How to Use This Free Online Hockey Scoreboard
Learn how to use our hockey score keeper app to track games like a pro. This tutorial covers all features of our online scoreboard.
1Quick Start Guide
Getting started with our ice hockey scoreboard is simple. When you first load the app, you'll see a fully functional scoreboard ready for your game.
- No account or registration required - just open and start tracking
- Your game state is automatically saved to your browser
- Works on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile phone
- Dark mode by default for easy viewing at the rink
2Scoring Controls
The scoreboard makes it easy to track goals and attribute them to individual players:
Quick Goal
Click the score number or the + button next to it to instantly add a goal — no popup, no confirmation needed.
Keyboard Shortcut
Click anywhere on a team's panel to select it (a SPACE badge appears). Then press Space to score or Backspace to remove a goal — hands-free.
Remove a Goal
Click the − button beside the score, press Backspace when the team is selected, or use the Undo button in the control panel.
Record the Scorer
Click the small ✏ +player button under the score to open the scorer entry form. Type a name or jersey number, then confirm.
Shots on Goal
Track shots on goal using the SOG counters below each team's score. Click to add, use the − button or Undo to remove.
3Timer Management
Our hockey game timer offers full control over game timing:
- Start/Stop:Click the timer display to start or pause the countdown.
- Adjust Time:Use the +10s and -10s buttons to make quick adjustments.
- Period Control:The period indicator shows the current period. Click to advance manually.
- Reset:Use the reset button in settings to start a new period or game.
4Penalty Tracking
Track penalties with our built-in penalty box feature:
Adding Penalties
Click "Add Penalty" for a team, enter the player number, select the penalty type (Minor, Major, Misconduct), and the timer will start automatically when the game clock is running.
Power Play Timer
When one team has more players in the penalty box, the power play indicator activates automatically. The PP/PK status updates in real-time.
Early Release
Click on an active penalty to release it early (e.g., when a power play goal is scored on a minor penalty).
5Live Sharing
Share your game with fans and friends in real-time:
- Share Link:Generate a unique URL that others can open to see live score updates.
- OBS Overlay:Use the overlay URL to display the scoreboard in your live stream.
- Customizable:Adjust colors and styles for the overlay to match your stream theme.
6Export Options
Save and share your game results in several formats:
Screenshot (PNG)
Export a PNG image of the current scoreboard to share on social media or in group chats.
PDF Summary
Export a full game report including all events, goals, and penalties as a PDF file.
JSON Data
Export the raw game data as JSON and import it again later to restore the full game state.
7Swap Sides at Intermission
In ice hockey, teams switch ends after each period. Use the Swap Sides button in the control panel to flip home and away instantly.
What Gets Swapped
Team names, colors, scores, penalty timers, and all recorded events remap to the correct side automatically. No need to start a new game.
Undo if Needed
Swap Sides supports undo. If you tap it by mistake, hit the Undo button in the control panel to revert immediately.
8Upload Team Logos
Give your scoreboard a professional look by adding team logos alongside custom colors.
How to Upload
Open Settings → find the Logo row under each team → click Upload and choose any image from your device. PNG with a transparent background works best.
Privacy
Logos are stored locally in your browser only. Nothing is sent to a server. They persist across sessions until you remove them in Settings or clear your browser data.
9Save and Review Past Games
Sign in with your Google account to unlock persistent game history across all your devices.
Save a Game
When you're signed in, a Save Game button appears in the control panel. Click it after the final buzzer, give the match a name, and it's stored in your account.
Browse History
Visit My Games from the top-right avatar menu to see all saved games. Expand any match to view the goal log including scorer names, periods, and times.