# Find a Pickup Hockey Game in Buffalo, NY

Play more hockey in Buffalo. BenchApp Finder matches players with nearby teams that need a goalie, defence, or forward for an upcoming game.

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## Find a hockey game in Buffalo.

Buffalo's adult hockey scene runs deep across several skill tiers, and lake-effect snow weeks are when rosters get thin fast. Set your position and travel radius, and Finder tells you when a Buffalo team is short.

- [Let Buffalo teams find you](https://preview-pr-922.benchapp.com/create-account?intent=freeAgent)

## Hockey in Buffalo, NY

- Season: September through April
- Where games happen: rinks across Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Hamburg
- Positions you can list: Goalie, Defence, Forward

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## FAQ

- 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 claim the spot.
- When is hockey season in Buffalo? September through April in Buffalo. Games are typically played at rinks across Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Hamburg.
- 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.