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SnapShot: Visualization to Propel Ice Hockey Analytics.

H Pileggi¹, C D Stolper, J M Boyle

¹School of Interactive Computing and the GVU Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. hannah.pileggi@cc.gatech.edu

IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics

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This study introduces SnapShot, a visualization system designed to enhance sports analytics workflows. It integrates data exploration, hypothesis sharing, and findings communication for ice hockey analysts.

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Area of Science:

Sports Analytics
Information Visualization
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Sports analysts currently use statistical software for data analysis, often detached from the live game environment.
The growing value of analytics in professional sports necessitates improved tools for analysts.
Existing analytical workflows can be enhanced by integrating information visualization techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key stages in the sports analytics workflow where visualization can provide benefits.
To design and develop a visualization system tailored for professional sports analysts.
To introduce novel visualization techniques for specific sports data, such as shot length in ice hockey.

Main Methods:

Collaborative design process with professional ice hockey analysts.
Development of SnapShot, an integrated visualization system.
Implementation of various information visualization techniques, including a novel radial heat map for shot length analysis.

Main Results:

SnapShot successfully integrates visualization into the hockey intelligence gathering process.
The radial heat map technique effectively visualizes shot length data.
User studies with professional analysts yielded encouraging feedback on the system's utility.

Conclusions:

Information visualization can significantly enhance sports analytics by supporting data exploration, hypothesis sharing, and communication.
The SnapShot system demonstrates the practical application of visualization in professional sports.
Further development and adoption of visualization tools are crucial for the evolving field of sports analytics.