B & R Sports

Decent little shop in a great location right at the entrance of Troy Sports Center. I find their selection to be very useful if you are in a pinch or need a small part, accessory, tape, or a sharpening. Their sticks are moderately priced and they have larger selection than most rink shops IMO. Equipment wise, I would order it online.
Speaking of skate sharpening, I try to avoid their service unless I absolutely positively need my skates taken care of. They never seem to have a consistent «skate tech» there except for one older gentleman. If you get him, you are in the green… however, if you get anyone else I would be concerned. I have asked for different cuts (sharper or duller) and have gotten a variety of different results. Furthermore, I’ll end up with one skate sharper than the other or a great inside edge but literally no outside edge.
Skate sharpening, although simple in concept, is an art IMO. You want the guy who has been doing this for 10+ years working on your skates because they will be consistent all the time (at least from my experience). What makes my situation even more complicated is I have goalie skates which have a longer, flatter blade and seem to be more of a hassle to do. I strictly go to Peranis or the skate shop at Birmingham Ice Arena, as they have some great seasoned people.
Staff wise, I’ve for the most part found everyone to be helpful and pleasant/​welcoming. Everyone I’ve had assist me has been eager to assist. With how many hockey players & parents that routinely come through the rink each week, they would be very negligent to not to take care of their customers as they are easy repeats.