Why this comparison exists
Type "hockey singles" into a search bar and a site of that name comes up near the top. It is one of the few other dating services built around the sport, so anyone weighing this site will probably look at it too. That is reasonable. We wrote this page to set the two side by side using things you can check yourself, without guessing about anyone's membership or quoting prices that could change next week.
A disclosure before anything else: this page is written by the team behind Hockey Dating USA, so we have an obvious interest. We have tried to stick to facts a visitor can confirm by opening each site, and to say clearly where the other option might suit you better.
At a glance
| Hockey Dating USA | Hockey Singles | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Adults living in the United States | A worldwide audience; the signup country list covers many nations |
| Language | American English | English |
| How it describes cost | Every plan shown in dollars before signup | Markets itself as no-cost on its homepage; plan prices are not shown there |
| Local content | Ten US city guides with arenas, transit and rinks | No city guides seen on the homepage |
| Guides | Articles on players, rival fans, beer league life and more | Not part of the homepage offer |
| Intent wording in page title | Dating and relationships | Its page title mixes online dating with hookup language |
| Sister site | Hockey Dating Canada, for Canadians | None mentioned |
The details below explain each row.
Who each site is built for
Hockey Singles welcomes people from many countries. When you start its signup, it asks for your orientation, then your age, then your country from a long international list. The United States is on that list, but the site is not organized around American cities or American hockey. Its homepage headline promises local fans of the sport, and it leaves the definition of "near" to its matching.
Hockey Dating USA was set up only for people living in the United States. Everything from spelling to currency to the examples in our guides assumes an American reader. Canadians have their own sister site, and we keep the two apart so each one can talk about local hockey properly. If you live in, say, Columbus or Albany, the difference is mostly in tone and content rather than mechanics. If you like reading about local rinks, transit to the arena and regional rivalries, that is where we put our effort.
How the cost is presented
This is the clearest difference between the two, so we want to describe it carefully.
Hockey Singles markets itself as no-cost. Its page title leads with that idea, and the homepage does not list paid plan prices. Many dating sites that use similar wording offer a basic account at no charge and sell upgrades once you are inside, so visitors should read the pricing details shown after signup before entering card information. We have not quoted any of its prices because they are not published on the homepage and could change.
On Hockey Dating USA, every plan appears on a public pricing page before you create an account. You can see that a week of VIP is $19.99, a month of VIP is $39.95 and the year-long VIP plan is $229.95, along with the matching VIP Plus prices. You can also see which plans renew and which do not: plans from a week to six months renew at their original price until cancelled, and twelve-month plans simply end. You can build a profile before deciding to pay at all.
If price transparency matters to you, compare what each site shows before you commit.
What the page titles suggest about intent
A site's page title is the line you see on a tab and in search results, and it says something about who the owners are trying to reach. The Hockey Singles title pairs hockey online dating with the word "hookup." That is not a criticism; adults are entitled to look for casual connections, and a site may simply be casting a wide net. But if you specifically want a relationship, it is worth knowing what the site emphasizes.
We describe this site as a place for dating and relationships, and we encourage people to state what they want in their profile, whether that is something serious, something relaxed or friendship first. Neither approach is wrong. They suit different people.
Local knowledge versus a general approach
On Hockey Dating USA we publish city guides for ten American hockey markets, working west to east from Los Angeles, Denver and Dallas through the Twin Cities, Chicago and Detroit to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. Those pages describe each home arena, the train or highway most fans use, a few rinks suited to an easy first date and the habits locals care about. We also publish relationship guides on topics like beer league schedules and rival-team couples.
We did not see similar local content on the Hockey Singles homepage. That may not matter to you if all you want is a profile and a search box. It matters more if you like a site that knows your city.
Reviews of Hockey Singles
People often search for reviews before signing up anywhere, and that is wise. We have not included reviews of Hockey Singles here, and we do not publish member reviews of our own site either, because we cannot verify them. Our advice is the same for any dating service: look at independent sources, check how cancellations and renewals work, and test a site with a basic account before paying.
Are they the same company?
No. Hockey Dating USA and Hockey Singles are separate services under separate ownership. We have no relationship with Hockey Singles and nothing on this page should be read as suggesting otherwise. Our only sister site is Hockey Dating Canada, which serves people in Canada.
Where Hockey Singles may suit you better
To be fair, there are cases where the other site may fit:
- You live outside the United States and are not in Canada either. Hockey Singles accepts sign-ups from a long list of countries, while we serve only US residents.
- You want a casual connection and like a site that says so in its title.
- You prefer to start without seeing any prices. Some people simply like signing up first and reading costs later.
Where Hockey Dating USA may suit you better
- You live in the US and want a site written for American hockey.
- You want to see prices before signing up, in dollars, with renewal terms spelled out.
- You like local guides to arenas, transit and rinks in your metro.
- You want relationship advice written around hockey life, such as our advice for dating someone who plays.
Can you use both?
Yes. Nothing stops you from creating a profile on each and seeing where you have better conversations. If you do, use recent photos on both and keep your stated intentions consistent, so nobody is confused if they find you twice.
A checklist for any hockey dating site
Whichever site you choose, run through these questions:
- Can you see prices before you pay, and do you know which plans renew?
- Does the site say clearly whether it is linked to any league or team? (We are not.)
- Are the guides and examples written for your country?
- Does it explain how to block and report people?
- Does it make claims about its size you cannot check?
A good site should pass all five. Our trust and safety page explains how we handle blocking, reporting and scams.
Trying it for yourself
The simplest way to compare is to look. Open each site, read what it says about itself and decide which one sounds like you. If you would like to start here, Signup Here and build your profile first; you can choose a plan later. If you already have a profile, sign in. Our comparisons hub also covers Tinder and Bumble.