Puck App is a mobile application that allows hockey players to quickly find and rent a hockey goalie. Founded in 2015 in Toronto, the application primarily operates throughout Canada.[1] It is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play.

History

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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]

Previously, Puck App was a competitor to a similar application called GoalieUp. As of 2024, both companies have agreed to a merger deal.

References

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  1. ^ Nowak, Peter. ""Uber for goalies" app Puck helps pickup hockey teams man the net". Canadian Business. Retrieved Sep 17, 2015.
  2. ^ CBC. "Uber for goalies: app connects Toronto, Ottawa netminders with needy hockey teams". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "Puck App expands to Ottawa to solve a uniquely Canadian problem: finding a goalie". Ottawa Start. Retrieved Dec 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Sanderson, David (18 March 2017). "Have Mask, will Travel". Winnipeg Press.
  5. ^ "Rent-a-goalie app helps hockey teams across Canada find subs | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-01-08.