The NHL will debut a new Apple Watch-based officiating tool at the 2025 Stadium Series this weekend, enhancing game management and safety. Developed with Presidio, the NHL Watch Comms App provides haptic notifications for key moments, such as penalty expirations and period countdowns, ensuring officials stay aware without disrupting play.
The system, which has been field-tested since last season, aims to reduce on-ice collisions and improve decision-making efficiency. With 92.5% of NHL officials voluntarily adopting the tech, the league sees this innovation as a major step forward in officiating accuracy.
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