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Journal of Physical Education and Sport

(JPES), 16 Supplement issue 2, Art 166, pp. 1046 - 1051, 2016

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Corresponding Author MARTIN SIGMUND, E-mail: marti[email protected]z

Original Article

Assessment of physical parameters and age of current Canadian-American

National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey players in relation to game position

and player success

MARTIN SIGMUND

, PETR KUTÁČ

, MICHAL KUDLÁČEK

, JANA KVINTOVÁ

, STEVEN KOHN

DAGMAR SIGMUNDOVÁ

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Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZECH REPUBLIC.

Human Motion Diagnostics Center, University of Ostrava, Ostrava, CZECH REPUBLIC.

Faculty of Education, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZECH REPUBLIC.

College of Education and Human Services, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA.

Published online: Octomber 30, 2016

(Accepted for publication September 30, 2016)

DOI:10.7752/jpes.2016.s2166

Abstract:

In the present paper we analysed this issue in elite ice hockey players in the Canadian-American NHL. The

objective of the study was an analysis of physical parameters and age of current ice hockey players in the

National Hockey League in relation to various gaming positions and player success. The data were obtained

from a total of 974 players and divided according to gaming positions [Goalkeepers (N = 92); Defenders (N =

308); Forwards (N = 574)]. Statistical quantities were calculated for all variables; normality of distribution was

verified. Parametric as well as non-parametric statistical tests were applied. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to

assess normality. A multiple comparison was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. The associations between

physical parameters and player success were estimated using the Spearman’s correlation. The level of statistical

significance was tested at a level of α ≤ 0.05; α ≤ 0.01. Statistical results processing was performed using the

Statistica programme vers. 12.0. A statistical analysis did not confirm significant associations between the

parameters of body height, body weight and BMI on the one hand, and the monitored objective indicators of

player success of goalkeepers, defenders and forwards on the other hand. On the contrary, the study indicated

significant associations between the basic physical parameters and negative player behaviour represented by

increased number of penalty minutes, especially for defenders and forwards. A major determinant of player

performance seems to be the age factor. It was revealed that increasing player age corresponds with player

success in many monitored parameters in all gaming positions. The findings help clarify the partial factors

affecting the overall performance in ice hockey players with regard to their gaming positions in the NHL.

Key Words: man, elite sport, NHL, achievement.

Introduction

To achieve the highest performance level in sport requires significant development of motor abilities and

skills with an overall high level of development of physical fitness. This is associated with optimum

development of somatic parameters, which represent a significant part of the structure of top level sports

performance (McArdle, Katch, & Katch, 2007; Perič & Dovalil, 2010). Numerous studies carried out by sports

anthropologists result in defining specific somatic parameters and in determining specific morphological types

relating to a particular sport sector (Blanchard, 1995; Bolin & Granskog, 2003; Malina, Bouchard, & Or, 2004;

Norton & Olds 2001; Vescovi, Murray, & Vanheest, 2006). Somatic parameters represent an important part of

ice hockey player performance (Barzilay, 2002; Kutáč & Sigmund, 2015; Montgomery, 2006).

Body height and body weight are the basic somatic indicators that primarily inform about possible

dispositions of elite athletes considering their specialization and gaming position. In today’s top level sport, in

our case ice hockey, it seems unrealistic to succeed without an optimum development of somatic performance

factors. Their development is influenced by genetic predisposition combined with controlled training. Some

players who meet the current high requirements have been involved in a special training programme since junior

years (MacLean, 2008; Manners, 2004; Palmer & Spriet, 2008). Assessment of the development of somatic

parameters is an integral part of recruitment and selection of young players for the Canadian-American NHL

(Gledhill & Jamnik, 2007). At present, especially the following parameters are monitored in selecting NHL

players: Standing Height, Wingspan, Body Weight and Body Composition (NHL Draft Combine Testing, 2015).

The morphological and physiological level of development represents an important predictive factor of

performance in young ice hockey players (Roczniok et al., 2013; Skowronek, Socha, Roczniok, & Socha, 2013;

Tarter, 2009). Assessment of somatic and morphological parameters is also included in NBA or NFL draft

(NBA, 2016; NFL, 2016). Currently, the variables affecting player performance are assessed not only in male ice

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hockey players; women’s performance determinants are regularly assessed as well (Geithner, Lee, & Bracko,

2006; Szmatlan-Gabryś, Stanula, Gabryś, & Ozimek, 2014).

