Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of West Haven

Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of West Haven is a sporting goods store in West Haven, CT. Established in 1965 to serve hockey enthusiasts in the New Haven area, the shop has grown into a destination for both ice hockey and lacrosse gear. The store offers new and used equipment, custom apparel, and services including skate sharpening, skate repair, and lacrosse stringing. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on 326 reviews.

The business traces its roots to founder Whitie Bensen, who began selling used hockey and lacrosse equipment out of his car before opening the shop. Today, the store carries top products from popular brands and maintains a legacy of refurbishing skates. Services include new blade sharpening, figure skate sharpening, custom hollows, holder changes, rivet repair, copper repair, blade replacement, and roller conversions. For skates, the shop has guided consumers since 1965 and offers a 30-day, no-questions-asked return policy on used skates. Lacrosse stringing is available for men's and women's heads, with options for high, mid, or low pockets, traditional stringing, rail pockets, and women's mesh stringing. Stringing can be done on the spot or overnight, subject to availability and potential fees. The store operates Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed on Sundays.

Located at 326 Boston Post Rd, the store sits right on Boston Post Road, about a quarter of a mile from the University of New Haven. It is also within a short walk of the National Art Museum of Sport, Bixler/Gerber Quad, and the Marvin K. Peterson Library. The site is accessible via exit 42 and is situated near the West Haven train station.

The shop’s standing is built on a strong local reputation and a large base of customer feedback. With over 50 years of experience in skate services and a consistent history of serving the area since 1965, Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of West Haven is known for its specialized focus on hockey and lacrosse equipment and repairs.

As Connecticut's oldest hockey and lacrosse shop, Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of West Haven remains a specific, local resource for players in West Haven and the surrounding New Haven area who need reliable gear and expert service.