EIHL do we need a phone app

[kristian]

Just wondering if this has ever been throught of.
Maybe all the teams could have one aswell.
Not sure of cost ect just a throught

 

[Kevlar68]

Genuine question what would the app include that the website doesn't as I can access all through website.
I have it bookmarked so that gives me instant access the same as an app.

 

[kristian]

It just seems that everyone has a app now.
Is it sihn of the times that apps are expected

 

[pjj365]

And for game night there's flash scores

 

[Kevlar68]

You get scores on EIHL website on game nights as goals are scored, I've used it out in Greece.
Apps from what I have on my phone are mainly purchase apps. I don't think any are general information. Eihl don't sell anything really.

 

[kingmo19.1]

Clan we’re talking about an App on their latest podcast. I can’t really see the point - the comments above summarise everything we need.

 

[Diafol]

We used to have one a few years ago.
IIRC it didn't really offer anything new that wasn't already on the Devils website and was quietly dropped after a few months.

 

[Pondlife]

The IceHockey24 app was great for keeping tabs on games but it’s been discontinued from Sept. Have downloaded the Flashscore app which hopefully provides the same functionality.

 

[Diafol]

Yes, Flashscore is very good.

 

[moggy#9]

The problem is that apps need a significant investment to produce them. Otherwise you end up with a load of crap that leaks data all over the place. There are probably lots of really cool features that could be implemented, but with the small user base I can't see that it's makes economic sense.

 

[Martynwo]

...and a good wifi or mobile signal if updates needed whilst in the rink

 

[moggy#9]

...and a good wifi or mobile signal if updates needed whilst in the rink

Ah, well that's down to the poor channel management of all of the networks in the rink, poor antenna choice/setup and probably the level of backend connectivity that they have. I'm not sure that's going to get massively better without spending a considerable amount of money on it.

 

[Martynwo]

Just for the the record, my comment is not aimed at the management.
The building is a "faraday" building where mobile signals are hard to penetrate

 

[moggy#9]

Just for the the record, my comment is not aimed at the management.
The building is a "faraday" building where mobile signals are hard to penetrate

This is true. You'll sometimes have the same Faraday cage issues in big supermarkets. Typically that sort of building causes problems for mobile phones, but there are solutions. There are for instance small cellular transmitter/reviewer units designed specifically for indoor settings. The problem they'd have with that though would again be the back haul in order for it to work for everyone.

My point was that the WiFi (completely different frequency bands and protocols) don't work as well as it should because it's been poorly designed and set up.

 

[NelsonCollins]

Hey there. Just checking: did you find out if the EIHL created a phone app? If not, it could still be a good idea. It would make it much easier to keep track of game schedules, scores, and standings. And if each team had its own app, fans could keep track of player stats and team news. By the way, have you ever heard of automatic document scanning and OCR technology? It's a useful tool for digitizing information quickly and easily. Smart Engines (https://smartengines.com/) offers this service. You should check it out! Let us know if you have any updates on the EIHL app idea. Cheers!

 

[moggy#9]

Creating a mobile app would likely be a cost outlay. Particularly to do it properly and securely. Probably difficult to justify given the cost pressures that the league faces when all of the needed functionality is on the web page.

I'm well aware of OCR. I'm not sure where you're going with that though.

 

[Sheincar]

Ah, well that's down to the poor channel management of all of the networks in the rink, poor antenna choice/setup and probably the level of backend connectivity that they have. I'm not sure that's going to get massively better without spending a considerable amount of money on it.

The WiFi has been much better this season.

 

[Sheincar]

Hey there. Just checking: did you find out if the EIHL created a phone app? If not, it could still be a good idea. It would make it much easier to keep track of game schedules, scores, and standings. And if each team had its own app, fans could keep track of player stats and team news. By the way, have you ever heard of automatic document scanning and OCR technology?

Does that offer anything different to Flashscore?

 

[moggy#9]

The WiFi has been much better this season.

Yes, when I was last at a game in person the channel management had been sorted out. I don't know what the data rates are like around the rink though.

 

[matbur]

If you have an Android phone just add the EIHL site link to desktop and it basically becomes an app then, with the logo etc.

Presume the same option exists on Apple.

I'd rather the league and all the clubs collectively focus more on improving transparency about various rules and providing injury updates tbh.