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Florian Hajek^1,2, Martin Keller³, Wolfgang Taube⁴

¹Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.

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The Specific Overall Skating Performance Test (SOSPT) reliably measures ice hockey skating ability, outperforming simple sprint tests. This validated test is crucial for assessing player performance accurately.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Ice Hockey Performance Analysis
Biomechanical Testing

Background:

Skating performance is a critical determinant of overall success in ice hockey.
Existing methods for measuring skating performance have been inadequate for capturing game-specific demands.
A need exists for a validated test that reflects the dynamic movements and intensity of competitive ice hockey skating.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a specific overall skating performance test for ice hockey (SOSPT).
To ensure the SOSPT incorporates movements and intensity levels similar to those encountered during competition.
To compare the validity and reliability of the SOSPT against a standard 40-m on-ice sprinting test.

Main Methods:

The study involved male elite ice hockey players across different age categories (U14, U18, U15, U17, U20).
The Specific Overall Skating Performance Test (SOSPT) and a 40-m on-ice sprinting test were administered.
Test-retest reliability was assessed, alongside correlations between the SOSPT, the 40-m sprint, and expert ratings.

Main Results:

The SOSPT demonstrated high test-retest reliability (ICC > 0.7, CV < 5%) across player groups.
Significant performance differences were observed between age categories (U15, U17, U20) using the SOSPT (p < 0.001).
The SOSPT showed a high correlation with expert ratings (r > 0.70) but a low correlation with the 40-m sprint test.

Conclusions:

The Specific Overall Skating Performance Test (SOSPT) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing ice hockey skating performance.
The SOSPT is more suitable for evaluating game-specific skating ability compared to straight-line sprinting tests.
This validated test provides a more accurate measure of overall skating proficiency in ice hockey players.