MISSION STATEMENT
Sports Etc. was established in 1980 as a general sporting goods store. Over the years, Sports Etc. has established itself as one of the premier hockey businesses in the Boston area.Â
Sports Etc. strives to bring the latest technology and innovations to the hockey market.
As Boston’s Best Hockey Shop, Sports Etc. employees are committed to offering the best customer service to all its customers.Â
MEET THE STAFF
Paul Stanton
Paul started at Sports Etc. in 1985 and purchased the business from Vin and Margee Phaneuf in 2012.
As one of the early employees of Sports Etc., Paul has seen everything in the hockey industry. He watched Sports Etc. grow from a small general sporting goods store into a premier hockey dealer in New England. Paul has fit thousands of skates over his tenure and is one of the leading goalie pad experts in the hockey industry.
Fun Fact: Paul grew up in Arlington, MA and attended Belmont Hill School.
Rich O’Rourke
Rich is one of Sports Etc.’s longest tenured employees and has been with the store since 1988. He wears many hats at Sports Etc.- working as a team sales specialist, stick buyer and goal fit expert. There is not a question that he cannot answer.
Fun Fact: Rich is a resident of North Cambridge and many days you can see him walking to work. He also used to rock a mullet in the 90’s!
Paul Stanton Jr.
Paul started working at Sports Etc. in high school while captaining the Arlington High School hockey team. He has been full time since 2012.
As General Manager, Paul is a senior buyer, and is responsible for internet and team sales
Fun Fact: Paul also serves the Arlington community as a Lieutenant with the Arlington Fire Department.
Will Spang
Will has worked at Sports Etc. since 2015. As store manager, Will is responsible for a wide variety of duties as a buyer, goal fit expert, skate fit expert and repair specialist. There is no problem that he cannot fix.
Fun Fact: Will hails from Duxbury, MA and in his spare time loves to play disc golf.
Cam McKenna
Cam started at Sports Etc. in 2020. Cam is one of our goal fit experts. As a goalie, he brings a unique perspective when discussing equipment.
Fun Fact: In his spare time, when not in between the pipes, Cam is an avid E-Sports gamer and musician.
Justin McKenzie
Justin started at Sports Etc. in 2020. As a former Arlington Catholic hockey and football player, Justin brings years of hockey experience to the store. Justin is an excellent skate sharpener, and serves as one of our skate fit experts. He is always available to offer his input on selecting the perfect stick.
Fun Fact: Justin’s uncle, a former state trooper, and his mother were former employees of Sports Etc.
Chris Jones
Chris Jones started at Sports etc in 2018. Chris hails from Burlington Massachusetts, although one of our younger employees Chris is an experienced skate sharpener and a knowledgeable sales associate. His youth brings a unique perspective to fitting players who are looking to play hockey in high school.
Fun fact Chris was a two time football captain at Burlington High School. He also played hockey for the Red Devils.
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Hi, can I rent skates for a day from you?
Sorry, we do not rent skates unfortunately. You might want to try a local rink.
Thanks
Glad to see you guys are still in Operation. I went to Northeastern and am Class of ’95. In about 1993 my friends and I played Intramural Floor and Roller Hockey. I was the one to play Goalie. I drove to your store and got the Cooper SA-55 Arm Pads, the Cooper BP21 Chest protector, Brown Legs Pads, Hockey Pants, Brown Catch and Vaughn Blocker and Cooper Helmet with the Cooper HM30 Cage. I still have the Arm and Chest Protector, catch, blocker, and cage. I still remember going to your store like it was yesterday. It was an awesome store and a great experience. Going to get back into pickup roller hockey and maybe ice. I was curious and looked online for your store and found it. I’ll look and might place a online order as I am in Jersey now.