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Many Substitute Goalie Games Are Volunteer

For a lot of goalies, more ice time is enough of a reason to play.

If the rink is nearby, the game fits their schedule, and the level is right, picking up an extra game can be an easy decision.

Some goalies simply enjoy playing as much hockey as possible.

That's why EmptyNet doesn't require managers to offer goalie pay. Managers can post a game as volunteer and connect with goalies who may want the extra ice time.

Some Teams Choose to Pay Their Goalie

Other teams offer compensation when they need a substitute.

That may make sense when:

• The game is late
• The rink requires a longer drive
• The request is last minute
• The game has been difficult to fill
• The manager wants to attract more interest
• Paid substitute goalies are common in the local hockey community

How Much Should You Pay a Substitute Hockey Goalie?

There isn't one standard rate for substitute goalies across adult hockey.

What makes sense can depend on the local hockey market, rink, travel distance, game time, level of play, demand for goalies, and how quickly the team needs someone.

Rather than trying to establish a universal rate, EmptyNet lets the manager decide what to offer.

The goalie can then decide whether to accept the opportunity.

Paid or Volunteer? Let the Goalie Decide

One of the advantages of posting a game through EmptyNet is that the expectations are established before the goalie accepts.

A manager can post a game as:

Volunteer — The goalie receives the opportunity to play without additional goalie pay.

or

Paid — The manager offers a specified amount for the goalie to play the game.

That gives both sides more transparency.

The manager knows what they're offering.

The goalie knows what they’re accepting.

When Should a Manager Consider Offering Goalie Pay?

You don't necessarily need to offer pay every time you need a goalie.

If your game isn't filling, however, adding goalie pay can make the opportunity more attractive.

This may be especially useful for a difficult time slot or a last-minute opening.

Ultimately, it's the manager's decision.

EmptyNet gives you the flexibility to post the type of game that works for your team.

Goalies Can Choose the Games They Want

EmptyNet is also designed to give goalies control over the opportunities they accept.

Goalies can choose their favorite rinks, select the skill levels they're willing to play, set their availability, and receive notifications about matching games.

When an opportunity appears, they can review the details — including whether the game is paid or volunteer — before deciding whether to accept.

Sometimes you're looking to make a few dollars.

Sometimes you just want another game.

Either way, the choice is yours.

Find Paid and Volunteer Goalie Games With EmptyNet

EmptyNet brings managers who need goalies together with goalies looking for more opportunities to play.

Managers can post paid or volunteer games.

Goalies can choose the opportunities that work for them.

And everyone gets closer to the same goal:

Getting a goalie in the net and keeping the game on the ice.