Introducing Live Scoring: Real-Time Game Updates for Every League

After 18 months of development and beta testing with 50+ leagues, we're thrilled to announce the general availability of **Live Scoring**—the most requested feature in RocketHockey history.

Live Scoring transforms how leagues share game information. Instead of waiting hours (or days) for someone to update a spreadsheet, scores, stats, and play-by-play are available instantly—to fans at home, players who couldn't make it, and parents watching from work.

Why We Built This

Every league commissioner has heard the same question: "What's the score?"

Whether it's a parent stuck at work, a player checking on their team's game, or a fan following the playoff race, people want real-time information. Until now, that meant group texts, Facebook posts, or waiting until after the game.

We surveyed 200+ leagues before building Live Scoring. The results were clear:

**73%** of leagues update scores more than 24 hours after games

**45%** of parents said they'd attend more games if they could follow remotely

**82%** of commissioners wished they had "ESPN-style" score tracking

Live Scoring solves all of these problems.

How It Works

For Scorekeepers

The Live Scoring app is designed for one thing: fast, accurate score entry from the bench or scorer's box.

**Key Features**:

**One-tap goal entry**: Select scorer, confirm assists, done

**Built-in rosters**: All players pre-loaded, no jersey number hunting

**Offline mode**: Works without WiFi, syncs when connection returns

**Period tracking**: Automatic clock management, intermission detection

**Penalty logging**: Track penalties with player, time, and type

**Undo support**: Made a mistake? Easy corrections

**Setup Time**: Under 2 minutes per game. Open the app, select the game, start scoring.

For Fans and Families

Every game gets a public-facing score page—no login required.

**What Fans See**:

Live score with period indicator

Goal-by-goal breakdown (time, scorer, assists)

Penalty summary

Live shot counter (if tracked)

Game events timeline

**How to Access**:

League provides QR code or link

Fans open in any browser

Page auto-refreshes every 30 seconds

**Social Sharing**: One-click share to Twitter, Facebook, or group chats. Perfect for proud parents.

For League Administrators

Live Scoring integrates seamlessly with your existing RocketHockey setup.

**Automatic Stat Sync**: Goals, assists, penalties, and goalie stats flow directly into season statistics. No double entry.

**Embedded Scoreboard**: Add a live scoreboard widget to your league website. Shows all current games with real-time updates.

**Push Notifications**: Optional alerts for goal events, period changes, and game completion.

Setting Up Live Scoring: Step by Step

Step 1: Enable Live Scoring

Navigate to Settings > League Features > Live Scoring. Toggle to "Enabled."

Step 2: Assign Scorekeepers

For each game, assign a scorekeeper. Options:

**League official** (you assign them)

**Home team scorer** (team captain designates)

**Volunteer** (self-signup from game page)

Scorekeepers receive an email with download link and game access code.

Step 3: Download the App

The Live Scoring app is available on:

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

Android (phones and tablets)

Web (backup option for any device)

Step 4: Test Before Game Day

We recommend a quick test before your first live game:

Create a test game

Log a few goals

Verify they appear on the public page

Delete test data

Step 5: Go Live

On game day, the scorekeeper opens the app, selects the game, and starts tracking when the puck drops.

Best Practices from Our Beta Leagues

After 50+ leagues used Live Scoring in beta, we learned what works:

Have a Backup Scorekeeper

Technology fails. WiFi drops. Batteries die. Always have someone who can take over mid-game.

Position for Visibility

The scorekeeper needs clear sight lines to the goal. Behind the bench or in the scorer's box works best.

Communicate with Fans

Send a league-wide email introducing Live Scoring. Include:

How to access game pages

QR codes or links for each division

What to expect (and what's not tracked)

Start Simple

You don't have to track everything. Start with goals and assists. Add penalties and shots once scorekeepers are comfortable.

Technical Specifications

For the technically curious, here's what powers Live Scoring:

**Latency**: Updates appear on fan pages within 2-3 seconds of entry.

**Offline Resilience**: App queues events locally and syncs when connection returns. Tested in arenas with notoriously bad WiFi.

**Concurrent Viewers**: We've load-tested to 10,000+ simultaneous viewers per game. Playoff games won't crash it.

**Data Security**: All data encrypted in transit. Scorekeepers authenticate via secure token, not shareable passwords.

**Browser Support**: Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Mobile browsers fully supported.

Use Cases by League Type

Youth Hockey

Parents who can't make every game stay connected. Grandparents follow from out of state. Share links in team group chats.

**Tip**: Assign a volunteer parent as scorekeeper—they're already at the game.

Adult Recreational

Beer leaguers checking scores from the bar. Teammates tracking when to head to the rink for next game.

**Tip**: Embed the scoreboard widget on your league's Facebook page.

Tournaments

Multi-sheet tournaments with simultaneous games. Parents bouncing between rinks need real-time info.

**Tip**: Create QR code posters for each rink entrance.

Competitive/Travel

Out-of-town families following away games. Scouts tracking performance (yes, this happens even at youth levels).

**Tip**: Enable push notifications for key games.

What's Coming Next

Live Scoring is just the beginning. Here's what we're working on:

**Q1 2025**: Shot tracking with location heatmaps

**Q2 2025**: Video clip integration for goals

**Q3 2025**: Push notification customization (follow specific players)

**Q4 2025**: Broadcaster mode for streaming integration

We're also exploring:

Live audio commentary integration

Penalty shot/shootout tracking

Overtime/sudden death support improvements

Multi-language support for international tournaments

Pricing

Live Scoring is included in **Pro** and **Enterprise** plans at no additional cost.

**Starter** plan leagues can add Live Scoring for $20/month (unlimited games).

Get Started Today

Live Scoring is available now in all RocketHockey accounts.

Log in to your admin dashboard

Navigate to Settings > League Features

Enable Live Scoring

Download the scorer app

Assign your first scorekeeper

Questions? Contact our support team at support@rockethockey.app or check our [Live Scoring setup guide](/help/live-scoring).

We built this feature because we believe every league deserves the engagement tools that used to be reserved for professional sports. We can't wait to see it in action at your rink.