HOCKEY IS OUR GAME

Pickup hockey rule #3 – Don’t come to hockey drunk!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by No Comments

Keep the beers for after the game.

Pickup Hockey Rule #2 – Don’t be an ice hog

Posted on July 15, 2010 by No Comments

Whether it’s open hockey, pickup hockey or a real game, nobody likes an ice hog. Keep your shifts short, skate hard and let everyone have their fair share of ice time!

Don and Derrik having some fun at the rink

Posted on June 21, 2010 by No Comments

We are working on some short videos about pickup hockey and in the process had a photographer come out and take some fun pics of us. Here are just a couple…I think they turned out great!

Don looking for a pass

Derrik playing some D

New group out of Victoria MN using Hockey Finder

Posted on June 12, 2010 by No Comments

Every Sunday evening at the Victoria Recreation Center Ice Arena you’ll find a group of adult hockey players enjoying a fun, friendly game of pickup hockey. This newly formed group of players are using www.hockeyfinder.com to help manage and promote their game. Play once, play every week…it’s up to you.

Free Hockey Finder Bumper Magnets

Posted on May 14, 2010 by No Comments

Play at one of several Hockey Finder pickup games in the next week and receive a free Hockey Finder bumper magnet.

The following games qualify you for a free bumper magnet. Please only take one if you’re going to proudly display it.

Blake Ice Arena, Rink 1 – Fri, May 14th 2010 9:30 PM – Adult Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1174/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink Rink 2 – Sat, May 15th 2010 8:40 PM – Adult Beginner/Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1162/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink Rink 2 – Mon, May 17th 2010 10:00 PM – Adult Beginner/Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1107/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink 1 – Mon, May 17th 2010 10:00 PM – Adult Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1178/

Blake Ice Arena, Rink 1 – Wed, May 19th 2010 5:30 PM – Jurnior Varsity
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1059/

Blake Ice Arena, Rink 1 – Wed, May 19th 2010 6:45 PM – Mites / Novice (ages 6-8)
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1074/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink 2 – Wed, May 19th 2010 10:00 PM – Adult Intermediate/Advanced
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1104/

Blake Ice Arena, Rink 1 – Thu, May 20th 2010 4:30 PM – Varsity
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1051/

Blake Ice Arena, Rink 1 – Thu, May 20th 2010 5:45 PM – Squirt/Peewee
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1082/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink Rink 1 – Thu, May 20th 2010 10:00 PM – Adult Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1114/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink 1 – Thu, May 20th 2010 10:00 PM – Adult Intermediate
http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-time/1173/

Minnesota Made Ice Center, Rink 2 – Wed, May 12th 2010 10:00 PM

Posted on May 13, 2010 by No Comments

Skill Level: Level 4 – Intermediate to Advanced
Notes: GOALIES ARE FREE. BRING A WHTIE AND A DARK JERSEY OUT TO THE ICE WITH YOU, WE WILL THROW STICKS AT THE BEGINNING TO FIND TEAMS

Hockey Finder working on their social media plan

Posted on April 9, 2010 by No Comments

We’ve now hooked up our blog and facebook page. Now you can follow us on both as well as Twitter.com/hockeyfinder

First Annual Minnesota MPS Cup with NHL Alumni

Posted on April 6, 2010 by No Comments

Have you ever dreamed of playing hockey with a professional? Here’s your chance to see how good you are! Play a game with NHL alumni players, Brad Maxwell, Jack Carlson, Tom Chorske, Shjon Podein and more. Proceeds go to the National MPS Society which exists to find cures for MPS and related diseases.

First 20 players donating $300 will play a refereed “no check” game along side NHL Alumni players. Teams will be split evenly between the players and the NHL Alumni players. Player ticket includes a spot on a team, group picture and two tickets to the MPS Cup Gala (a $250 value!). Players must be 18 years old.

Date: May 1st
Hockey game with NHL Alumni players. 15 NHL player (Brad Maxwell roster)
· To watch the game, donations are accepted at the door.
· To play, it’s $300. Must be 18 yrs old.
· Chuck a puck raffle at game

Gala dinner following the game.
· Lake Elmo Event Center
· Silent Auction- Bob Orr Jersey, NHL Alumni Signed Hockey stick, Golf
lessons, Golf Course Passes, Condo in Florida , etc
· NHL player will attend.
· Music by the Johnny Owen Band
· Tickets are $125.

website: http://www.mpscup.org

Hockey Finder discusses clean hockey gear with Sani-Sport

Posted on April 3, 2010 by No Comments

I had the pleasure of speaking to Steve Silver the owner of Montreal-based Sani Sport about their patented sani sport system. I play hockey at least 3 times per week so trying to keep my gear clean is a challenge. I always air out my equipment, hang it up and spray it with Sudden Death Odor Eliminator. In addition I put a fan on it or during the summer hang it outside (Sorry neighbors). This all is good but I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not enough. I’ve heard of other machines but when I got a call asking me to chat with Steve I was very interested to hear what he had to say.

First of all, I was amazed to learn that over 75 professional teams use the system and it’s endorsed by the NHL as well as USA hockey. Secondly, I found it nice to know that all the product components are made in North America. Finally, it looks like it’s the real deal. I haven’t been able to try it out yet but when I do I’ll update this post.

FEATURES of the Sani Sport system:
1. Accommodates one large set of hockey or
football equipment
2. Extremely durable stainless steel provides
rugged construction
3. Caster wheels provide easy mobility
4. Dimensions: 23″ deep X 45″ wide x 67″ high
5. Cycle time is only sixteen minutes !
6. No piping, drains or external hookups

Where can you find one of these machines?

Well you can either buy one…they sell for approx. $13,795 each or you can email them with your location and ask for the closest retailer. I was excited to learn that there were a few places in the Twin Cities that have the machine. One of the sports shops who does is Strauss Skates and Bicycles. Steve told me they will have a full list of retailers on their website in the near future.

Beginner Adult Pickup Hockey

Posted on March 20, 2010 by No Comments

Hockey Finder is bringing more and more beginner adult pickup hockey opportunities to it’s registered users. “We’ve created partnerships with ice arenas and our registered users where everyone wins. More and more games are being offered through these partnerships and the greatest part is it’s truly a win-win-win. The arena sells tough to fill ice times, the organizers and players don’t have to worry about anything other than playing pickup hockey and Hockey Finder is growing. This is exactly what we were hoping we could do.” says Derrik Dyka co-founder of Hockeyfinder.com.

How it works is simple but will change pickup hockey forever. If you’re an arena manager or owner who’d like to partner with Hockey Finder contact Don Giroux at www.hockeyfinder.com/contact/

Players should register at www.hockeyfinder.com/register

If you currently organize a game or would like to contact Don Giroux at www.hockeyfinder.com/contact/ to find out how Hockey Finder can help you.