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Learn more about RinkWriter's features, flexibility, and affordibility...and how it can be used by a single team, an arena, a league, or a tournament.

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  • RinkWriter® is "point & click" software designed for speed and to be user-friendly.
  • RinkWriter® has an automatic "expired-time" calculator to ensure that accurate times are recorded on each scoresheet.
  • RinkWriter® does not require the Internet.  The scorekeeper never has to be concerned about the Internet being "slow" , "down" or "unavailable" during a game.
  • RinkWriter® has been  developed and field-tested by scorekeepers under actual game conditions since 2001.
  • "Fairplay Points" and other comments may be included with a few clicks of the computer mouse.  
  • An optional remote monitor may be connected to the rink-side computer by using a video extender kit or a scan converter.
  • If the scorekeeper has made an error in determining the number of shots or saves by goaltender, he/she is notified of the error.
  • If either team has 3 goaltenders for a game, the scoresheet is automatically reformatted to show up to 6 goaltenders.  In all other cases, the scoresheet will be automatically formatted for 4 goaltenders.
  • The scorekeeper simply selects only the names of the players who are actually participating in the current game when entering the "Starters" and "Alternates".  
  • The "Team Shots on Goal" information/table is automatically calculated and placed on the scoresheet when the goalie stats are entered.
  • Shots taken on an empty net and goals scored into an empty net are are not included in a goaltender's totals but are included in the team's total.
  • A calculator verifies the "SOG" and "Saves" as they are entered by the scorekeeper...and a message is sent to the scorekeeper if there is an error.
  • If a goal or a penalty has been erroneously entered, it may be edited by typing the correction directly into the "Game Log".
  • If there is a change in scoring or if an assist is added, the change may be typed directly into the "Game Log".  
  • When entering a goal, the P.A. announcer/scorekeeper will automatically see the total number of goals that the scoring player has scored during the game.
  • If the starting lineups are introduced in a darkened arena the "Show Starting Lineups" and "PA Announcements" windows can be seen in the dark.
  • Successful and unsuccessful penalty shots are automatically shown on the hockey scoresheet.
  • Game-winning goals are automatically determined and printed on the hockey scoresheet.
  • RinkWriter® has a built-in power play calculator...most power play scenarios are automatically calculated and placed on the scoresheet.
  • The calculator will determine the total number of power play attempts and the total amount of time each team is on the power play.  However, RinkWriter® will not calculate every scenario...there are millions.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • RinkWriter® scoresheets are easy to read and they are automatically standardized to the same format with every printer and by every scorekeeper.
  • Most RinkWriter® calculations are automatically performed for the scorekeeper.
  • RinkWriter's® scoresheet is comprehensive and it is "fan friendly".  It is well organized and does not include a lot of extra uninteresting "clutter".
  • All game data is instantly saved as it is entered...even if you turn your computer off or have a power outage.
  • Rosters can be typed into one computer... and they be copied and pasted into other computers.
  • Type each player's name only one time during his/her entire career with a team.
  • The names of hundreds of coaches and officials may be entered and saved…
  • Your hockey scoresheets may be placed on your own web site or they may be sent as e-mail attachments.
  • If desired, you may print blanks on the scoresheet for the coaches, scorekeeper, and officials to sign.  
  • The option of printing comments on the scoresheet is provided.
  • For high school games, the junior varsity and varsity rosters may be combined as a single roster.  The coach simply "scratches" the players who are not participating in the current game.
  • When the goalie stats are entered, the "Scoring by Periods" information/table is automatically calculated and placed on the scoresheet .
  • "Penalties and Penalty Minutes" are automatically calculated and placed on the scoresheet.
  • Entering Quality Scoring Chances at the end of each period automatically sets all defaults to the next period.
  • "Face-offs Won" are automatically totaled and placed on the scoresheet after the data has been entered at the end of each period.
  • Each team's "Overall" and "Conference" records may be entered at any time during the game and they will appear on the scoresheet.
  • Each team's "Next Opponent" and game setting may be entered at any time during the game and the information will be printed on the scoresheet.
  • A pre-game script or any predetermined set of announcements for the public address announcer can be entered in the "PA Announcements" window.  This information is automatically saved from game to game.
  • RinkWriter® is a Windows application for computers with Window 95 or later.
  • Set your computer's monitor to display to at least 1024 X 768 pixels.
  • The operating system should have at least 256 MB of RAM...but 512 or more is recommended.
  • RinkWriter® is a registered trademark.