- Jun 10, 2014
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Ok i'm not against analytics, they obviously help a little but they haven't been used since hockey began, maybe started in the last 20 years or so , how did teams ever win without using them ? How did some teams become dynasties without using them ? They have their use that's for sure but i want my coach to watch the play on the ice more than a ipad .
How did teams ever win without using them? Easy. They didn't have to compete with other teams that were using them. Games still had winners and losers.
Analytics looks at actual facts, in game events that actually happen. Counts them, collates them and analyzes them. It isn't some kind of voodoo.
Analytics provide coaches with useful information. That's all. A coach does not need to be a slave to data and analysis. Ignoring useful information in favour of your gut though is just foolish.