Our mission at SK8DR is to deliver a high level of professional service while providing our customers with all of their hockey needs.
Meet The Doctor's
Kyle Berry
Kyle started sharpening skates 13 years ago. Bert took him under his wing teaching him retail and equipment managing. Kyle spent 9 seasons with the the St. Louis Blues, assisting all the NHL teams with their needs while in St. Louis. During that time Kyle also worked for Total Hockey. Kyle continues to keep St. Louis hockey players sharp and fitted for the sport he loves.
Bert Godin
Bert has been assisting players with their hockey needs since he graduated college. Below you can see his 35+years of experience and the awesome teams he assisted.
1979 - Graduated with a BA in an individually designed major in Athletic Training from New England College.
1979-1981 - Head Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager for the Hampton Aces of the EHL (Eastern Hockey League).
1981-1982 - Head Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager for the Flint Generals of the IHL (International Hockey League)
1982-1983 - Head Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager for the Maine Mariners of the AHL.(Philadelphia Flyers)
1983-1986 - Head Equipment Manager for the Detroit Red Wings
1992-1997 - Head Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager for the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the IHL. (Pittsburgh Penguins)
1997-2017 - Head Equipment Manager for the St. Louis Blues
1998 - Olympic Hockey Service Center in Nagano, Japan
2002 - Olympic Hockey Service Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
2006 - Olympic Hockey Service Center in Turin, Italy
2006 - Head Equipment Manager for Team USA at World Championships in Riga, Latvia
2010 - Olympic Hockey Service Center in Vancouver, Canada
2011 - Head Equipment Manager for Team USA at World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia
2017 - Co-Equipment Manager for Team USA at Deutchland Cup in Augsburg, Germany
2017-2018 - Consultant for the St. Louis Blues
2018 - Co-Equipment Manager for Team USA at Olympics in Peongchang, South Korea
2021 - Co-Equipment Manager for Women’s Team USA on exhibition tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Chicago, IL.
Hear from our customers!
"Went into Sk8 doctor to have my skates fixed from another hockey store screwing them up. Absolutely amazing guys took great care of me today. My skates were perfect for the rest of the tournament. Will always recommend them"
"Kyle and Bert are the best in St. Louis. The quality of their work is superior to Pure Hockey or any other shop in St. Louis. They both go above and beyond to make sure every customer is taken care of!"
"Used to use another local hockey store in town for skate sharpening before I met Bert. Have been going to SK8DR for about 4 years now and have never had an issue with any service I've had done. Bert and Kyle are true experts unlike the young kids they use at the other places. Highly recommend SK8DR for any of your hockey equipment needs."
Our Journey
SK8DR started in 2018 when Bert retired from his 35+ years in professional hockey. Bert quickly realized he wanted to stay around the game and give back to the hockey community in other ways. Taking his years of professional experience, he started his own skate sharpening company in his garage.
During Bert's time working for the St. Louis Blues, he hired Kyle to assist the opposing teams while playing in St. Louis. Kyle joined Bert during his time with the St. Louis Blues at The Enterprise Center. When Bert started SK8DR, Kyle happily joined him in his new endeavor. Kyle now owns SK8DR, with the assistance of Bert and other employees. The shop is now located in Fenton, Missouri conveniently adjacent from The Fenton Forum.
Kyle and Bert love nothing more than helping their customers feel comfortable each time they hit the ice. Come in and let their experience help you!