Opportunity Analysis
New Machine-Learning based analytic delivers insights into the quality of the scoring opportunity presented by each shot on goal.
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AWS and NHL Unveil Face-off Probability
New AI-powered stat from AWS to predict face-off winner before the puck is dropped.
AWS powers NHL advanced analytics
NHL introduces first two real-time hockey advanced statistics to give fans a deeper look into the action on the ice.
AWS powers the NHL
AWS teams with the National Hockey League to be the Official Cloud Infrastructure Provider of the NHL.
WHY THE NHL CHOOSES AWS
"AWS is unmatched in the portfolio of cloud services that it delivers, including computer vision and machine learning, and we intend to leverage them across the board to provide advanced analysis to our teams, officials, and media partners faster than ever before. We’re thrilled to have AWS join the NHL’s family of blue-chip technology partners as we continue our focus on innovation and building the most advanced technology solutions in sports."
- Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
"AWS is unmatched in the portfolio of cloud services that it delivers, including computer vision and machine learning, and we intend to leverage them across the board to provide advanced analysis to our teams, officials, and media partners faster than ever before. We’re thrilled to have AWS join the NHL’s family of blue-chip technology partners as we continue our focus on innovation and building the most advanced technology solutions in sports."
- Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Unlocking Data's Potential
Using more than 10 years of the NHL’s historical Hockey Information and Tracking System (HITS) data, the league will harness the power of this data to produce advanced statistics through the use of innovative AWS technologies such as AWS Lambda, Amazon SageMaker, and more.
Engaging and Delighting Fans
Fans will gain deeper understanding into players, teams, and the league because AWS’s leading technology will help deliver the next generation of advanced analytics. New real-time hockey stats will transform the fan experience before, during, and after games to help fans better interpret and appreciate the action on the ice.
Enhancing the Broadcast Product
Video feeds processed by AWS and the NHL’s new 4K cameras will capture every angle on the ice, providing better knowledge of what’s happening throughout the game for better storytelling. The NHL is building a central repository on AWS which will help retrieval of archived video footage giving instant access to NHL content to deliver new in-game analyses, predictions, and video highlights to enhance mobile, online, and broadcast experiences.
ENGAGING THE FANS
Hockey is predicated on fast-moving action on the ice, and the NHL is producing its set of advanced statistics by leveraging AWS’s unmatched set of cloud computing technologies, the NHL is producing its set of advanced statistics. Using over a decade of historical data, the NHL can now provide in-depth analysis from its rich history with real-time game action.
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SHOT ANALYTICS
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SAVE ANALYTICS
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FACE-OFF PROBABILITY
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SHOT ANALYTICS
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SHOT ANALYTICS
Each shot taken in every game will include a number of variable factors such as from where on the ice the shot was taken; if a team is playing even-strength, short-handed, or in a Power Play; the score the game; the time of game; and more.
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SAVE ANALYTICS
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SAVE ANALYTICS
Every save a goalie makes will now include a goalie’s save percentage based on location the shot came from, different team strength conditions, time of game, game conditions, and more.
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FACE-OFF PROBABILITY
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FACE-OFF PROBABILITY
Our first AI & ML driven stat that generates predictions for who will win the upcoming face-off based on the players on the ice, location of the face-off, and current game situation.
"AWS is the perfect partner for the NHL, helping us to aggregate our rich historical content and deliver real-time advanced analytics that will continue to transform the fan experience. The delivery of these stats will unlock opportunities for fans, along with players, coaches and broadcasters, to see the game in new ways and to gain a deeper understanding of the strategic decisions made during a game."
- Dave Lehanski, Executive Vice President, NHL Business Development and Innovation
"AWS is the perfect partner for the NHL, helping us to aggregate our rich historical content and deliver real-time advanced analytics that will continue to transform the fan experience. The delivery of these stats will unlock opportunities for fans, along with players, coaches and broadcasters, to see the game in new ways and to gain a deeper understanding of the strategic decisions made during a game."
- Dave Lehanski, Executive Vice President, NHL Business Development and Innovation
IN THE NEWS
NHL goes all in on UHD with help from AWS
Fans can now get a clearer, real-time view of what’s happening on the ice through the NHL’s new UHD-enhanced video production pipeline, which includes AWS Elemental Link UHD cloud encoders across 32 NHL arenas.
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