Live fantasy hockey drafts for the tournaments that matter
Create a pool for the NHL Playoffs, IIHF World Juniors and Olympic hockey, with custom scoring, smart autodraft and live standings. Completely free.
- No credit card
- Completely mobile-friendly
- Set up in minutes
Create non-conventional hockey pools
The PuckVerse was created for hockey fans to host online drafts for tournaments hosted throughout the years.
NHL Playoffs
Want unique players per team or to allow everyone to select Connor McDavid? We got you covered with our flexible pool settings!
IIHF World Juniors
Create a pool before boxing day to draft the next-generation of stars in this quick tournament!
Olympic Ice Hockey
Men's and women's tournaments are both supported! Will become available every 4 years.
World Cup of Hockey
Coming for the 2028 tournament featuring the 8 countries the NHL will select to participate.
How it works
Create a free account
Sign up with a username and email. That is all we ask for.
Set up your pool
Pick a tournament, the number of teams, your scoring, roster rules and a draft date.
Invite your friends
Share your join code and pool password. Friends will be able to then create an account and join the pool.
Draft and follow
Host an offline or online draft, then keep track of the standings as the pool progresses!
Simple easy-to-use draft portal
When it comes draft day, everyone in your pool drafts together in real time. The draft board on the left shows every one of your picks highlighted, so you always know when your turn is coming up!
Filter the player pool by position or team, search for a name, and sort by stats like points, points per game, wins or shutouts. Switch to your watchlist to see the players you ranked ahead of time, and check any user's roster on the right to see what positions they still need.
Your pool, your rules
We know how important flexibility is when it comes to pools. Decide how many points each stat available is worth, and choose your tiebreakers. Pick the number of teams, the draft date and how long each user gets to pick.
Flexible roster construction
Build rosters the way your group likes them:
- Any number of players, no position limits
- Skaters only (forwards and defense)
- Skaters and goalies
- A set number of forwards, defense and goalies
Neat features
Smart autodraft
Can't make it? The autodraft bot uses your rankings and draft plans, and won't fill your roster with six goalies.
Personal rankings
Build your own watchlist for every pool ahead of the draft so you are ready when your pick comes up.
"Your pick" notifications
Get a push notification when you are on the clock, even if you're not on the page at that moment.
Live standings
Once the draft is done, view everyone's roster and keep track of who's atop the leaderboard!
Frequently asked questions
Is The PuckVerse free?
Yes. Creating a pool, inviting friends and running a live draft are all free. The site is supported by ads.
What is the difference between a live and an offline draft?
A live draft has a scheduled date and time, and everyone drafts together online with a pick timer. An offline draft has no scheduled time, which works well if your group drafts in person and just wants a place to keep rosters and standings.
How is the draft order decided?
The pool admin can set the order manually, randomize it right away, or have it randomized automatically one hour before the draft starts so nobody can complain about it being rigged.
What happens if I miss my pick?
If the pick timer runs out, the autodraft bot picks for you. It follows your personal rankings first and your draft plans (for example "forward in round 1"), and it has built-in limits so your roster stays balanced even if you never set anything up.
How does scoring work?
The pool admin chooses how many points each stat is worth. Skaters can score on goals, assists, game-winning goals and hat tricks. Goalies can score on wins, regulation losses, overtime/shootout losses, and shutouts. Ties in the standings are broken with tiebreakers the admin picks, like points per game or total goals.
Can I change the pool settings after creating it?
Yes. Scoring, roster rules, the draft date and more can be edited by the pool admin up until the draft is complete.
How often are stats updated?
Stats are updated as quickly as possible. The PuckVerse is run by one person with a day job, so allow some leniency here!
Want to know more? Read our about us page or send us an email.