Our Story

Hi, my name is Kevin Carr, and I’m a professional goaltender and entrepreneur. Skate Protector was born out of a personal experience I had when my high-end skates cracked along the sidewall during a season. After that, they became soft and broke down even faster, which meant they had to be replaced earlier than expected. I immediately thought back to when my parents had to save up to buy me new gear, and how disappointed they’d have been if those skates had to be replaced so soon.

That’s when I teamed up with my business partner and co-founder, Chris Schornack. Chris is the Assistant Equipment Manager for the Los Angeles Kings, and a former Collegiate goaltender. As someone deeply embedded in the hockey world, he brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. As we both spent time in goalie Facebook groups and forums, we began to see a common thread—so many other goalies were dealing with the same issue: expensive, top-of-the-line skates that broke down prematurely.

We realized we needed a solution, not just for me but for all goalies, from parents buying equipment for their kids to weekend warriors and professionals alike. We experimented with different materials and designs, and after much trial and error, we arrived at the final product—providing ultimate protection against post rash in the high-impact zones of the skates.

With Chris’s expertise and my personal experience, Skate Protector was created, aiming to help goalies get the most out of their gear while protecting their investment.