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Hockey Community is a platform for hockey players. We empower thousands of people around the world to discover, organize, and play hockey through our app and its tools. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, Hockey Community is completely founder-owned and operated.

our story

It started with a dilemma.

About 10 years ago,  Alex Toulemonde  moved to Canada to experience the sport synonymous with Canadian culture. With hopes of playing the game we’ve all come to love, he soon discovered the frustration of finding hockey.

When there is a problem. There is a solution.

Let's use today's technology to connect others.

Enter Ryan Samson  -- Alex’s friend and passionate hockey enthusiast. Together, the idea for Hockey Community began to take shape with a simple promise: make hockey happen. Shortly after, Hockey Community was born

It's more than just an app.

It's a Community.

Hocker Community finds it's first developer inside the community!  Amrit Kahlon  who is one of HC's early users, is now behind Hockey Community's techology.

As the community grows and the product evolves, one thing remains the same: Our team's mission to make hockey happen.

A few stories within the community

New members. Old players. New in town. New to the game. These are just some of the diverse stories that make up the vibrant community of players on HC. We believe that everyone can find their tribe on our platform.

The Road To Invermere

HC heads to Invermere

Michel’s HC Story

Moved here and didn't know anyone

Jas’ Journey

Got back into the sport

BTH 2019 Recap

New year, new venue, same awesome weekend.

Jeff & Elisa

Match Made in Hockey Heaven

Meet the contributors behind Hockey Community

We love hockey just as much as you. We eat, sleep, breathe, and probably smell like hockey. Meet the contributors behind Hockey Community. We’re a small, tight-knit group of people from different backgrounds who volunteer their time to the initial promise of making hockey happen.

Pat McGowan
Fullstack Developer

Master of none on and off the ice, Patty brings a wide range skills as a defence and full-stack developer. Whether it's diving deep into the depths of a terminal, or into the depths of the net, his love for the game and passion for the craft keeps him smiling and joking even under pressure, and an extra long stick makes for some sneaky poke-checks.

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Master of none on and off the ice, Patty brings a wide range skills as a defence and full-stack developer. Whether it's diving deep into the depths of a terminal, or into the depths of the net, his love for the game and passion for the craft keeps him smiling and joking even under pressure, and an extra long stick makes for some sneaky poke-checks.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
I like hockey n shit
Go-to Pump Up Song
21 21 21

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Alex Toulemonde
CEO + Co-Founder

The mastermind and captain behind Hockey Community. Alex has the passion for innovative technology. He now focuses on discovering the best minds on the planet to work on making hockey more accessible.

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The mastermind and captain behind Hockey Community. Alex has the passion for innovative technology. He now focuses on discovering the best minds on the planet to work on making hockey more accessible.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
I don't know which one to choose between playing wayne gretzky on Nintendo 64 or playing pond hockey for three days in a row on the beautiful lake of Windermere
Go-to Pump Up Song
Highway to Hell AC/DC

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Ryan Samson
COO + Co-Founder

The assistant captain of Hockey Community. He is behind the vision and player experience of HC. Known to have the silkiest mitts. The man with the magic hands not only creates the design vision, but also manages the operations at HC. His creativity has helped fuel the brand of HC.

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The assistant captain of Hockey Community. He is behind the vision and player experience of HC. Known to have the silkiest mitts. The man with the magic hands not only creates the design vision, but also manages the operations at HC. His creativity has helped fuel the brand of HC.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Being able to experience playing a shinny on Lake Louise, Alberta.
Go-to Pump Up Song
T.N.T - AC/DC

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Amrit Kahlon
CTO

The man that is behind HC’s technology is as fearless as your regular third string NHL goaltender. His expertise with today’s technology brings HC to the leading edge. Don’t be fooled by his unorthodox style of goaltending as your wide open net might get stymied by a wild pad stack.

