Puck App is a mobile application that allows hockey players to quickly find and rent a hockey goalie. Founded in 2015 in Toronto, Puck operates throughout Canada.[1]

History

Puck App was founded in 2016 by Niki Sawni.[2] Users can rate the goalies, message with available goalies, and coordinate skill levels.[3] In 2017, Puck App expanded to Western Canada and has over 1,000 goalies registered.[4] In 2018, Puck App charged approximately $40 CDN to rent a goalie with more than 2 hours notice.[5]

Puck App is a competitor to GoalieUp app. GoalieUp provides a similar paid service allowing teams to find hockey goalies. As of Jan 2024, rates vary to rent a goalie from approximately $40-60 CDN per goalie per game depending on the length of rental.[6]

Furthermore, another competitor app Subsneeded also provides an alternative free service[7] to teams looking to book last minute hockey goalies as call-ups.

References

  1. ↑ Nowak, Peter. ""Uber for goalies" app Puck helps pickup hockey teams man the net". Canadian Business. Retrieved Sep 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ CBC. "Uber for goalies: app connects Toronto, Ottawa netminders with needy hockey teams". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Puck App expands to Ottawa to solve a uniquely Canadian problem: finding a goalie". Ottawa Start. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ Sanderson, David (18 March 2017). "Have Mask, will Travel". Winnipeg Press. Winnipeg Press.
  5. ↑ "Rent-a-goalie app helps hockey teams across Canada find subs | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  6. ↑ "Rent a Goalie in VancouverGoalies - GoalieUp". goalieup.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  7. ↑ greatsports (2021-04-02). "Limited Time Free Bookings Offer". Subsneeded. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
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