# Hockey Canada Network — user reviews

> 39 indexed App Store user reviews of Hockey Canada Network by Hockey Canada, rated 2.60/5 from 5 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockey-canada-network/id1040578840/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockey-canada-network/id1040578840.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Newest reviews (14 of 39)

### 1/5 — Can't use the app anymore

*2020-08-03*

I paid for a year subscription and for the last 4-5 months, I only have access to the free version. Tried restoring my subscription and it doesn't find it anymore. Something needs to be done here!!!

### 1/5 — Unable to use app

*2020-07-27*

I’ve had a subscription for over a year now, just recently I have been unable to view the premium content I’ve paid for. I have tried to find a help desk section on the website, app and even the App Store to get in touch with someone who can help me but keep getting an error message saying hockey Canada hasn’t set up their website for it. I am unable to use this app and the subscription I’ve been paying for please any help would be appreciated.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 1/5 — App under construction?!

*2020-07-11*

Not happy I have paid for a yearly subscription and the app doesn’t currently work!

### 1/5 — Bug the subcrine

*2020-07-01*

I have purchased a one-year subscription to premium content, but for some unknown reason the premium subscription does not work and the account settings section says: Free Plan. I can't contact the support team either (DNS resolution error). If necessary, I can provide receipts and screenshots to confirm my yearly premium subscription. I also contacted Apple support and was informed that an error in your application

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 1/5 — Bag

*2020-05-28*

I have a premium account, but they ask me to sign up for a premium

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 2/5 — Wish the videos would work

*2019-12-28*

It was a great app until the videos stopped working. They load and maybe play a few seconds then freeze. All I get is the audio. Not helpful. Won't be subscribing next year if this isn't fixed.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 2/5 — App useful if could get it to work

*2019-10-19*

I had this app last season and really found it helpful.  Went to renew this year and I can’t get into the app to see the premium content. It says I don’t have a subscription yet I have been charged for it.  I have contacted App Store who says contact developer which has not been easy. Still waiting to hear from hockey Canada network.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. 

Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

### 2/5 — Mixed views

*2018-11-19*

Found the drills a useful resource to expand the tool kit. The drills were hit and miss, but the different drill categories made navigation simple. App Store issues caused the subscription to not be recognized on my device. Tried to contact Hockey Canada Network about the issue but could not find a contact link, just an FAQ. The subscription price is steep.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. 

Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

### 2/5 — Most drills useless for developing goaltender

*2018-11-15*

It’s no surprise Canadian goaltending is Falling behind other Countries. Almost every drill ends with a breakaway on the goalie. There is no real game situations at the end of any drills to help them develop any tracking or hockey sense. They should be good in shootouts atleast.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. 

As part of our annual review of the Hockey Canada Network, our team here at Hockey Canada made goaltending content a priority for the 2019-20 season. There is now a goaltending-specific section in the Skills Development tab with more than 80 drills working on various skills for goaltenders of all ages. There is also a Coaching Goalies resource in the Coaching tab, which offers some additional articles and resources for coaches. 

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to coaching@hockeycanada.ca.

### 1/5 — $$$$$$$$$

*2018-09-28, version 1.6.0*

Déçu de voir que cet outil n’est pas gratuit! J’aurais sûrement payé un petit montant initial mais pas une inscription par mois ou par année. 
Décu de devoir utiliser celui de USA. Pourtant je suis fier d’être canadien et je coach mes enfants depuis plus de 10 ans alors j’ai payé en masse pour ce sport qu’on aime tous! 

:(

### 2/5 — It might be good....

*2018-09-12*

Seems like the content is ok, but pretty much need the subscription to access any drills or plans. Lots of free stuff out there. Save your $$.

**Developer response:** Every coach who takes a coaching clinic in Canada is given an access code for a free one-year subscription to the Hockey Canada Network as a coaching resource. After that subscription expires, coaches are offered a $10 renewal code for another year.


Coaches who do not take a course can reach out to their member branch and/or minor hockey association to receive access to this coaching resource. Coaches can also visit HockeyCanadaNetwork.com and use the promo code HCCERT2019 to receive 50% off the price of the Hockey Canada Network.

In addition, the Hockey Canada Network does have content available for free users. However, the majority of content pertinent to coaches is included with the premium subscription, which can be accessed by the methods mentioned above.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to coaching@hockeycanada.ca.

### 1/5 — Coach

*2018-05-10*

Although it is important for developers to make a profit, a one time fee is acceptable but as stated by others, as volunteer coach myself, I give ample amounts of time to support kids in hockey, and am honoured to do so but in looking for additional resources, this ‘no access without paying a gauging fee’ on this app is garbage! Absolute garage. (I am a Canadian prairie kid btw) Hockey Canada, You should be embarrassed, give your inflated heads a careful shake. I would highly suggest going to the USA hockey app, it’s a gem! Download it, it’s much more reasonable!!!

**Developer response:** Every coach who takes a coaching clinic in Canada is given an access code for a free one-year subscription to the Hockey Canada Network as a coaching resource. After that subscription expires, coaches are offered a $10 renewal code for another year.


Coaches who do not take a course can reach out to their member branch and/or minor hockey association to receive access to this coaching resource. Coaches can also visit HockeyCanadaNetwork.com and use the promo code HCCERT2019 to receive 50% off the price of the Hockey Canada Network.

In addition, the Hockey Canada Network does have content available for free users. However, the majority of content pertinent to coaches is included with the premium subscription, which can be accessed by the methods mentioned above.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to coaching@hockeycanada.ca.

### 1/5 — Too Expensive and no goalie content

*2018-01-01*

The app is way too expensive for what you get.  I never got an access code for coaching these past couple of years.  I’m not going to pay for volunteering my time and there’s no goalie content.  Much better resources on the internet for free.

**Developer response:** Hello Jxcb,

Thank you for your feedback, if you would like to email me directly at epaulucci@appcolony.ca I would love to get more feedback from you and assist you with the content and access.

Thanks,
Elise

### 1/5 — Why charge $?

*2017-10-10, version 1.5.0*

Why is there a premium monthly membership? The people that would be using this tool, shouldn’t have to pay for premium content... we’re volunteers, coaching kids. That’s a big fail, Hockey Canada.. $5 one time fee, sure, monthly? no thanks. I’ll put that $ to TeamSnap. And USA app is free... see you there!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Хоккей Канада

*2023-05-29*

Здравствуйте. Приложение работает не корректно, не открывается

### 1/5 — Use it for free they say!

*2022-09-25*

Says the app can be used for free at a limited amount of access. The only free access is the download!
Stop paying for condos in downtown Toronto and start growing the game like the Americans and the Europeans!

### 1/5 — PD

*2022-08-15*

Not user friendly. 
I just can’t open an account because you want to many details.

### 1/5 — Haven’t been impressed in years

*2021-10-07*

Hockey USA’s app is actually far better. 

Used this app as an instructor for years and as a coach for years. 

The facts that it’s been available for over 7 years and isn’t available on PC for coaches is All you need to know.

### 1/5 — Why does this cost money?

*2021-09-20*

USA Hockey has a Mobile Coach App that is free, easier to use, and has more content, with better organizational.

I wish I could give this a zero rating for being so insultingly terrible.

### 1/5 — Kicked me out of my subscription

*2020-08-31*

Won’t recognize my subscription which App Store confirms is still valid for two months

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 1/5 — Issue!

*2020-08-30*

I have been a member to this app since 2016, I just renewed my subscription and it does not work! It says I’m still on free plan and doesn’t allow me to view details of drills! Need this fix ASAP as my conditioning camp is opening on Tuesday September 1 2020.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 1/5 — Subscription issues

*2020-08-29*

I paid in full for my yearly subscription and it says that I'm using the free subscription. I can't access anything?

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.  

We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

### 1/5 — App doesn't work

*2020-08-20*

Me to have purchased a one-year to premium content , Hockey Canada , where my premium content ?

### 1/5 — 购买了以后不能观看Premium

*2020-08-05*

App有问题，我一直在订阅中，可是没发看

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2018-08-26*

Nice app! Greetings from Russia!

### 5/5 — Great app, a must have

*2017-10-30*

Great App, very useful.

Got access code from HEO coaching course.

### 5/5 — What every hockey coach needs

*2015-12-27, version 1.0.4*

I'll start by saying I have been a hockey coach for 8 years, and a player for over 30 years. The content in this app is bar down (see what I did there) the best of breed. 

The drills, as a coach I am always looking for new drills to keep my players engaged, this app has hundreds of drills or variations of drills I have never seen. 

The skills, I love showing my players the skills in the app. Before a game in the dressing room, after a practice, it's great to share with the players skills they could work on. And the fact some of the skills are performed by players they recognize really helps them engage with the content. Also, I am not a goalie and our association doesn't have a goalie coach so the goalie skill videos are invaluable. 

The pre-made practice plans are nice but don't necessarily cover all the skills I want to cover following a game. However, the pre-made practice plans are great when I'm in a bind and too busy to come up with one when before a practice. They are also nice for my assistants to use if I can't make a practice. 

I can't say enough, every hockey coach, player, and even hockey parents should have this app. The content is invaluable no matter what level you are coaching/playing/or watching. I let my son look at the app and I was shocked to see how interested he was in the pre-game nutrition articles. He is now requesting pre-game meals before his games. Kind of funny. 

Great work Hockey Canada!

### 5/5 — Coach/teacher

*2015-12-27, version 1.0.4*

Incredibly well designed app and easy to navigate through. The visuals and live practice footage are an awesome feature, making the drills easy to understand. This is a great tool to help plan and prepare for practices. The articles are engaging and relevant to any coach/parent/fan. 

Hockey Canada has done a great job with this app and it is obvious that an incredible amount of time, organization and thought has gone into it. In addition, they continue to help foster a love for the game. Some people are really ignorant in their responses/criticism, without realizing the time and costs to creating an app like this one. Hockey Canada has offered a product that will help coaches effectively plan practices and drills, without the burden of hauling a heavy binder around. 

I've been an assistant hockey and baseball coach for years and have felt some of the practices are lacking flow and organization. This app will help change the way that we practice! 

Thank you Hockey Canada! I highly recommend this product to any hockey fan/coach. I love that it is a free app, and that a subscription for more footage/coverage is only 4$/month if decided. I hope that this app will be available for other sports as well. 

Thank you for helping change the way that I plan practices.

### 5/5 — Outstanding Development Tool

*2015-12-27, version 1.0.4*

Way to go Hockey Canada.  A must have for coaches, players and parents...

### 5/5 — Steven

*2015-12-27, version 1.0.3*

This is a pretty awesome tool .. I am pretty new to coaching and have been able to use the practice plans , and the drills to prepare in half the time it used to take me .. I can't wait for the share feature so I can include my players in each practice plan before we get in the ice .. Should save me a lot of time on ice and with the videos each kid will know what we are doing before they hit the ice ..

### 4/5 — Excellent drill/video content - needs ability to draw/share custom drills

*2020-01-27*

Like: 

1.  Ability to leverage pre-built Hockey Canada drills and customize (add/remove drills) or build my own custom practice plans leveraging other Hockey Canada content (the library is quite big and getting bigger - much larger than the equivalent US Hockey library).

2. Embedded drill/skill demo videos allows coaching staff to review content before arriving at the rink.  Eliminates confusion regarding proper teaching technique.  All content can be shared with assistant coaches/players/parents at n/c to them.

Needs work:

1.  No way to print practice plans for distribution to coaches at the rink.  Reality is we need to explain drills to players on ice and that requires a coach’s board. Printing and taping paper plans to a coaches board is fast and effective.  Showing a tablet to 17 players all at once doesn’t work.  Individual coaches typically carry a paper copy of the drills on ice too.

2. Need the ability to assign/tag individual drills to coaching staff members with additional instruction notes ex: “Bob -  run in defensive zone with 5 players at 5 min intervals.  Don’t forget to emphasize hard passes”.

3. US Hockey app has some useful features like a companion desktop app (the ability to draw up your own drills is important for all coaches). There is also a missed opportunity for Hockey Canada to crowd source innovative drills from the 1000s of hockey coaches across Canada.  Give people tools to easily write up and share drills and they will.

4.  The app sign up process is cumbersome.  When I shared content with parents/players many found the sign up process confusing and gave up in frustration.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. 
Your comment was from a couple years ago and since then we have made many many updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network. 

Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss some of your points and explain the new features we now have available for coaches.

### 3/5 — Issue

*2020-08-18*

I have Been paying for premium for 3 years but says I’m still on the free subscription...

### 2/5 — Premium subscription

*2020-08-28*

A month ago I paid for premium yet it still restricts me to free access only. Does anyone know I to rectify this.

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2020-02-04*

Multiple refreshes on every page. Needed to try the login 3 times. Searches don’t work the first time.
Please fix.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We continue to make updates to the functionality of the Hockey Canada Network on a regular basis. 
Please contact coaching@hockeycanada.ca and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss the specific issues you are having.

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