Movement Matters: Posture and Pain in Elite Hockey

In this episode of The Science of Hockey, we explore a rare and serious case of blunt trauma from a slash to the back of the knee, uncovering an underlying vascular condition—popliteal artery entrapme...

26 Des 202511min

This episode dives into how artificial intelligence is being used to analyze elite ice hockey gameplay. Using neural networks and layer-wise relevance propagation, researchers are uncovering the most ...

19 Des 202519min

Hip and groin pain in professional ice hockey players is more common than many realize. In this episode, The Analyst dives into the data behind the prevalence, duration, and impact of these injuries—r...

12 Des 202517min

This episode examines whether fighting in the NHL really boosts viewership. We break down the data on fight frequency and game ratings from 2010 to 2021, revealing surprising trends in fan interest, r...

5 Des 20259min

Skating performance in ice hockey relies heavily on how players recover between shifts. This episode explores how two-minute versus three-minute passive recovery intervals affect sprint speed, heart r...

28 Nov 202513min

In this episode of The Science of Hockey, we dive into the development of a game-relevant sprint test tailored specifically for women’s varsity hockey. Learn how repeated sprint performance, positiona...

21 Nov 202517min

This episode offers a clinical roadmap for returning to hockey after ACL reconstruction. We break down an on-ice progression model tailored to hockey's unique demands, covering biomechanical stress, n...

14 Nov 202510min

Hip and groin injuries are among the most common in competitive ice hockey. In this episode of The Science of Hockey, we unpack a recent study that reveals how just one ice hockey session can signific...

7 Nov 20259min