Your Goalie Canceled. Post the Game.
Once you know your regular goalie can't make it, don't wait until game time gets closer.
Post the opening on EmptyNet with the important game details:
- Rink
- Date
- Game time
- Division or skill level
- Hockey type
- Registration requirements, when applicable
- Whether the game is paid or volunteer
- Any additional notes a goalie should know
Reach Goalies Who Match Your Game
Finding a goalie isn't just about finding someone who owns goalie equipment.
You need someone who plays at the appropriate level, is willing to play at your rink, and is available when your game starts.
EmptyNet goalies select their favorite rinks, skill levels, availability, and other preferences.
Your game can then be matched with goalies who fit the criteria instead of sending the same message to people who may not be available or interested.
Let Goalies Come to You
The traditional goalie scramble often means texting one goalie after another:
“Can you play tonight?”
“No.”
“Know anyone?”
Then you repeat the process.
EmptyNet changes that approach.
Post the game once and let matching goalies see the opportunity.
Goalies can review the game details and accept through EmptyNet, giving managers another way to fill the net without chasing down individual goalies.
Make a Difficult Game More Attractive
Some games are naturally harder to fill.
Maybe it's a late game. Maybe your rink is farther away. Maybe you only have a few hours before puck drop.
EmptyNet allows managers to post either paid or volunteer games.
If you're having trouble filling a last-minute opening, offering goalie pay may make the opportunity more attractive to goalies who are available.
Make Sure the Goalie Is Eligible
Finding an available goalie doesn't replace your league's eligibility requirements.
Depending on the league or rink, there may be requirements involving:
- Skill or division restrictions
- Hockey registration
- Age requirements
- Roster or substitute rules
- League approval
- Playoff eligibility
Don’t Wait Until the Next Cancellation
The best time to build a goalie network is before you’re staring at an empty crease.
EmptyNet is building a network of goalies who choose the rinks where they want to play, the skill levels they’re willing to play, and when they’re generally available.
As the network grows, managers have a dedicated place to post games whenever they need someone in net.
And goalies get more opportunities to play.
Need a Goalie Tonight?
Your goalie canceled.
Your game doesn’t have to.
Post the game on EmptyNet and reach goalies who may be available to fill the net.
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Need a Goalie Tonight?
Your goalie canceled. Your game doesn’t have to. Post the game on EmptyNet and reach goalies who may be available to fill the net.