NHL Giving Coaches, Officials iPads To Use On Benches During Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL coaches have been "given more technology on the bench in time" for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the league is making "three iPad Pros available for coaches on every bench," according to Stephen Whyno of the AP. Officials also will "have them to review coach's challenges." All 16 playoff arenas were "outfitted with the iPads and also Macs for video ... as part of a collaboration with Apple." The iPads, which were tested late in the regular season, "provide real-time capabilities to show players how they're performing." The technology is "even more valuable in the playoffs when goals are scarce and the offside and goaltender interference challenges can decide a game -- or a series." NHL Senior VP/Business Development & Global Partnerships David Lehanski said that the move "got done in time for the playoffs," but the league would have "also been OK starting next season" (AP, 4/13).