The National Hockey League introduced many new technological features at the World Cup of Hockey 2016. In addition to player and puck tracking, the NHL utilized digitally enhanced dasherboards (DED). To do this, the NHL retained Supponor to create the augmented reality dasherboards. Through Supponor, the dasherboards feature digital ads that are TV-visible. However, fans […]
The National Hockey League has announced changes to their concussion protocol regarding the use of concussion spotters. Last season, the NHL introduced concussion spotters into their protocol by stationing spotters at every single NHL game to watch the games live with access to live feeds with replay capabilities. The NHL’s system of concussion spotters had […]
Since the National Hockey League endorsed analytics, their enhanced statistics can be used in contract negotiations, specifically when dealing with arbitration. Now that analytics are becoming more widely accepted, it is interesting to note the analytical value of those traded during this past off-season and the free agent signings. Whether or not analytics were actually considered […]
Hockey is a sport with constant action and minimal breaks in between plays. This makes it difficult for NHL players to recall previous plays that could have been executed in a better way. Knowing this, the Washington Capitals have partnered with media packaging company Kiswe Mobile to help give the team an easier way to […]
The New Jersey Devils became the first NHL team to reach an agreement with 15 Seconds of Fame, allowing fans who appear on the videoboard at the Prudential Center to receive a personalized video clip. The Devils had tested the technology during the season finale in April and reported positive reviews from fans who downloaded the […]
