When to sharpen hockey skates

Long term exposure to moisture is the enemy of a skate's edges. There is nothing good about skating on blades with even the slightest hint of corrosion.

Sharpen them immediately if this happens to you.

But the better bet is to store your sharpened skates correctly. Three steps should be taken every time you are done skating for the day and especially at the end of a season.

1) Put on your hard plastic guards as soon as you step off the ice.

How long does it take to sharpen ice skates

Your blade will not be very happy with you if you drag it across any hard surface.

2) Towel off the blades and the blade brackets to dry them as best you can.

3) Place your skates in your bag after protecting them with soft, velour lined guards called soakers to draw any remaining moisture away from your nicely sharpened blades.

They can then be indefinitely stored with confidence preferably in a dry location. This will benefit both the blades and the boots.