Apple partnered with the National Hockey League (NHL) to equip referees Apple Watch with a new app designed to streamline decision-making during games. This technology will allow referees to better monitor the game without having to take their eyes off the action on the ice. Referees will use a special NHL Watch Comms app that syncs with the NHL Oasis system. This integration will allow them to receive real-time updates, track time on the ice and be notified of other key moments in the game. The advantage is that referees will not have to look at video boards or other external devices, as they will receive all the necessary information directly on their wrist.
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The application includes haptic feedback that alerts the referee to, for example,onec player's penalty (vibration), remaining time until the end of the period, etc. Thanks to different types of vibrations, referees can distinguish individual notifications without having to look at the display. Apple Watch, which will be used by NHL referees, will be officially issued by the league, with referees given a choice between Apple Watch Ultra a Apple Watch Series 10. It is true that Apple has been involved in the sports environment for a long time. For example, since 2017, the NHL has been using iPads and Macs for analytics and game recording, which helps coaches and players during the game. In addition, in 2023, the World Surf League became the first sports association to adopt Apple Watch as an official wearable accessory.
