name - defaults to the variable {{PAGENAME}}, however it is advised that the name field is always entered to preserve the player's name in the infobox should the article be disambiguated at a later date. When specifying, do not wikilink the information.
image / width / caption - used in conjunction to display images. All are independent and thus can be included or left out on an individual basis. Width defaults to 200px, so there is no need to use it unless this value needs to be changed. Caption displays small text, so there is no need to specify font size in the field. When specifying, do not wikilink the information. Null fields can be removed from the box.
currentteam - used to display the team that currently employs the said player. This also determines the colors used in the infobox. If player is unemployed, fill in as "Free Agent." When specifying, use parenthetical information and wikilink
currentnumber - used to display the players current jersey number. If number is not currently known, fill in as two dashes (--). When specifying, do not wikilink the information.
currentposition - used to display the players current and most frequently played position. Positions must be listed as they are at Category:Ice hockey personnel. When specifying, do not include the parenthetical information and do not wikilink the information.
shoots - used to display the side the player comfortably shoots from. NOTE: Not for goaltenders. Use only for skaters.
catches - used to display the hand with which a goaltender catches the puck. NOTE: Not for skaters. Use only for goaltenders.
birthdate - used to display the players' date of birth. Recommended format relies on the {{birth date and age}} template. Wikilinks are acceptable.
birthplace - used to display the players' place of birth. Do not use flag icons, per Wikipedia:Manual of style (flags). When specifying, do not wikilink the information.
heightft / heightin / weight - used to display the players physical dimensions as listed at official team websites. (Preferred contingency source is NHL.com). Use either height is or heightft+heightin. Weight should be the players weight in pounds. Only enter the numerical value. When specifying, do not wikilink the information.
nickname - Specify nicknames for player. Please provide references.
debutyear / debutteam - used to display the relevant information for when the player first appeared in a regular season or postseason National Hockey League game. (Preseason games do not count.) Also, note that being on an active roster does not constitute a debut, nor does dressing for a regular season game. For the purposes of this template, debuts are only actual playing time in a regular season or postseason game. When specifying, do not wikilink the information.
draftyear / draftround / draftpick / drafteam - used to display the player's NHL Draft information. When specifying, do not wikilink the information. Null fields can be removed from the box.
undraftedyear - can be used in favor of draftyear if player went undrafted. The year should correspond to the first year a player was eligible for the draft, regardless of when they first signed with an NHL team or played in the league.
pastteams' - used to display the teams which the players has played for and his current team. A timeline effect is preferred to keep all things in chronological order, meaning different stints with one team are listed separately. (However, all teams are only linked the first reference.) The <nowiki></nowiki> text is included as a workaround, do not remove it. The generally accepted bullet point is *. Teams from other professional leagues are acceptable.
highlights - used to display career awards and highlights for the player. Wikilinks are acceptable. The <nowiki></nowiki> text is included as a workaround - do not remove it. The generally accepted bullet point is an asterisk (*). If a player does not have any notable achievements, it is advised that "No notable achievements" is manually written in the field so that the field remains in the event of future accomplishments.
The standard for writing an achievement is to display the achievement, followed by the year earned in parentheses. Achievements go in chronological order, from earliest to most recent. Examples of how certain achievements would be written:
statdate - Used in the heading for the selected statistics section to describe how current the statistics are. Do not wikilink entries in this field.
statlabel# - Used to describe the statistic being entered, such as Touchdowns, Receiving yards, Games played, etc. Wikilink and pipe when appropriate. Up to six statistics can be entered by changing the number to 1 through 6, with each corresponding to the appropriate statvalue# entry.
statvalue# - Used for the number a player has in a given statistic. Up to six statistics can be entered by changing the number to 1 through 6, with each corresponding to the appropriate statlabel# entry.
nhl used to link to an external link for the player's statics. NHL.com links are preferred. Only one site can be used at a time. Null fields can be removed from the box.
