Fighter pilots and people playing team sports have more in common than you may have thought. In fact, the cognitive functions players need on the soccer pitch, the ice rink and the basketball court are very similar to those fighter pilots use during aerial combat. Cutting edge athletes in these sports are beginning to train […]
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety is the division charged with reviewing on-ice infractions, assessing supplemental discipline, and educating players on what is considered unsafe in an effort to lower the risk of injury during a game. Prior to the formation of the Department of Player Safety (DoPS) in 2011, supplemental discipline for […]
This section of SportTechie, “Sports Tech Wire”, contains original press releases issued by various companies and industry organizations. The releases are reviewed by the SportTechie editorial staff to ensure relevancy to the sports technology industry. For information and access, send your name and email address to info@SportTechie.com HALIFAX, NS – May 30, 2016 – Kinduct, a world-leading provider of athlete […]
Brainy Helmets is a company that produces the latest research and data on head trauma in contact and adventure sports. Now their materials science is anticipated to boost to the forefront of next generation protective equipment development. Get The Latest Sports Tech News In Your Inbox! Chief-engineer VR Martin’s widespread background in materials development for […]
As a part of the digital rights partnership between the NHL and MLB Advanced Media, MLBAM has renovated the NHL Network by unveiling a new studio—“The Rink”—for the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rink is a part of MLB Network’s Studio 21. Get The Latest NHL Tech News In Your Inbox! Studio 21 was named after […]