Statistics

Game Statistics

Statistic	Defined as...	To be used by...	For the purpose of...
GAME STATISTICS
1st pass out of zone for a D	The effectiveness of a Defenseman (D) to get the puck to a line mate outside his own zone	Coaches Players	Identifying the habit for a D to pass the puck out of his zone instead of clearing it or skating with it
Assists	The amount of times a player passes the puck to the person who scores	Leagues Team Coaches Players Goalies	Tracking points by a player or goalie Identifying a playmaker or passer
Face-offs	The amount of times a player wins or loses a draw	Coaches Players Teams Recruiters	Getting a percentage of win-loss ratio
Game-tying goals	Goals that are scored that result in a team tying the game	Coaches Players	Identifying players that score to even up the game
Game-winning goals	Goals that are scored that result in a team winning	Coaches Players	Identifying players that score to give their team the advantage which eventually lead to win
Games played	Number of games a player, goalie or team participates in At the time the game commences, who is on the game sheet	Leagues Coaches Players Goalies Recruiters	Calculating statistics that compare themselves over a number of games played by a team or player
Goals against average - Goalies	The number of goals against per game per goalie	Coaches Goalies Recruiters Leagues	Measuring goals against by goalie in Home, Away and Total games
Goals against average - Team	The number of goals against per game by team	Coaches Goalies Teams Leagues	Measuring goals against by team in Home, Away and Total games
Goals for - Team	The number of goals for per game by the team	Coaches Players Teams Leagues	Measuring goals for by the team in Home, Away and Total games
Icings	The amount of times the puck is shot down the ice	Coaches	Identifying patterns in a game - where the puck is iced, situations when it is iced, time during the game, who is icing the puck Measuring a team's puck possession
Length of shift	The average amount of time the player is on the ice during a shift	Coaches Players	Calculating ice time in a game Calculating effectiveness while on the ice
Location of shots	The place on the ice where the shot on net is taken in a game - for and against a team	Coaches Goalies Players	Identifying shot patterns by individuals Showing a goalie the kind of attack a team is doing Identifying effective scoring spots on the ice vs. a team or a goalie
Number of ice shifts	Amount of times a player goes on the ice in a period or game	Coaches Players	Calculating average ice time shift
Off-sides	Number and type of off-side passes or positioning	Coaches	Identifying the offenders and how they go off-side Identifying timing and "read and react"
Overtime losses	The amount of times a team loses a game in overtime	Leagues Coaches Goalies	Calculating points for standings Calculating goalie save percentage and goals against average
Overtime ties	The amount of times the game finishes in a tie in overtime	Leagues Coaches Goalies	Calculating points for standings Calculating goalie save percentage and goals against average
Overtime wins	The amount of times a team wins a game in overtime	Leagues Coaches Goalies	Calculating points for standings Calculating goalie save percentage and goals against average
Penalties	The amount and type of infractions taken by a player or coach in a game	Coaches Players Goalies Other teams Leagues	Seeing who breaks the rules and how Calculating specialty teams (PP and PK)
Plus - Minus	The amount of times a player is on the ice when a goal is scored for or against his team	Coaches Players Recruiters	Measuring the even strength play for players by game
Power play goals	Amount of goals scored by a player or a team when there is a man advantage situation	Coaches Leagues Players	Measuring the effectiveness of scoring with a man advantage Qualifying the type of goal scored by a player - compared with even strength goals
Power play opportunities (man advantage)	Amount of times that your team has a man advantage	Coaches Players Teams	Calculating the efficiency of scoring while on a power play
Puck possession amount of time or frequency	Amount of time that a player, line or team has control of the puck vs. the total amount of time	Coaches	Measuring offensive control versus defensive control Identifying lack of puck confidence Matching lines between teams
Scoring chances	Amount of times players are in a position on the ice to score a goal (i.e., situations like 2 on 1, break away, shot from the point)	Coaches Players Teams	Measuring how often players are getting chances to score on the opponent's goalie Calculating how many chances turn into goals Identifying players that can make offensive situations happen
Shorthanded goals	Amount of goals scored by a player and a team when there is a shorthanded situation	Coaches Leagues Players	Measuring the effectiveness of scoring in a shorthanded situation Qualifying the type of goal scored by a player - compared with even strength goals
Shorthanded situations (penalty killing)	Amount of times that your opponent has a man advantage	Coaches Players Teams	Calculating the efficiency of stopping the opponent while they are on a power play
Shots per game	The amount of shots taken in a game	Coaches Players Goalies	Getting an average by measuring how many shots taken by player, by a team and by an opponent in a game
Shots per goal	The amount of shots taken to get a goal	Coaches Players Goalies	Getting an average of how many shots to get a goal by player, by a team and by an opponent
Shutouts	A game when no goals are scored against	Goalies Coaches	Tracking an entire game with no goals scored against or for
Skating surface covered in a shift, period and game	A map of the area covered by a player during their ice time	Coaches Players Goalies	Seeing a pattern of positional play by players as it relates to game situations (goals against or for)
Suspensions	Measurement of how many times a player is not allowed to dress for a game	Coaches Players Leagues	Measuring how many games a player is not allowed to be on the game sheet
Turnovers	The amount of times a player or group of players lose possession of the puck to the other team	Coaches	Measuring the frequency of giving the puck to the other team by poor choices Identifying areas on the ice that it happens - neutral, opponents and own zone Comparing to amount of scoring chances
GAMES, PRACTICE AND OFF-ICE CONDITIONING
Player attendance	Record of attendance and tardiness	Coaches Recruiters	Measuring how many times a player shows up at practices and games Checking players' arrival times Seeing levels of commitment
GAMES AND PRACTICES
1 on 1 battles	How often a player wins a battle against an opponent for the puck	Coaches Players	Measuring player effectiveness against opponents - offensively and defensively
Where are goalies scored on	Location of the puck when it enters the net	Coaches Goalies	Tracking goals and identifying a goalie's weaknesses
Goals	The amount of times a player puts the puck in the net	Leagues Team Coaches Players Goalies	Tracking points by a player or goalie Identifying a scorer
Passes	Amount of times passes are completed vs. how many attempts	Coaches Players Goalies	Measuring the effectiveness of a player's passing skill
Rebounds	Amount of times the puck hits the goalie and then comes free for a second chance to be shot	Coaches Goalies Players	Measuring how often a goalie gives up a rebound Helping to improve "read and react" skills
Save percentage	A calculation of how many saves per total amount of shots	Coaches Goalies Players Leagues Recruiters	Identifying goalie effectiveness
OFF-ICE CONDITIONING
NHL sit-ups	The amount of sit-ups a player can do while his knees are bent and his feet stay flat on the ground - and do not lift during the exercise	Coaches Goalies Players Trainers	Measuring strength of mid-section
Power jumps	The distance between the reach from a standing upright position and a two foot jump reach	Coaches Players Goalies Trainers	Measuring the power in a player's legs
Push-ups in 60 seconds	The amount of push-ups a player can do in 60 seconds	Coaches Players Trainers	Measuring the strength in the upper back, shoulders, arms and chest
Touch toes	The distance between the reach to and over the toes while sitting with legs flat on the ground stretched out	Players Coaches Trainers	Measuring a player's flexibility
PRACTICE
Speed of shot	The velocity at which the puck hits the net after being shot by a player	Coaches Players	Measuring the velocity of players' shots that will show strength and timing improvements
Accuracy	The amount of times the puck hits a specific target	Coaches Players	Creating a habit of hitting certain areas around the net