Ice Box Hockey Pro Shop at Skating Edge: Serving the South Bay Hockey & Figure Skating Community

If you train at the Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City, you’ve likely already stepped inside Ice Box Hockey Pro Shop — and if you haven’t, it’s time.

Opened in Fall 2025, Ice Box Hockey Pro Shop isn’t your typical retail hockey store. Located inside the Skating Edge Ice Arena, Ice Box was built around one simple philosophy: expert guidance, honest service, and equipment that actually fits your game.

We sat down with owner Morgan Mitrany to talk about what makes Ice Box different — and why it’s quickly becoming the go-to hockey and figure skating pro shop in the South Bay.

A Different Kind of Hockey Pro Shop in Los Angeles

When Morgan opened Ice Box Hockey inside Skating Edge, the goal wasn’t just convenience — it was trust.

“My team is comprised of current and former hockey players and goalies who live and breathe the game. These aren’t salespeople — they’re experts.”

Unlike traditional retail hockey stores, Ice Box does not pay commission. That means no brand pushing. No upselling. No sales quotas driving recommendations.

Instead, players and families receive guidance based on:

Skill level
Playing style
Budget
Actual development needs

Because Ice Box operates inside Skating Edge Ice Arena, the team sees players on the ice multiple times per week. That context matters.

When a parent asks whether it’s time to upgrade skates, Ice Box often already knows:

If the player is in Learn to Skate
House league
Travel hockey
Rapid growth phase
Or still has months left in their current setup

That level of familiarity simply doesn’t exist at standalone retail stores.

Now Serving Figure Skaters in Harbor City

In February of 2026, Ice Box expanded beyond hockey to include figure skating equipment and services.

After consistent requests from the Skating Edge figure skating community, Ice Box opened a dedicated figure skating shop offering:

Jackson figure skates
Riedell figure skates
Blade guards
Soakers
Tights
Warm-up apparel
Rink-specific gear

Figure skate fitting is very different from hockey fitting. Figure skates require:

Precise heel lock
Support for vertical jump loading
Proper rocker positioning
Correct edge preparation (not hollow grinds)

Ice Box staff trained specifically in figure skate fitting and sharpening, ensuring that figure skaters at Skating Edge no longer need to travel long distances for proper service.

For many competitive skaters in Los Angeles, access to accurate figure skate sharpening is limited — and Ice Box is helping change that.

South Bay Goalie Equipment & Custom Ordering

Ice Box is also expanding its goalie department this month — a highly technical and specialized segment of the sport.

Goalie gear is deeply personalized. Pad sizing alone involves:

Leg channel depth
Thigh rise
Boot angle
Knee landing preferences
Butterfly vs hybrid style considerations

Ice Box will carry Bauer, CCM, Warrior, and True goalie equipment and will offer full custom ordering for:

Custom goalie pads
Gloves & blockers
Chest protectors
Mid-season replacement gear

For South Bay goalies, that means custom equipment support without leaving Harbor City.

Professional Skate Sharpening & Profiling in Los Angeles

Proper skate sharpening is critical for performance — and consistency matters.

Ice Box uses:

Elite ES-4 sharpening machine
Blademaster machine
Elite EP-3 profiling machine

Every sharpening includes:

Recorded hollow preference (3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, etc.)
Customer profile storage
Feedback tracking
Consistent edge depth

They also offer blade profiling, a service many shops in Los Angeles do not provide.

Profiling adjusts blade radius to match a player’s style:

7’–8’ radius for agility and maneuverability
11’–13’ radius for glide and stability
Combination profiles for balance + acceleration

For players struggling with edge control, acceleration, or balance, profiling can dramatically change performance.

Why an On-Site Pro Shop at Skating Edge Matters

Having a hockey and figure skating pro shop inside Skating Edge Ice Arena offers immediate value:

Broken lace before warm-ups? Fixed in minutes.
Skates need sharpening before a Sunday game? Done in 15.
Outgrown helmet mid-season? Handle it between practices.

Ice Box also collaborates directly with Skating Edge coaching staff. When coaches identify equipment issues impacting development, they send players directly to the shop.

That integration between coaching and equipment improves player outcomes.