The present study builds on a previous study analysing the current level of development of basic somatic

parameters in NHL players with regard to player roles and gaming positions (Sigmund, Kohn & Sigmundová,

2016). It was observed that the current average value of body height in NHL ice hockey players was 186 cm,

average body weight was 92 kg and BMI value was 26.5 kg/m

. In terms of gaming positions we revealed the

highest values of body height in ice hockey goalkeepers (188.3±4.4 cm), followed by defenders and forwards.

The highest values of body weight were observed in ice hockey defenders (93.0±6.5 kg). Body weight of

goalkeepers and forwards appears almost identical. A detailed analysis of ice hockey forwards suggested the

highest values of body height in left wing forwards, we also observed a trend of higher values of body weight in

right and left wing forwards in comparison with lower values of centre forwards (Sigmund, Kohn, &

Sigmundová, 2016). The study mentioned above did not asses the associations between the monitored somatic

characteristics, gaming positions and player success. For this reason we build on this study and present an

assessment of associations between these variables.

The aim of the present study is to analyse the level of development of basic somatic characteristics and age of

current ice hockey players in the Canadian-American National Hockey League (NHL) with respect to player

success of goalkeepers, defenders and forwards.

Material & methods

Subjects

The present study analyses available basic morphological data of current players in the Canadian-American

NHL; the survey is of a descriptive-comparative nature (Thomas, Nelson & Silverman, 2011). The observed

values of the monitored physical parameters (Body Height; Body Weight, BMI), age, and objective indicators of

player success in adult ice hockey players in the Canadian-American National Hockey League (NHL) were

analysed in April 2016. A total of 974 personal player cards were processed (100% male). The present data

represent the absolute collection of the monitored values of world class professional ice hockey players in the

NHL. The average body height (cm), body weight (kg) and BMI (kg/m

) of the monitored NHL players

(2015/2016 season) was 185.8 cm (SD = 5.30), 90.6 kg (SD = 6.95) and 26.2 kg/m

(SD = 1.57).

The average

age of the monitored NHL players was 26.5 years (SD = 4.49; range 18–44 years). In addition, individual values

of the monitored parameters were divided into subsets according to the respective gaming position (Goalkeepers,

N = 92; Defenders, N = 308; Forwards, N = 574). The average body height, body weight, BMI and age of the

monitored NHL goalkeepers was 188.2 cm (SD = 4.32), 89.6 kg (SD = 6.29), 26.2 kg/m

(SD = 1.67) and 27.4

years (SD = 4.38). The average body height, body weight, BMI and age of the monitored NHL defenders was

187.2 cm (SD = 5.20), 92.5 kg (SD = 7.28), 26.4 kg/m

(SD = 1.64) and 26.5 years (SD = 4.50). The average

body height, body weight, BMI and age of the monitored NHL forwards was 184.6 cm (SD = 5.19), 89.7 kg (SD

= 6.66), 26.3 kg/m

(SD = 1.46) and 26.4 years (SD = 4.49). The analysed data are based on relevant sources of

all current organisations active in the Canadian-American NHL (N = 30). The analytical survey included players

of various nationalities, especially from Canada (50%), USA (25%), Sweden (8%), Russia (4%), Czech Republic

(4%), Finland (4%), Slovakia (1%) and others (4%) (QuantHockey, 2015).

To convert the values to metric units we used the data from a conversion table (Malina, Bouchard, & Bar-

Or, 2004). In our case we worked with the following conversions: 1 foot = 30.48 cm; 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound

= 0.454 kg.

Statistical analysis

Statistical quantities were calculated for all variables; normality of distribution was verified. Parametric as

well as non-parametric statistical tests were applied. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess normality. A

multiple comparison was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. The associations between physical parameters

and player success were estimated using the Spearman’s correlation. The level of statistical significance was

tested at a level of α ≤ 0.05; α ≤ 0.01. Statistical results processing was performed using the Statistica v. 12.0

programme (Statistica, Tulsa, USA).

Results

The results section presents the associations between body height, body weight, BMI and age, and gaming

position (goalkeeper, defender, forward) and player success. The selected indicators of player

performance/success fully corresponded with NHL indicators. The indicators of goalkeeper player success

included goals against average, save percentage, games won, games lost, shutouts, play minutes and penalty

minutes. For defenders and forwards, a different set of indicators was assessed than for goalkeepers. These were

the indicators that inform about player effectiveness such as total points, goals scored, assists, penalty minutes,

goals per games played, assists per games played and points per games played (QuantHockey, 2015).

In the case of NHL goalkeepers, no significant associations were observed between the values of basic

somatic parameters and indicators of goalkeeper player success. Significant relationships were observed in

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goalkeepers with respect to age. There was a significant negative correlation between age and save percentage

(SV%). Significant associations were also observed between a higher age and games lost, play minutes and

increased inclination to negative player behaviour represented by penalty minutes (Table 1).

