Frequently Asked Questions

What are these things?
These are widgets (independent small web applications) made to work for either Dashboard for the Mac or the Yahoo! Widget Engine on both PCs and Macs.

Do they cost anything?
All of these widgets are, and always will be, free.

Do they work on a PC?
Yes, if you have the Yahoo! Widget Engine installed. (It is free and can be downloaded here).

How do you make these things?
They are made using a combination of Photoshop, Illustrator, with CSS, XML, HTML, Javascript, and PHP. A tutorial is available on how to make a simple calendar widget that shows the date.

Can I make a request for the jersey database?
You can request players/teams to be added to the database by using the request form or e-mail us at requests@hockeywidgets.com, I try and answer all requests as they come in, however some will take time.

How often is this site updated?
As often as possible.

Do the widgets work for both Dashboard and Yahoo!?
No, they are one or the other and are seperate downloads.

What do these old jersey calendar widgets do?
They show the date using different player's jerseys.

There's something wrong, how do I get help?
If you are having problems with a widget, have found bugs or errors please write to me at hockeywidgets@gmail.com or use the Contact Form.