Learn the best power play formations to use to increase your scoring chance volume.
Author - Ryan Stimson
Ryan has written extensively on hockey analytics since 2013. He has pioneered work in player evaluation and game strategy, leading the popular Passing Project for several seasons. Ryan has contributed on analytics and published new research at Hockey Graphs, but also has written on using data to better evaluate hockey tactics. He consulted for RIT Men’s Hockey Team from 2015 - 2018 and coached a 14U team as well. Ryan is a Certified Level III USA Hockey Coach. He has published a book you can buy on Amazon, Tape to Space: Redefining Modern Hockey Tactics, that draws on insights gained from data analysis to optimize how teams should play hockey.
Shots that are created from passes originating below the goal line have a significant relationship to future scoring.
Understanding the numbers will help you make decisions on your team's deployment and how you play.
Positioning matters.
Measuring the risk/reward scenario.
Here's how to get the most out of your roster.
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