Table 1. Spearman’s correlation of body height, body weight and BMI with indicators of player success in

current NHL goalkeepers

Goalkeepers

GAA SV% W L SO

Time PIM

–0.108 –0.121 0.080 0.004 –0.087 0.076 0.154

–0.024 –0.015 0.185 0.095 –0.033 0.179 0.153

BMI

–0.074 –0.101 0.132 0.082 –0.028 0.133 0.054

AGE

0.195 –0.228* 0.277** 0.319** 0.131 0.333** 0.277**

Legend: BH – body height; BW – body weight; BMI – body mass index; GAA – goals against average;

SV% – save percentage; W – games won; L – games lost; SO – shutouts; Time – play minutes;

PIM – penalty minutes; * – statistical significance p<0.05; **–statistical significance p<0.01

In ice hockey defenders, significant associations we

re observed between higher values of body height, body

weight, BMI and age on the one hand and a higher number of penalty minutes on the other hand. The study also

suggested a significantly negative association in defenders between body height and player productivity

represented by individual points per game. Increasing age of ice hockey defenders was associated with higher

player success represented by number of assists (Table 2).

Table 2. Spearman’s correlation of body height, body weight and BMI with indicators of player success in

current NHL defenders

Defenders

P G A PIM G/GP A/GP P/GP

–0.092 –0.090 –0.085 0.189*** –0.120* –0.143* –0.157**

–0.024 –0.051 –0.014 0.267*** –0.073 –0.097 –0.118*

BMI

0.048 0.019 0.048 0.135* 0.027 0.011 0.004

AGE

0.181** 0.092 0.200*** 0.269*** –0.012 0.076 0.041

Legend:BH – body height; BW – body weight; BMI – body mass index; P – total points; G – goals scored; A – assists;

PIM – penalty minutes; G/GP – goals per games played; A/GP – assists per games played; P/GP – points per games

played;

* – statistical significance p<0.05; ** – statistical significance p<0.01; *** – statistical significance p<0.001

In ice hockey forwards, a similar trend of significant associations was observed between body height, body

weight, BMI and a higher amount of penalty minutes. Negative behaviour represented by penalty minutes in ice

hockey forwards showed the highest values relative to increasing age. Increasing age of ice hockey forwards also

significantly corresponded with player success represented by the overall number of individual points. Similarly,

number of goals scored was positively associated with increasing age, the same applies to number of assists

(Table 3).

Table 3. Spearman’s correlation of body height, body weight and BMI with indicators of player success in

current NHL forwards

Forwards

P G A PIM G/GP

A/GP P/GP

–0.006 –0.006 –0.008 0.145*** –0.051 –0.048 –0.066

–0.038 –0.027 –0.039 0.226*** –0.084* –0.099* –0.110**

BMI

–0.037 –0.024 –0.042 0.149*** –0.049 –0.079 –0.071

AGE

0.192*** 0.169*** 0.206*** 0.325*** 0.091* 0.109** 0.091*

Legend:BH – body height; BW – body weight; BMI – body mass index; P – total points; G – goals scored; A – assists;

PIM – penalty minutes; G/GP – goals per games played; A/GP – assists per games played; P/GP – points per games

played;

* – statistical significance p<0.05; ** – statistical significance p<0.01; *** – statistical significance p<0.001

Discussion

The importance of optimum development of somatic parameters in ice hockey players is indisputable.

Especially with regard to the ongoing dynamic development of the sports discipline, increasing level of the top

world leagues, or specific requirements based on various player roles.

Since 1920s, the average body height of NHL players has increased by more than 10 cm and body weight by

more than 17 kg (Montgomery, 2006). In Czech players for example, the average body height has also increased

by more than 10 cm since late 1928s, and body weight by more than 21 kg. It should be noted however that

North American players have always been taller and heavier. This is now beginning to equalize as a result of

selecting players who meet the high demands placed on the development of somatic parameters. This is

particularly noticeable in drafting young players to the NHL. Also internationally, there is a clear trend of

increasing body height and body weight. For example, the Czech ice hockey team has players with the required

values of key somatic parameters at important sports events. This was most apparent in the Czech national team

for the Olympic Games 2014 in Sochi (Russia), where the average value of body height was almost 187 cm and

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body weight over 93 kg (CIHA, 2014). Of course there are some differences regarding gaming positions. A

current trend is increasing body height in ice hockey goalkeepers. Also in the senior category at an international

level and particularly in the NHL there are now more ice hockey goalkeepers with body height ranging from 190

to 200 cm (Kutáč & Sigmund, 2015). Average body height of current NHL goalkeepers is 188.3 cm (Sigmund,

Kohn & Sigmundová, 2016). Increasing demands for body height of ice hockey goalkeepers are also confirmed

by individual values of goalkeepers from the first four teams at the last World Championship 2016 in Moscow

and St. Petersburg (Russia). Body height of the US goalkeeper (placed fourth) and the Russian goalkeeper

(placed third) was > 188 cm. Body height of the Canadian goalkeeper (Ice Hockey World Champion 2016) was

191 cm and body height of the Finnish goalkeeper (placed second) was even 196 cm (International Ice Hockey

Federation, 2016).

