Five services, five slightly different ways to fill the crease. This guide compares the practical details that matter on game day, so adult ice and roller hockey teams and goalies can start with the right kind of search.
This comparison was updated October 2026. Features and availability are based on linked provider pages 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.
Compare matching features, payment options, and local coverage to choose the app that fits your team’s needs.
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.
| Service | Best for | Mobile app | Paid & volunteer games | Goalie alerts | Primary market | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN | Adult ice and roller hockey teams finding local goalies | iOS / Android | Yes | Yes | U.S. coverage varies by market | Ice + roller hockey (separate goalie pools), Smart Check-In, Goalie Reputation, game browsing, favorite rinks, Goalie Bench (save favorite goalies), backup goalie support, Travel Mode, optional payment offers |
GU | Goalie rental and team coverage | iOS / Android | Paid | Yes | Canada-focused | Ratings, automatic matching |
MP | Goalie rental and roster management | Web | Paid | Not specified | Canada-focused | GPS tracking, payments, roster management |
GG | Teams requesting a goalie in listed U.S. markets | Website form | Optional goalie incentive; volunteer status not stated | Email match confirmation | Selected U.S. cities; check availability | Web request form, email updates, optional incentive |
HF | Pickup hockey, leagues, and goalie opportunities | Web | Varies by listing | Yes | U.S. / local coverage | Goalie opportunity alerts, pickup games, leagues, tournaments |
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 ice and roller hockey teams and goalies who want rink, skill level, and schedule preferences included. Local goalie activity varies; check current app coverage.
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.
Goalie Guru takes game requests through a website form and emails managers when a goalie is matched. Its site lists U.S. city coverage and an optional goalie incentive; check the provider for current price, local availability, and game terms.
A broader hockey community for pickup games, leagues, tournaments, and goalie opportunities. Coverage and game terms vary by local listing.
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 ice and roller 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.