Since 1991, Grant Krisman, the current owner of the Leaside Hockey shop has become the new fixture at the Leaside arena. As a teenage hockey player in the mid-seventies, Grant recalls having his skates sharpened by Mahovolich. himself. This year marks Grant’s 25th year at the Leaside arena.
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