ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparx Hockey, the leader in automated skate sharpening equipment, today announced it has been named the Official Skate Sharpener of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and The Tourney, Minnesota's iconic high school hockey championships.
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