🏒 Time to Score

Hockey Scorekeeping Quick Reference

Before You Start

  • Select Game: Find your game in the list. Check the color: Green (within 2hrs) | Yellow (2-4hrs) | Red (4+ hrs away)
  • Check In Players: Go to Roster tab → Click player name (black highlight = checked in) → Assign jersey numbers
  • Set Lineup: Click Flags button (bottom left) → Select starting lineup → Mark goalies with G button → Enter coach name to verify

Select Goalies

Step 1: Click on goalie name on Clock tab
Step 2: Goalie Change tab appears
Step 3: Select starting goalie for each team
Step 4: Confirm selection
💡 Tip: If "No Goalie" appears, you haven't selected a starter yet.

Start the Clock

Press the big RED button in the center to begin warm-up
Button turns GREEN when the clock is running
Spacebar also works to start/stop
Pregame and period length should already be programmed

Recording a GOAL

1. Press Goal button (Away or Home side)
2. Enter goal scorer number
3. Enter 1st assist number
4. Enter 2nd assist number (or click No assist)
5. Tab auto-closes
💡 Tip: Unknown scorers? Leave blank and fill in later from the Edit Game tab.

Recording a PENALTY

1. Press Penalty button (Away or Home side)
2. Select player number who committed penalty
3. Choose penalty type:
  • Common (Tripping, Holding, Roughing)
  • Serious (Fighting, Boarding, Kicking)
  • Uncommon (Broken Stick, etc.)
4. Select duration (2min / 5min / Major / Game Misconduct / etc)
5. System auto-sets time
💡 Coincidental Penalties Trick: Press Hold Update first, enter both teams' penalties, then press Hold Update again to display all at once.

Recording SAVES (Shots on Goal)

1. Click Save button under the goalie (Away or Home side)
2. Number increments automatically
3. Left number = goals against | Right number = total shots on goal
💡 Tip: Saves = shots on goal for the opposing team.

Recording TIMEOUTS

1. Press Timeout button (Away or Home side)
2. 60-second timer starts automatically
3. Button grays out when expired
4. Horn sounds at end
💡 Tip: Can cancel if pressed by accident before timer ends—just press the button again.

Utility Buttons

Hold Update
Notes
Mute
Horn

🔨 Hold Update

Batch multiple entries before displaying on scoreboard. Prevents constant updates.

📝 Notes

Record official or admin notes for infractions or incidents needing documentation.

🔇 Mute

Silence all audio from the system if needed.

Game End Sequence

1. Clock Runs Out: Final buzzer sounds automatically. Period changes to "E". Red button becomes yellow "End Game".

2. Close Tabs: Close any open tabs except Clock, Edit Game, and Roster.

3. Press End Game: Click the yellow "End Game" button when ready to finalize.

4. Referee Signs: Pop-up asks for referee name. Referee enters name and clicks OK to certify.

5. Return to Menu: Game closes and returns to game selection. Game record is permanently saved.

Before Closing

  • Verify all goals recorded correctly
  • Check penalty times expired properly
  • Confirm goalie changes are accurate
  • Use Edit Game tab to make last-minute corrections
  • All entries must be complete (can't have blank goal scorers)

Keyboard Shortcuts

SPACEBAR

Start/Stop clock — faster than clicking the Run button

Hold Update + Entries + Hold Update

Enter all penalties at once, then press Hold Update again to display (keeps scoreboard clean)

Mini Clock (bottom right)

Always visible and clickable from any tab. Use to pause/resume game clock anytime

Pro Tips

  • Edit Game Tab is Your Friend: Don't start over—use Edit, Insert, or Delete buttons to correct goals, penalties, or goalie changes
  • Penalty Status: Red box = penalty on scoreboard | Yellow W = wait for stoppage | Green Release = player can exit penalty box
  • Flags Button (Roster): Sets starting lineup—prevents crediting injured/scratched players
  • G Button (Roster): Designates player as goalie. Must do before starting game
  • Multiple Penalties: System auto-detects if player gets 4+ penalties in same game. Shows eject box automatically

Pulled Goalie

To pull goalie: Click on goalie name → Click "Empty Net" button
To put goalie back: Click on goalie name → Click "No Goalie" button → Select goalie name
💡 Note: Save button grays out when net is empty (can't record shots).

Common Issues & Solutions

❌ Can't find my game

Check the Rink selector (top right corner) — it must have a black background on the correct rink. Or use "Open My Game ID" button and enter your game ID manually.

❌ Wrong goalie displaying

Click on goalie name → Goalie Change tab appears → Select correct starting goalie → Confirm selection.

❌ Made a mistake (goal or penalty)

Go to Edit Game tab → Use Edit/Insert/Delete buttons to correct.

❌ Game won't close

Verify all tabs closed except Clock, Edit Game, and Roster. All entries must be complete (can't have blank goal scorers).

❌ Multiple penalties on one player

System auto-detects 4+ penalties. Shows eject box and auto-creates ejection penalty automatically.

❌ Unknown scorer or assist

Leave blank when entering goal. Come back to Edit Game tab later to fill in correctly.

❌ Penalty not showing on scoreboard

Check if there's a red box around remaining time — that's the active penalty. Other penalties are queued. Press clock to see details.