Analysis of the game performance of the ice hockey team in the senior category
Keywords:
Analysis, Performance in games, Ice hockey, Senior category, UMB Hockey TeamAbstract
The aim of this work was to analyze the game performance of the UMB Hockey Team during the 2024/2025 season in the European University Hockey League (EUHL). The goal was to identify key statistical indicators that influence the outcome of a match, specifically the goal difference. The analysis included data from 19 games — 11 from the regular season and 8 from the playoffs. Data were collected through indirect observation and systematic recording of game statistics. The monitored indicators were: shots on goal, shooting accuracy, face-off success rate, power play success, penalty kill success, blocked shots, lost pucks, and gained pucks. The results showed that the team averaged 46.4 shots on goal per game, with a shooting accuracy of 12.88%. The power play success rate was 28.06%, while the penalty kill success rate reached 93.81%, indicating strong offensive and defensive performance. Regression analysis revealed that shooting accuracy was the only statistically significant variable affecting the goal difference (p < 0.05). This was confirmed in both the simpler model (R² = 0.76) and the more complex model (R² = 0.78). A 1% increase in shooting accuracy significantly raised the predicted goal difference. In conclusion, the thesis highlights the importance of tracking and analyzing performance indicators in ice hockey. The findings provide practical recommendations for coaches, especially the need to focus on improving shooting efficiency, which proved to be the most decisive factor in match outcomes.
