Latest Data Punk Hockey Posts

19
Oct

Module 3: An Overview of Hockey Scoring & Statistics

This is the third lesson in an introductory series on hockey analytics. In this module, we'll explore the different types of hockey statistics and where they come from in the game.
5 min read
18
Oct

Testing the Metric: Does Balance Really Matter?

In this follow-on post, we continue to explore whether 'balance' represents a good way to summarize a team's performance -- and can it be used to gauge future performance.
1 min read
16
Oct

From Static Stats to Living Dashboards

This is a follow-on post from our weekly newsletter featuring the Team Balance Index (TBI) and how we built a Power BI dashboard to put it to the test.
1 min read
14
Oct

Composite Metrics: Direction, Not Destination

This is a follow-on post to our weekly newsletter on the Team Balance Index (TBI), a novelty metric we're testing to see if it can be used as a directional summary metric.
1 min read
12
Oct

Putting the Team Balance Index to the Test

This week we focus on the Team Balance Index, a composite metric that provides directional indicators for how a team is performing across four key dimensions.
9 min read
11
Oct

Is Balance the Hidden Ingredient in Cup Runs?

Our Team Balance Index helps track how consistent a team is and the difference that leads them to win the Cup.
1 min read
11
Oct

Module 2: Translating Hockey into Numbers

This is the second module in an introductory course on Hockey Analytics.
6 min read
09
Oct

Consistency Separates Contenders from Pretenders

The Team Balance Index is a composite metric that helps identify core strengths and weaknesses. We use it to show who's consistent.
1 min read
07
Oct

Can One Number Really Tell the Whole Story?

We use composite metrics to define abstract parts of the game or provide aggregated directional indicators.
1 min read
05
Oct

Module 1: What is Hockey Analytics?

This is the first lesson in an introductory series on hockey analytics. If you're a hockey fan, but new to analytics, then this is a great place to start!
7 min read