Can Analytics Bring the Detroit Red Wings Success?

September 25th, 2014 by Daniel Williams Leave a reply »
Advanced statistics and analytics are a growing trend in the NHL.

They provide unique ways of perceiving a player's and team's effectiveness on the ice in different game situations.

Most of these numbers are not officially recognized statistics, but that has not stopped coaches and team personnel throughout the hockey universe from adopting new practices.

The information is evolving before our very eyes into a word-search collection of numbers, seemingly scattered at random throughout countless Excel spreadsheets.

Perhaps now is the time to invest heavily in the highlighter market.

The scariest part? It all makes sense.

In Detroit, new assistant coach Jim Hiller brings just such analysis to the computer screens, office desks and playing surface of Joe Louis Arena.

He played in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.

The 11-year coaching vet in the Western Hockey League and British Columbia Hockey League brings a wealth of knowledge and an innovative perspective.

His experience on the ice and behind the bench will be invaluable, but his imme ...

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