Science of Hockey: The Math, Technology, and Data Behind the Sport

by Kevin Snow, John Vogl (Foreword)

Whether you’re a casual hockey observer or a passionate fan who can’t get enough of the game, there’s something for everyone in The Science of Hockey . Author Kevin Snow spoke with former players and coaches, along with numerous industry experts and media analysts to discover how science, data, and technology have impacted the sport of hockey over the years. Learn more about the nuances of a skating stride, how a puck is manufactured, the optimal temperature for making ice, and what exactly it is that makes some of the greatest players in the world so special. Even take a look to the future to find out how virtual reality can play a part in player training methods. Just when you thought you knew it all, along comes The Science of Hockey to share even more knowledge about the coolest game on ice. 

Genres: Sports

216 pages, Paperback

Published January 3, 2023

About the author

Raised in Norway, Denver-born Kevin Snow has been a writing consultant, production consultant, and acting coach in Hollywood and New York since 2005. He has worked on major programs and projects for Zentropa Productions, the Danish Film Society, National Public Radio, the Walt Disney Company, Random House, and Fox. He holds an MA in Math Education from California State University Los Angeles and a JD from the University of San Diego, where he was an editor for the International Law Journal and volunteered for the Independent Voter Network. A vocal opponent of the Drug War, he is a co-founder of the NORML Business Network and is campaigning to start a NORML chapter in Denmark.

Reviews

[Vincent Parenteau · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'ai vraiment adoré ce livre, mais ce n'est malheureusement pas une note parfaite en raison de la quantité impressionnante de fautes d'écriture. De plus, le livre est un peu trop court à mon avis, j'aurais aimé avoir plus de détails sur une panoplie de sujets abordés par l'auteur.

[Ian Klinck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting content, but really needed a good edit!

Lots of confusing sentences, to the point that I wonder if there were some glitches in the transfer to eBook format.

[Tracy S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides interesting information. The end falls flat.