Blademaster Heading to the PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit 2026
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The Blademaster team is excited to announce that we’ll be attending the 2026 PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit in Marco Island, Florida from June 16–21, 2026.
The PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit is one of the premier gatherings for professional hockey athletic trainers, equipment managers, strength coaches, medical professionals, and hockey operations staff from across the NHL, AHL, NCAA, CHL, and elite levels of hockey worldwide.
As a company focused on professional skate sharpening equipment, skate profiling systems, precision skate holders, and sharpening consumables, Blademaster is proud to support the people responsible for maintaining player performance behind the scenes every day.
Professional Skate Sharpening Equipment Trusted Throughout Hockey and SPHEM Members
For decades, Blademaster has designed and manufactured skate sharpening equipment used by professional hockey teams, pro shops, arenas, equipment managers, and skate technicians around the world.
From portable skate sharpening machines, advanced multi-station systems to automation, Blademaster equipment is built to deliver:
Consistent edge quality
Precise skate sharpening
Repeatable sharpening results
Accurate skate profiling and contouring
Reliable performance in high-volume sharpening environments
Professional skate sharpening plays a critical role in player confidence, edge control, glide, balance, and overall skating performance. That’s why precision, consistency, and proper sharpening workflows matter at every level of hockey.
Supporting SPHEM Equipment Managers and Hockey Professionals
The PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit provides an opportunity for the Blademaster team to connect directly with the equipment managers, trainers, and hockey professionals who rely on high-quality skate sharpening equipment throughout the season.
During the summit, the Blademaster team will be available to discuss:
NEXUS automated skate sharpening machine
Professional skate sharpening systems
Skate profiling and contouring technology
Precision skate holders
Grinding wheels and sharpening consumables
Skate sharpening best practices
Equipment room sharpening workflows
Consistency and edge quality in professional hockey environments
Riveting equipment and supplies
We always value the opportunity to hear directly from the people sharpening skates daily at the highest levels of the game.
Advancing Skate Sharpening Technology
As skate sharpening technology continues to evolve, Blademaster remains focused on helping hockey organizations improve sharpening consistency, workflow efficiency, and sharpening precision.
From home users and small pro shops to NHL equipment rooms and large arena operations, our goal remains the same:help sharpeners deliver accurate, repeatable, game-ready edges with confidence.
The hockey industry continues to demand higher levels of consistency and performance from skate sharpening equipment, and events like the PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit help drive innovation, collaboration, and education throughout the industry.
See You in Marco Island
If you’re attending the 2026 PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit, we’d love to connect with you.
Whether you want to discuss skate sharpening equipment, profiling systems, sharpening workflows, or skate maintenance best practices, stop by and talk with the Blademaster team.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Florida.
Stay sharp. 🏒🔥
Learn more about the event at PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit
