# Puck Drop 2: Hockey Manager — Mobile hockey GM game 2025 > Mobile hockey general manager simulation game with franchise and minor league management. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Piestansky.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-drop-2-hockey-manager/id1622149700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Marcel Piestansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/882702766) - Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 669 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 39 MB - Languages: American English, Czech - Released: 2022-11-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-drop-2-hockey-manager/id1622149700/reviews.md ## What is Puck Drop 2? = Franchise management = Manage player and staff contracts, track development of young players, improve the team with trades or fill the missing spots with free agents. See your team's transformation by browsing career statistics as well as your trade history. = Minor League = Fully featured minor league provides additional level of control over your franchise. Provide necessary ice time for prospects and keep a reasonable depth of players available for when the injuries start to creep in. = Scouting & Draft = Hire scouting staff for different regions and uncover information about talents for the upcoming draft. Scouting staff provide you with insight into otherwise unknown player abilities as well as adjusted rankings of draft eligible prospects, giving you the opportunity to draft off the board. = Simulation Engine = At the core of Puck Drop is a hockey simulation engine that imitates the flow of a real game of hockey. = Community Hub = Join the Puck Drop community and share custom rosters with other users. = Dark Theme = Enjoy Puck Drop in a low light setting with dark colors that are easy on the eyes. = Overview = • Sign new players, contract extensions or buy-out bad contracts • Trade players and draft picks to assemble the best team possible • Scout prospects for the upcoming draft • Browse your career statistics • Manage both major and minor league teams Start your career as a general manager today by playing free on your iPhone and iPad! ## Key features - Franchise management - Minor league control - Scouting and draft - Hockey simulation engine - Community roster sharing - Dark theme option ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Great Tip | $3.99 | one-time | | Awesome Tip | $7.99 | one-time | | Generous Tip | $12.99 | one-time | | Great Tip | $3.99 | one-time | | Generous Tip | $12.99 | one-time | | Awesome Tip | $7.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Puck Drop 2? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Engaging gameplay - ⏱️ Addictive time-sink - 🔍 Detailed stats and analytics - 🏆 Satisfying team-building experience - 💰 Reasonable monetization model **Cons** - 🤯 Frustrating trades and roster management - 🤖 Inconsistent AI behavior - 🕰️ Slow simulation speeds in free version - 🐛 Bugs and glitches in roster updates - 🤷‍♂️ Lack of customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to edit rosters in premium version - Salary cap issues and invalid roster errors - Permanent scratching of created players - Inconsistent standings and statistics display **Most requested features** - International mode - Expansion draft functionality - More staff management options - Improved prospect scouting and development - Salary cap growth and dynamic budgets ## Recent user reviews (10 of 177) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-drop-2-hockey-manager/id1622149700/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Need 3 with some minor updates *2026-08-18, version 1.3.4* Been playing Puck Drop for as long as it’s been around. Still my favorite hockey sim because it’s the perfect balance between detail, options, and playability. Nothing else comes close. The only things I’d change would be better goalie eval for awards (the Vezina keeps going to goalies that play 30 games but have .910+ s%), stronger trade recs (if something comes up as a likely trade, there should be minimal work involved trying to figure out the exact draft picks it takes to seal the deal…put anything involving exploration under the “Needs More Work” section), and this may be an unpopular opinion, but the FA class is always over-stacked (I can easily build a cup winning team with 20 year old FAs; there shouldn’t be such a glut of strong/you g FAs). Otherwise no notes! Except make a third entry! ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-08-14, version 1.3.4* Solid game so far ### 5/5 — Really addictive *2026-08-14, version 1.3.4* If you update the game more frequently, it could really become something bigger that it is currently Hopefully you take notes ### 4/5 — Great game. *2026-07-25, version 1.3.4* I’ve enjoyed this game so much. Great stress reliever. Could use a few little upgrades now and then to liven it up but I enjoy it greatly. ### 5/5 — Great sum! *2026-07-22, version 1.3.4* Very detailed sim. Impressed! ### 5/5 — great but game crashes *2026-07-20, version 1.3.4* the game keeps crashing and i have to restart my career please fix it ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2026-06-29, version 1.3.4* This game is exactly what I wanted out of a hockey manager, it’s very well done, I highly recommend this ### 5/5 — So good. *2026-06-29, version 1.3.4* Brilliant and so easy to use. Hope the developer has some updates on the way. Currently the with the caps too many good players can’t get on a roster. ### 4/5 — Update the game please !!!! *2026-06-24* We need an update of the games It’s been 6 months !!! Can you update more frequently the rosters and stats ### 5/5 — Dem he ff *2026-06-23, version 1.3.4* Ccbnb ## Frequently asked questions about Puck Drop 2 ### What is Puck Drop 2: Hockey Manager? Puck Drop 2: Hockey Manager is a mobile game that allows you to take on the role of a hockey general manager. You can manage player and staff contracts, develop young players, make trades, and oversee both major and minor league teams. ### What are the key features of this hockey management game? Key features include comprehensive franchise management, a fully functional minor league system, in-depth scouting and drafting capabilities, a realistic hockey simulation engine, and a community hub for sharing custom rosters. It also offers a dark theme for comfortable play in low light. ### Is Puck Drop 2: Hockey Manager free to play? Yes, the game is free to play on iPhone and iPad. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional benefits or content within the game. ### How does the scouting and draft system work? You can hire scouting staff for different regions to uncover information about talents for the upcoming draft. These scouts provide insights into player abilities and adjusted rankings, allowing for strategic drafting decisions, even for players not widely recognized. ### Can I manage my team's finances and contracts? Yes, franchise management is a core aspect of the game. You can sign new players, negotiate contract extensions, and even buy out unfavorable contracts. Tracking player development and managing staff contracts are also integral parts of building a successful team. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.4 — 2025-12-15 • Fixed inability to edit player attributes in custom rosters on iOS 26 ### 1.3.3 — 2025-12-11 # Updates • Updated default rosters for season 2025/26 • Updated maximum salary that can be offered to players • Updated players' salary requirements • Updated CPU teams salary management • Added ability to convert existing rosters to season 2025/26 • Added support for dark and tinted app icons • Slightly increased number of high-quality talents in the draft # Fixes • Fixed some owner goals not showing up correctly ### 1.3.2 — 2025-01-13 - Fixed a crash during the draft - Fixed app freezing momentarily - Minor UI fixes ### 1.3.1 — 2025-01-02 Fixed a crash when starting a new career with a custom roster ### 1.3.0 — 2024-12-29 # Additions • Added GM firing • Added ability to let the head coach control the game simulation (while playing an individual game) • Added ability to convert existing rosters to season 2024/25 • Added ability to sort custom rosters in Community Hub by "downloads" and "modification date" • Added "regulation wins" to team statistics # Updates • Updated default rosters • Updated the playoff tie-breaking procedure (order of the teams in the standings) - Regulation wins now take priority over "regulation and overtime wins" # Fixes • Fixed a bug with salary retention during the offseason • Fixed a single in-game "hit" being tracked twice in statistics • Fixed the visual defensive factor not reflecting actual value • Other minor UI fixes ## Apps similar to Puck Drop 2 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [World Hockey Manager 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-hockey-manager-2026/id1167490395) | 4.0 (2,031) | Free | Games | | [Puck Drop: Hockey Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-drop-hockey-manager/id1524201259) | 4.8 (399) | Free | Games | | [Hockey Legacy Manager 24](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockey-legacy-manager-24/id6449655084) | 4.8 (359) | Free | Games | | [Superstar Hockey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-hockey/id1556321339) | 4.8 (22,579) | Free | Games | | [Franchise Hockey: Pro GM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franchise-hockey-pro-gm/id1327981700) | 4.6 (2,650) | Free | Games | | [Hockey Legacy Manager 23](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hockey-legacy-manager-23/id1627639611) | 4.8 (380) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Marcel Piestansky - [Trisides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trisides/id1481099362) - [Puck Drop: Hockey Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-drop-hockey-manager/id1524201259) All apps by Marcel Piestansky: https://appshunter.io/developer/882702766 ## Related topics [puck drop](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/puck-drop) · [gm hockey](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gm-hockey) · [hockey manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hockey-manager) · [manager games hockey](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/manager-games-hockey) · [ultimate pro hockey gm](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ultimate-pro-hockey-gm) · [sports franchise](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sports-franchise) · [gm games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gm-games) · [world hockey manager 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/world-hockey-manager-2026) · [franchise hockey](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/franchise-hockey) · [hockey general manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hockey-general-manager) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*