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The man that is behind HC’s technology is as fearless as your regular third string NHL goaltender. His expertise with today’s technology brings HC to the leading edge. Don’t be fooled by his unorthodox style of goaltending as your wide open net might get stymied by a wild pad stack.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Finding Hockey Community as an adult - after quitting hockey due to injury and multiple surgeries - and playing every day, reigniting the addiction.
Go-to Pump Up Song
Go To Sleep - Eminem

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Brandon Liu
Fullstack Developer

Brandon’s been playing hockey since he was just five years old. Skilled at both forward and defence, he brings this combination of front-end and back-end experience to his role as a full-stack developer. Described as a playmaker, he’s busy setting up new back-end technologies that power our platform.

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Brandon’s been playing hockey since he was just five years old. Skilled at both forward and defence, he brings this combination of front-end and back-end experience to his role as a full-stack developer. Described as a playmaker, he’s busy setting up new back-end technologies that power our platform.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Scoring a goal at GM Place during the Timbits hockey intermission.
Go-to Pump Up Song
Byte - Martin Garrix

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Richard Lam
Communications Guru

The guy behind nurturing and growing HC’s community. He enjoys checking analytics and metrics almost as much as hockey stats, and tries to bring this cerebral approach to the ice. Most of the time though, he ends up overthinking the game and shooting wide.

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The guy behind nurturing and growing HC’s community. He enjoys checking analytics and metrics almost as much as hockey stats, and tries to bring this cerebral approach to the ice. Most of the time though, he ends up overthinking the game and shooting wide.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Going top corner in the shootout to win the league championship in Novice C - the lowest level possible.
Go-to Pump Up Song
Boom - P.O.D.

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Peter Suen
Event Coordinator

Peter is the mastermind behind our annual Beat The Heat tournament. He makes everything look smooth and effortless both on and off the ice. That’s why he gets a pass for once awarding the trophy to the wrong team. Everyone’s a winner in Peter’s books, and he’s a winner in ours.

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Peter is the mastermind behind our annual Beat The Heat tournament. He makes everything look smooth and effortless both on and off the ice. That’s why he gets a pass for once awarding the trophy to the wrong team. Everyone’s a winner in Peter’s books, and he’s a winner in ours.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Travelling to HK and winning KPP Hockey 5s with the boys
Go-to Pump Up Song
Asking Alexandria - Where did it go

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Matt Tsang
Strategic Advisor

Matt brings a wealth of experience as the co-founder and principal of two marketing agencies, and is the former chair of the marketing committee of a local league. He’s also a lifelong hockey fan and player.

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Matt brings a wealth of experience as the co-founder and principal of two marketing agencies, and is the former chair of the marketing committee of a local league. He’s also a lifelong hockey fan and player.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
Watching the '94 cup run, and then afterwards, watching Bure and Mogilny play together - 2 of my favourite all-time players
Go-to Pump Up Song
Eminem - 'Till I Collapse

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Pat McGowan
Fullstack Developer

Master of none on and off the ice, Patty brings a wide range skills as a defence and full-stack developer. Whether it's diving deep into the depths of a terminal, or into the depths of the net, his love for the game and passion for the craft keeps him smiling and joking even under pressure, and an extra long stick makes for some sneaky poke-checks.

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Master of none on and off the ice, Patty brings a wide range skills as a defence and full-stack developer. Whether it's diving deep into the depths of a terminal, or into the depths of the net, his love for the game and passion for the craft keeps him smiling and joking even under pressure, and an extra long stick makes for some sneaky poke-checks.

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Favourite Hockey Memory
I like hockey n shit
Go-to Pump Up Song
21 21 21

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Get Involved and become a contributing member

We all know the saying “Rome was not built in a day”. Big communities take time to flourish and require help from many people. Over time, hockey community grew with the aid from many members and its contributors. How can you be a part of this growing community?

Find out more on how you can become a part of our hockey community family and contribute to grow the sport we all come to love!

Get Invovled!