"I did play a lot of pond hockey…it's where you polish your skills and freeze your toes" – Pascal Dupuis
Since 1936
In 1936 Walter Pierce founded Pierce's Trading Post & Skate Exchange at 9th & Marquette in Minneapolis. Since that time, we have been "Where the Skaters Go!" Today four generations later, Pierce Skate & Ski is still family owned and operated.
Trade In Program
One of the cornerstones of our skate department is our trade-in program aimed specifically at kids and their constantly growing feet.
Blueprinting
All of our customers undergo a thorough question and answer session that includes the following:
Visual inspection of the feet.
Proper socks
Both feet are measured.
Net Result = Correct Fit
Customization
Correct fitis the essential 1st step in your skate investment. Customization and personalization are the 2nd. The following services are provided (when applicable) at no additional charge with your hockey skate purchase:
Heat Molding & Compression Fitting
Pressure point adjustments
Expert Sharpening
Net Result = Maximum Skating Performance & Comfort
Hockey Skates and Gear
Our focus on the hockey market is pleasure skating, pond hockey and the kids market with our trade-in program.