Since the Dragons’ Den aired, Shnarped has added Canadian major junior hockey and NCAA college hockey players to the platform. Sproat says the younger prospects add a very interactive element because they’ve grown up using social networking. There are definitely a wide range of interesting players using Shnarped like Jonathan Toews, Brendan Gallagher, Torey Krug, Max Pacioretty, Curtis Lazar, Riley Barber, Leon Draisaitl, Brendan Perlini and so many more.

With some of the hostility faced by players and people close to them on Twitter, I can see why a number of players have turned to a different social media platform like Shnarped to communicate with their fans. Elliotte Friedman recently wrote about how a small percentage of the hockey fan-base is ruining Twitter for players and it won’t be long before players stop using Twitter to interact with fans.

If you’re the type of fan that’s not as interested in the interaction component, the addition of minor pro, junior and college hockey to Shnarped really creates value for a lot of us diehard hockey fans. I definitely recommend Shnarped to anyone who has an interest in hockey beyond just the NHL. With a lot of teams out of playoff contention, it’s a good time to turn your attention to the guys who can help your team in the future.

To find out more about Shnarped, visit their website. You can download the app directly from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.