The main window contains an outline on the lefthand hand side which allows a user to quickly locate any topic covered in the CD. The outline contains folders and files which when selected display their content on the right hand side of the window.

The content contains text which is linked to video clips, charts and diagrams that illustrate the topic being discussed. Blue text is linked to video and green text is linked to charts or diagrams. When a video link is clicked the video first plays in a large video window and then switches to a small window to be replayed by the user if needed. Video controls located in each window provide basic video playback such as play, pause, rewind, frame-by-frame and enlarge/reduce video. When a chart or diagram link is clicked the graphic appears in the center of the screen. Clicking on the graphic hides it and returns the user to the main window.

A variety of buttons across the top of the screen allows the user easy access to all the video, charts, diagrams and drills contained in the CD. A dictionary of terms, print command, and help section are also located there.

Total Hockey is unique for three reasons.
1) Kevin Constantine is your personal tutor for every aspect of the game. No where else can you get personal instruction from an NHL Head Coach on literally every aspect of hockey.
2) Total Hockey uses NHL players in game situations to illustrate teaching points. You don't have to learn complicated hockey concepts in theory only. You can watch the best players in the world demonstrating in real game situations the skills, tactics and systems taught in the series.
3) The interactive layout of the CDs allows the users to determine what they want to study and jump quickly and easily between sections and instantly review material if necessary.