Where games happen
rinks across Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Hamburg
Hockey in Buffalo, NY
Find a hockey game in Buffalo.
Hockey teams in Buffalo come up short every week. Tell Finder your position and how far you'll travel — when a team nearby needs you, you get the call.
Playing hockey in Buffalo
Where Buffalo plays hockey.
Positions you can list
Goalie · Defence · Forward
Running a hockey team in Buffalo? See how BenchApp manages hockey teams
For players
Three steps to a game in Buffalo.
Add hockey to your profile
Tell Finder the position you play and how far from Buffalo you'll travel.
See openings near Buffalo
Get matched with nearby teams that need a goalie for an upcoming game.
Raise your hand
When a game looks right, one tap puts you on its list. The captain accepts from there, and the game lands in your schedule.
For captains
Short a player for a Buffalo game?
Post the opening with the position, skill level, time, and place. Finder shows it to players near Buffalo, NY who already said they want to play, so you are not chasing the group chat an hour before the game.
Questions
Finding a game in Buffalo.
How do I find a hockey game in Buffalo?
Create a free BenchApp Finder profile, add hockey as one of your sports, and set your position and travel radius from Buffalo. When a nearby team needs a goalie, defence, or forward, you get notified and can raise your hand for the spot.
Where are hockey games played in Buffalo?
Mostly at rinks across Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Hamburg. Finder only shows you games inside the travel radius you set, so you are not scrolling past games across town.
What positions can I sign up for?
Captains post openings by position, so you can list yourself as goalie, defence, or forward and only hear about games that need what you play.
Can I post a hockey game that needs players?
Yes. If you run a team in Buffalo and are short for an upcoming game, you can post the opening with the position, skill level, time, and location, and nearby players who already said they want to play will see it.
Get on the ice, field, or court in Buffalo.
Tell Finder what you play and where. Teams near Buffalo, NY that are short a player will come to you.