How Hockey Disc Jockey Works
Hockey Disc Jockey brings together music playback, AI-powered public address announcements, game management, and arena sound effects in a single, integrated Windows application.
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Designed for the demands of live hockey, HDJ coordinates these essential functions through an intuitive game-day console, helping operators deliver a professional arena experience.
Hockey Disc Jockey v7.7 — Windows Application System Map
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Technology Behind the Experience
Windows Application
A dedicated game-day console that brings music, announcements, scoreboard controls, and game management together.
AI-Powered Announcements
Natural-sounding PA announcements with player names, pronunciations, penalties, goals, and game situations.
Music Integration
Designed to coordinate music playback with live game events, using supported music services and configurable audio libraries.
Game Management
Rosters, scoring, penalties, game logs, and summaries—all accessible from the operator console.
Built for Game-Day Reliability
Designed to keep the operator in control when every second counts.
Local Operation
HDJ runs on a Windows computer with a built-in local application server, keeping the game-day console and core controls on the operator's device.
Operator Control
Manage music, announcements, goal horns, sound effects, and game events through one coordinated interface.
Game Data & Configuration
Maintain rosters, game information, audio settings, and event records using local storage and import/export tools.
HDJ v7.7 requires an internet connection for game-day operation, including supported streaming music services and cloud-based AI announcements.
Looking Ahead: HDJ Cloud
The next evolution of Hockey Disc Jockey is being designed to bring centralized account management, configuration synchronization, and a more connected experience to hockey programs and arena operators.
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Our vision combines a cloud-based management platform with a dedicated local HDJ Player, preserving the game-day control operators depend on while expanding possibilities for teams, clubs, and leagues.
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HDJ Cloud is currently in development. Features and availability are subject to change.