Four apps, four slightly different ways to fill the crease. This guide compares the practical details that matter on game day, so teams and goalies can start with the right kind of search.
Comparison last reviewed September 2026. Features and availability are based on publicly available app-store listings and provider websites and may change.
Check each provider for current pricing, coverage, and terms. Puck App and GoalieUp have announced a merger; PuckApp users are directed to GoalieUp. See the Puck App notice.
Some apps are shaped around a team posting a game. Others are more naturally read as a goalie-rental or goalie-matching directory.
Location can be the starting point. Rink, skill level, availability, and game details can narrow the search further when those details are important.
Payment models vary. If you are looking for a paid appearance, a volunteer game, or flexibility, confirm the arrangement before you commit.
These labels are meant to help you choose where to look first, not to declare a universal winner. Product details can change, and local coverage may differ.
| App | Best for | Matching detail | Pay model | Platforms | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN | Adult hockey teams & goalie matching | Rink + skill + availability + radius | Paid / Volunteer | iOS / Android | Smart Check-In, Goalie Reputation, game browsing, favorite rinks, favorite goalies, backup goalie support, Travel Mode, optional payment offers |
GU | Canada-focused goalie rental | Location + calibre + game preferences | Paid goalie rental | iOS / Android | Ratings, automatic matching |
MP | Canada-focused goalie rental + roster management | Location + game details | Paid goalie rental | Website | GPS tracking, payments, roster management |
TD | Goalie matching | Location + availability/game details | Paid or unpaid | iOS / Android | Game browsing, notifications, payment offers |
Practical overview for research purposes. Check each app directly for current pricing, payment terms, supported locations, app-store availability, and the details of any individual game.
There is no single best fit for every rink. Here is the useful context behind the short table above.
A fit for adult hockey teams and goalies who want the rink, skill level, and schedule to be part of the search, with coverage expanding toward nationwide availability.
A goalie-rental service whose public workflow includes calibre, game format, hockey type, place, time, and travel preferences.
A separate goalie-rental service that also presents roster-management tools for teams.
A goalie-finder app where skaters post game details and goalies browse games or receive notifications.
Think about what you need to know before you can say yes. That answer is often more useful than a ranking.
Start with EmptyNet’s adult hockey team and goalie workflow.
Explore the rent-a-goalie and matching options, then check local coverage.
Open each app’s current listing and verify platform, pricing, and game terms.
See how EmptyNet handles the search for adult teams and goalies, or download the app and check it out on your phone.