Updated October 15, 2026. This guide reflects the current native iPhone and iPad workflow.
A lineup builder is useful when it reduces repeated work and makes the next coaching decision clearer. It is not a substitute for knowing your players or communicating with assistants. For youth hockey, the goal should be an organized bench that supports the team’s development priorities.
Reuse accurate information
Hockey Lineup Manager stores team roster information locally in its native iPhone and iPad app. You can prepare a game lineup without retyping the same names into a blank document each week.
Saved information still needs review. Check attendance, jersey changes, and goalie assignments for the actual game rather than treating the roster as permanently correct.
Make the game plan readable
A position-based lineup gives assistants a clearer starting reference for forward lines, defense pairs, and goalies. Add the opponent and date so the current plan is distinguishable from a previous game.
For uneven numbers, explain the extra-player rotation as well. A printed line layout cannot communicate every coaching decision on its own.
Make changes without rewriting the whole sheet
Adjust the saved plan when a player is unavailable or roles change. Export a fresh PDF if assistants are using a shared copy. PDFs are snapshots, not automatically synchronized live documents.
Keep development decisions human
Use your program’s guidance on roles and playing opportunities. Software does not determine whether a player needs more time at center, a new partner, or a simpler assignment. Talk through those choices with the coaching staff.
Know what you are installing
The current HLM workflow is a native App Store download for iPhone and iPad. The old PWA and “works in every browser” instructions are not the instructions for this version.
Scoresheet Stickers are available without Pro, while advanced coaching tools can require a subscription. Keep backups of important locally stored work and review the purchase options before adopting a feature for game day.
Get the current iPhone and iPad app
Hockey Lineup Manager is free to download for iPhone and iPad. Scoresheet Stickers do not require a Pro subscription; advanced coaching tools are offered through Pro. Check the App Store and in-app purchase screen for current pricing and access details.
View Hockey Lineup Manager on the App Store, or explore its coaching tools. This article describes the native iOS app, not the former browser-based workflow.