Season
September through April
Hockey in Ottawa, ON
Find a hockey game in Ottawa.
Ottawa's rinks are spread to the suburbs, so a downtown player will often drive out to Kanata or Orleans for a game and back the same night. Set your position and travel radius, and Finder tells you when a Ottawa team is short.
Playing hockey in Ottawa
When and where Ottawa plays hockey.
Where games happen
city arenas in Nepean, Kanata, and Orleans
Positions you can list
Goalie · Defence · Forward
Ottawa's adult sports scene is shaped by a large public-sector workforce with predictable evenings, which makes weeknight leagues unusually well attended. The city spans the river into Gatineau, so leagues often draw from both sides.
Running a hockey team in Ottawa? See how BenchApp manages hockey teams
For players
Three steps to a game in Ottawa.
Add hockey to your profile
Tell Finder you play hockey, which position, and how far from Ottawa you will travel.
See openings near Ottawa
Get matched with nearby teams that need a goalie for an upcoming game.
Claim your spot
When a game looks right, tap once and the captain knows you are in.
For captains
Short a player for a Ottawa game?
Post the opening with the position, skill level, time, and place. Finder shows it to players near Ottawa, ON 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 Ottawa.
How do I find a hockey game in Ottawa?
Create a free BenchApp Finder profile, add hockey as one of your sports, and set your position and travel radius from Ottawa. When a nearby team needs a goalie, defence, or forward, you get notified and can claim the spot.
When is hockey season in Ottawa?
September through April in Ottawa. Games are typically played at city arenas in Nepean, Kanata, and Orleans.
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
Tell Finder what you play and where. Teams near Ottawa, ON that are short a player will come to you.