Page 1 RinkNet Scouting Software started in 1998 with the simple philosophy "We'll do the work so our clients can do the scouting." We don't evaluate players, that's the job of our clients, we just give them powerful tools to make their job easier, more efficient and more productive.
After seeing what the program had to offer at that point in time, it was quite evident that RinkNet was the wave of the future for scouting and development in the hockey profession. Within a few short years, scouts and GM's were singing the praises of RinkNet.
What does RinkNet offer a hockey organization ? It enables an organization to run at an optimum level of effectiveness and efficiency. All the data needed is found within the program. Schedules, contacts, individual game reports, development status of prospects, etc.
I am confident that once you see what RinkNet has to offer and then apply it to your needs, there is no alternative to be found. The support staff at RinkNet is knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile to serve you.
-Scott Luce, Director of Scouting, Florida Panthers
After seeing how well the product works, our client list grew from three to 16 NHL clubs within three years and currently 29 out of 30 teams count on RinkNet as their primary scouting software toolbox.
After impressing the NHL, many interested hockey teams and leagues approached us to see what we could do for their hockey departments. Currently 166 teams use our product, including 50 Canadian Hockey Leagues teams in the OHL, WHL and QMJHL, NCAA Division I and III schools, many Tier II Junior A clubs, European clubs as well as Hockey Canada and U.S.A. Hockey. A total of over 3,100 hockey executives count on RinkNet on a daily basis.
And our scouts use our product ! A total of over 7 million player reports have been filed in our software, we track over 200,000 players in our database and have filmed over 2,500 player videos.
In addition to offering great software for teams, we also boast a full suite of tools for leagues to organize the central registry, conduct league drafts, facilitate trades and transactions, all integrated with their own teams software.
Page 2 Team Scouting and Information System
Our flag-ship product offers a turn-key solution to equipping your scouts and hockey operations staff with the best in the business. Each scout can organize their daily schedule, game reports, lists, depth charts, evaluations, interviews and player contact. They can even file their expenses right in the system. With a custom made database for each client, RinkNet is both powerful and flexible to meet the needs of our clients.
RinkNet BreakOut Player Portal System
BreakOut provides teams with an easy-to-access solution for equipping their players and coaches. The system permits teams to communicate with their players and draft picks both during the season and in the off season. Teams can post BLOGs, give players assignments and provide an excellent communications tool between players and coaches. Teams may also use this tool for communications with others within their organization (billets, schools, etc.)
RinkNet BreakOut Player Profiles
As part of our BreakOut system, players can create their own FREE profile which is immediately accessible to the over 3,100 scouts, managers and coaches who use our system. The player controls his own data and updates it from a secure web site all year long. Players can post their own photos, contact information, education information and their personal bio.
RinkNet Draft Centre
Does your league conduct an annual draft? RinkNet offers the best software in the industry to conducting their draft live with team terminals, either in a central or off-site location. In addition, public results screens and widgets are utilized to get the news out fast and efficiently.
RinkNet Trade Centre
RinkNet offers a cutting edge solution for leagues who need to organize the way trades are executed with their own teams and outside of their league. RinkNet provides a secure web-based solution for executing transactions while following league rules and custom requirements.
RinkNet Team Web Site Widgets
RinkNet's public web site widgets give teams an opportunity to update their own web site with live material. Our widgets work great on pages that you've designed or you can let us do it for you.
Page 3 What's next for RinkNet? We're certainly not resting on our laurels. Our on-line and mobile versions are quickly taking off as the computer world is being swept by tablets and smart phones.
Our analytical tools give our clients various ways to combine their own evaluations with stats and other material to help make better hockey decisions. Our on-line player portal gives players a chance to create their own profile that is visible to the vast community of clients.
Look for new releases in 2012 including:
- IPad/IPhone Apps
Our soon-to-be-released app will allow scouts to enter their game reports on their devices in an off-line environment so that they can work right in the arena!
- Number Cruncher
Our number cruncher allows teams to rank players using advanced analytical algorithms. This will give teams using RinkNet a definite home-ice-advantage as they evaluate and compare their players.
