Software:Puck App
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
- ↑ Nowak, Peter. ""Uber for goalies" app Puck helps pickup hockey teams man the net". http://www.canadianbusiness.com/technology-news/puck-app-uber-for-goalies/. Retrieved Sep 17, 2015.
- ↑ CBC. "Uber for goalies: app connects Toronto, Ottawa netminders with needy hockey teams". http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/puck-app-goalies-toronto-ottawa-1.3372624. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Puck App expands to Ottawa to solve a uniquely Canadian problem: finding a goalie". http://ottawastart.com/puck-app-find-hockey-goalie-ottawa/. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
- ↑ Sanderson, David (18 March 2017). "Have Mask, will Travel". Winnipeg Press. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/have-mask-will-travel-416476684.html.
- ↑ "Rent-a-goalie app helps hockey teams across Canada find subs | Globalnews.ca" (in en-US). https://globalnews.ca/news/4216322/puck-app-rent-a-goalie-hockey/.
- ↑ "Rent a Goalie in VancouverGoalies - GoalieUp". https://goalieup.com/en/locations/vancouvergoalies/rent-a-goalie#:~:text=Whatever%20the%20game's%20calibre,%20whether%20it's%20ball%20or,/%2085%C2%A0%20%7C%C2%A0%20120%20mins%20$65%20/%20125..
- ↑ greatsports (2021-04-02). "Limited Time Free Bookings Offer" (in en-US). https://subsneeded.com/find-an-athlete-athletics-coach-official-trainer/is-it-free-to-list-my-athletic-services/limited-time-free-bookings-offer/.
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