suggestions. That made a huge difference to me. The staff was willing to let me try various brands and sizes until I landed on my perfect fit, which was really appreciated since it's hard to guess when ordering online. Highly recommended shop!
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April 2021 by Samantha Brookshire
Phil is fantastic and though we're not in often (just when growing feet required new skates), he remembers out needs and does an awesome job of working with my daughter to get her into skates that fit and feel good. A fantastic local shop and they've got a customer for life!
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June 2020 by M P
Cuz, they supply cool people....skaters!
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November 2019 by Paul Poulin
Great local place to get gear or service to your equipment. My family and I have been customers for years.
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July 2018 by Nicholas G
Lots of Bauer, some CCM, and a small amount of Warrior equipment. Overall, a small but good hockey shop.