In general, it is apparent that the development of somatic parameters in ice hockey players has a positive

trend and is associated with the dynamic development of the sports discipline. Internationally, differences were

observed with respect to ranking (Sigmund, Riegerová, Sigmundová, & Dostálová, 2014), differences were also

observed between players from various leagues (Kutáč & Sigmund, 2015; Sigmund, Sigmundová, & Kvintová,

2015) and with respect to gaming positions (Sigmund, Kohn, & Sigmundová, 2016; Sigmund, Sigmundová, &

Kvintová, 2015).

A positive trend of the development of somatic parameters in ice hockey players is apparent. The question is:

“How do the values of basic somatic characteristics affect the achievement of individual in-game player

performance and player success?”

The results of our study suggest some associations between the monitored physical parameters and

objectively measured values of individual player performance. In the case of NHL goalkeepers, no significant

associations were observed between the values of body height, body weight and BMI, and objective indicators of

goalkeeper player success. The study suggested a significantly negative association in defenders between body

height and player productivity represented by individual points per game. In the case of forwards the study

suggested as association between body weight and the average number of points per game. Other associations of

the monitored somatic indicators are rather related to negative player behaviour, which is represented by the

number of penalty minutes. In addition to the monitored physical parameters, a major determinant of player

performance seems to be the age factor. Increasing player age corresponds with the indicators of player success

in many monitored parameters in all gaming positions. The age range of current NHL players is between 18 and

44 years; the average age is 26.5±4.49 years. This corresponds with the fact that the age range of top ice hockey

performance is currently 23 to 33 years with most values between 25 and 29 years (Vobr, 2011). The optimum

top performance age in the career of an elite ice hockey player appears to be 27 to 28 years (Sigmund &

Dostálová, 2011). In the context of these facts it appears that if a drafted player, mostly between 18 and 20 years

of age, succeeds in an NHL team and secures a stable position in the team, he has another seven to ten years of

growth to achieve maximum performance and maximum use of own potential.

Based on the findings it is impossible to positively confirm a direct relationship between the monitored

somatic parameters such as body height, body weight and BMI, and objective indicators of individual player

success of goalkeepers, defenders and forwards. Objective player success will be potentiated by other variables,

especially the development of specific physiologically conditioned abilities and individual player skills (Tanner

& Gore, 2013). At present, the functional development of elite ice hockey players focuses on strength

development as the fundamental aspect, and anaerobic performance development (Burr, Jamnik, Baker,

Macpherson, Gledhill, & McGuire, 2008; Hoff et al., 2005; MacLean, 2008). The development of strength

abilities focuses primarily on the overall strength of the trunk, extensors of the hip and knee joint, hip adductors

and abductors, musculus triceps brachii and musculus deltoideus (Brocherie et al., 2005; Manners, 2004;

Queinny et al., 2008). The development of elite ice hockey players further focuses on the development of aerobic

abilities, speed abilities and agility (Behm, Wahl, Button, Power, & Anderson, 2005; MacLean, 2008; Vescovi et

al., 2006).

A current effort is to effectively transfer the above mentioned abilities and skills to game and individual

player performance. We assume that the area of further development of ice hockey players includes significant

factors affecting individual player performance measurable by objective player success.

Conclusion

The present paper analysed the physical characteristics and age of current professional NHL players in

relation to gaming positions and player success. The findings did not positively confirm significant associations

between the parameters of body height, body weight and BMI on the one hand, and the monitored indicators of

player success of goalkeepers, defenders and forwards on the other hand. On the contrary, the study indicated

significant associations between the basic physical parameters and negative player behaviour represented by an

increased number of penalty minutes, especially for defenders and forwards. Apart from the basic physical

parameters, a major determinant of player performance seems to be the age factor. It was revealed that increasing

player age corresponds with player success in many monitored parameters in all gaming positions. The findings

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help clarify the determinants affecting the overall performance in ice hockey players with regard to their gaming

positions in the NHL.

Conflicts of interest - None

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