IceCast
lets
the user follow the hockey game as it is happening with more than just
knowing the score. The right module updates continuously with a play-by-play
description of the action. The left module show where each shot was
taken on the ice while the lower module features games statistics.
A link to IceCast
can be found on the scoreboard page under each individual game.
1
A
live scoreboard displays the teams' logos, live score, time left
in period, period and shots taken. Scoring by periods can be viewed
with the period-by-period key.
2
The
scoreboard takes the user through NHL action with the back
and next keys. The user can view the box score or
recap on the game selected or launch the IceCast for
that specific contest. The teams' links takes the user to the clubs'
page with more statistics and news. The headlines provides
a quick link to the latest NHL news on NHL.com.
3
The
rink module shows shots and goals as they happen. Users can toggle
from periods to view shots and goals. Periods can
be combined to view more than one session at a time.
4
Below
the rink display, the home and visitor keys display
teams rosters. Using the scroll function at the right, users can
view the entire team's roster with players' numbers and positions.
Also listed are game stats, including shots (SH), goals (G), assists
(A), penalties in minutes (PIM) and time on ice (TIM). Users can
check the box next to the player's name and click the show
key to view shots and goals by that specific player. The today
and season keys can be used to view player stats and shots
throughout the contest at hand and the entire year.
5
The
alert button is used to alert the user when an event happens
during the contest such as a visitor goal, home goal or the two-minute
warning for each period. When a user checks an event, the browser
will pop up when minimized when the event occurs. The shrink
key is a convenient way to show just the top scoreboard module.
The about key displays this page.
6
The
right module shows a brief description of the action as it takes
place. Using the scrolling function at the right, users can move
back and forth to read descriptions of the action. Period keys at
the top of the display are used to view the action for each period
while goals, shots, penalties and more
keys at the bottom can be highlighted to view only that specific
action.
7
The
matchup tab on the right side of the display shows how the
teams fair head to head. Links to player statistics, roster, team
news and standings are shown at the top of the page while standings,
statistics, head-to-head results and upcoming dates are displayed
in the body.
8
The
boxscore tab displays a full boxscore for the contest at
hand. The user can toggle back and forth between teams with the
home and visitor keys at the top of the display. The
statistics displayed are for the game at hand and are continuously
updated throughout the contest.
Compatible
Operating Systems and Browsers
Microsoft Windows
IceCast runs on all Windows platforms. For specific compatibility
directions regarding Windows 95, 98 and XP, see below uner Troubleshooting.
IceCast is compatible with
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher for Microsoft Windows
and Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or higher for Microsoft Windows.
Apple
Macintosh
IceCast on the Mac is not explicitly supported, but it is possible
to run it under Internet Explorer. Some older versions of Internet
Explorer require that you install the Mac OS Runtime for Java
(MRJ), version 2.2 or greater. The MRJ can be obtained from Apple,
and is necessary due to incompatibilities in various implementations
of Java in Mac-hosted web browsers.
The
MRJ currently requires the following:
Macintosh computer with a PowerPC Processor Mac OS 8.1 or greater
At least 44 MB of RAM
At least 13 MB of free disk space
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater (4.5 or greater recommended)
Please note that even with the MRJ, some of the text still may
have display issues and and the Shrink feature doesn't work.
Other
Operating Systems And Browsers
IceCast is compatible with AOL 6.0 and higher.
IceCast is not compatible with WebTV.
We welcome all bug reports,
suggestions and comments. When reporting a bug, please include
Operating system and version (e.g. Windows NT 4.0 SP6) Browser
manufacturer and version (e.g. Netscape Communicator 4.6) and
a detailed description of the problem as possible.
Troubleshooting
Help
If you are currently having problems with IceCast not loading
on Internet Explorer on your personal computer, please diagnose
the problem below and then follow the instructions provided.
Problem:
IceCast won't load on my Windows XP machine.
Solution: You will need to download the Sun JVM. To download from
Sun, click here: http://java.sun.com/getjava/.
Problem:
IceCast won't load on my Windows 95 or 98 machine.
Solution: Head to the "Tools" menu, then select "Internet Options"
and then select "Advanced." When in Advanced, scroll down to the
"Microsoft VM" section and uncheck the box that states "JIT compiler
for virtual machine enabled." The box needs to be unchecked in
order for IceCast to load. After making this change, shut down
your browser and restart your computer. IceCast should work on
your next visit to the site. This problem is a known issue involving
some Windows 95 and Windows 98 machines.
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