Dating sites can feel complicated from the outside. This one is not. Here is the whole process, from the first click to the first coffee, with the hockey-specific details that make it different from a general app.
Step 1: Create your account
Click Signup Here and enter the basics: an email address, a password, your age and your location. You must be 18 or older. Use an email you check regularly, since that is where account notices arrive. Pick a password you do not use anywhere else.
Your location matters more than you might think. The site uses it to show you people nearby, and in a big country that can be the difference between a date next Saturday and a long-distance pen pal. If you split time between two places, say a college town and a home city, choose the one where you would actually meet someone.
Step 2: Build a profile that talks hockey
This is where you set yourself apart. Beyond the usual details, write a short section about how the sport fits your life. Good profiles tend to answer:
- Which team or teams do you follow? NHL, college, minor league, PWHL or a mix.
- Do you play? Mention the league, the night and your position if you like.
- How do you watch? In the arena, at a bar, at home or on the radio in the car.
- How much hockey do you want to share? Every game, the big ones or just the playoffs.
Then add a few lines about everything else: your job, your family, what you do in July when there is no hockey. People want to know the whole person, not just the fan.
Choosing photos
Use three to six recent photos. Include at least one clear photo of your face without a helmet, hat or sunglasses. A hockey photo or two is great, but balance them with pictures that show the rest of your life.
Step 3: Decide who you want to meet
Set your age range and how far you are willing to travel. Then think about what you want: a serious relationship, something more relaxed or simply new people to go to games with. Being clear here saves everyone time. Write it into your profile in plain language.
Consider the hockey side too. If you want a partner who plays, say so. If you would be happy with someone who has never watched a game but is curious, say that instead. Neither is wrong.
Step 4: Find people and send messages
Look through profiles in your area and read them properly. When one stands out, write a message about something specific. A few openers that work far better than "hey":
- "You play Sunday nights at the same rink I do. Which team?"
- "Your profile says Kings fan in Orange County. Brave. How do the Ducks fans treat you?"
- "You mentioned the Frozen Four. Who are you picking this year?"
Not everyone will reply, and that is normal. People get busy, especially in March and April. Keep writing to people who interest you, and do not take silence personally.
Step 5: Meet in person when you are ready
Once you have exchanged a few messages and feel comfortable, suggest a plan. Keep the first date short, public and easy to leave. Coffee near the rink, a public skate session or a beer before a minor league game all work. A full NHL game with a stranger is a big commitment of three hours plus travel, so many people save that for a second or third date.
Before you go, tell a friend where you will be and when you expect to be home. Arrange your own transport. If anything feels off, leave. Before a first date, run through the checklist on our safety page.
Upgrading
You can do a lot before choosing a plan. When you want more, VIP and VIP Plus are available for one week, one month, three months, six months or twelve months. The pricing page lists every price in US dollars, including that one month of VIP is $39.95 and one month of VIP Plus is $51.39. Plans up to six months renew until you cancel. Twelve-month plans do not renew.
Keeping your profile current
Hockey life changes with the calendar. Update your profile when your league moves to a new night, when you buy a new ticket package or when you move to a new city. A fresh profile also reminds people you are active. If you take a break from dating during a busy stretch, it is kind to tell the people you have been talking with.
Common questions from new members
Do I have to be an expert? No. Plenty of people are new to the sport, and saying so honestly is better than pretending.
What if I root for a hated rival? Say it with good humor. Rivalry banter is one of the easier ways to start a conversation. Our guide on dating a rival fan has tips.
Where should we go on a first date? See our hockey date ideas for suggestions in every season, or check your city guide on the cities page.
Is this connected to my team? No. We are independent, and team names on the site are only used to describe where people live.
A note for parents
If you are a hockey parent, you know how much time the sport takes from September to March. Mention that honestly. Many other single parents are in the same rinks on the same weekends and will understand. Keep photos of your kids off your profile; you can share that part of your life once you know someone better.
Ready?
The steps above take about fifteen minutes the first time. Signup Here to begin, or sign in to finish a profile you started earlier.
What a good first week looks like
Most people find their footing within a week or so. Day one is the profile. Over the next few days you send a handful of thoughtful messages and reply to anyone who writes to you. By the weekend you may have one or two conversations that feel promising. That is a healthy start. Sending dozens of copy-and-paste openers usually works worse than five messages that show you read the profile.
If a week goes by with little to show for it, look at your profile again. Is the first photo clear? Does your hockey section say something specific? Is your search area too narrow? Small changes often make a big difference, and our features page has more tips on photos and openers.