Cutting the Friction: How Integrating Hudl Sportscode and Hudl Instat is Changing Hockey Scouting

The hum of the cooling fans in a quiet office. The blue light of the monitor reflecting off a cold coffee cup at 1:00 AM. For a hockey video coordinator, time isn’t just a number—it’s the currency of the trade. Whether you’re in the NHL or at the DI level, the hours spent between the final horn and the next morning’s team meeting are some of the most critical in the building.

In those moments, every click matters. Every second spent toggling between a browser and your analysis software is a second taken away from finding the tactical edge that wins games.

The Competition Database now lets you open tagged Instat video directly in Hudl Sportscode, saving you time and streamlining your analysis.Hudl Instat and Sportscode subscribers in leagues such as the NHL, AHL, ECHL, NCAA, CHL, & USHL will now be able to download full game videos with data directly from the Competition Database in Sportscode.

We know the grind because we’re right there with you. That’s why we’ve changed how you access your data. We’re removing the barriers between the world’s largest hockey video library and the industry’s most powerful analysis tool.

The Old Play: Clicks, Friction, and Lost Time

Previously, coaches who wanted to use Hudl Instat video in Hudl Sportscode had to save the file from the platform and then open it manually. While it was a manageable workflow, those repeated steps—often involving five or six extra clicks and multiple screen transitions—created friction at the exact moment speed matters most.

For staffers, that friction adds up to hours of lost time each week. It’s the difference between getting a full night’s sleep or another hour of "baffling" technical hurdles.

Direct Access: More Time for the Game

With this update, analysts can now open matches straight from the Competition Database into Sportscode. No extra steps. No wasted time. Just instant access to the content you need for maximum impact.

The time savings are immediate:

• Instat games appear directly in Sportscode.
• Coaches move straight to coding, tagging and tactical review.
• You recover valuable hours across a week of prep and scouting.
• You can search for key moments across multiple game timelines for full prescout coverage.

This is especially impactful for teams in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, CHL and USHL, where the turnaround between games is often relentless.

A Connected Ecosystem

This update isn't a standalone change—it’s part of our ongoing investment in connected workflows. We want the Hudl Pro Suite to feel like one seamless experience where scouting and analysis work together without boundaries.

We’ve also made it faster to sync your work. Sync to Hudl is now its own dedicated button in playlists. You don't have to hunt for it within menus anymore. Additionally, saving clips from your playlist is now clearer: the Save to Source option replaces Sync to Source, keeping your clips tucked away safely in your Timeline or Database.

One Suite, Limitless Flow

Other tools might offer analysis or video access, but none can combine the depth of Instat with the power of Sportscode in a single, uninterrupted workflow. These connections mean you spend more time on what matters most: delivering the insights that make a difference on the ice.

We’re committed to making your experience as efficient as possible. This integration is a major step forward for hockey programs looking to stay ahead of the competition.

This feature is available now for users with an active Hudl Instat and Sportscode subscription. To see it in action, reach out to our team.