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Hockey Hockey is a term used to denote a family of various types of both summer and winter team sports which originated on either an outdoor field, sheet of ice, or dry floor such as in a gymnasium. While these sports vary in specific rules, numbers of players, apparel, and playing surface, they share broad characteristics of two opposing teams using a stick to propel a ball or disk into a goal.There are many types of hockey. Some games make the use of skates, either wheeled or bladed, while others do not. In order to help make the distinction between these various games, the word hockey is often preceded by another word i.e. field hockey, ice hockey, roller hockey, rink hockey, or floor hockey. In each of these sports, two teams play against each other by trying to manoeuvre the object of play, either a type of ball or a disk (such as a puck), into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. Two notable exceptions use a straight stick and an open disk (still referred to as a puck) with a hole in the center instead. The first case is a style of floor hockey whose rules were codified in 1936 during the Great Depression by Canada's Sam Jacks. The second case involves a variant which was later modified in roughly the 1970s to make a related game that would be considered suitable for inclusion as a team sport in the newly emerging Special Olympics. The floor game of gym ringette, though related to floor hockey, is not a true variant due to the fact that it was designed in the 1990s and modelled off of the Canadian ice skating team sport of ringette, which was invented in Canada in 1963. Ringette was also invented by Sam Jacks, the same Canadian who codified the rules for the open disk style of floor hockey 1936. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Exciting Growth in the Global Ice Hockey Sticks Market: Poised to Reach USD 743.77 Million by 2030 The global ice hockey sticks market, valued at USD 510.27 million in 2023, is set to soar to USD 743.77 million by 2030, exhibiting a robust CAGR of 5.53% from 2024 to 2030. This remarkable growth underscores the increasing popularity and participation in ice hockey across various regions. Sample Report Link :https://lnkd.in/dnsPQjHz Key Drivers of Market Expansion Popularity and Participation: Ice hockey's widespread appeal, particularly in North America and Europe, has been a primary driver of market growth. As the sport attracts more players and fans, the demand for high-quality sticks has surged. Players are increasingly seeking top-notch equipment to enhance their performance on the ice. Urbanization and Population Growth: The global trend towards urbanization and population growth has significantly benefitted the ice hockey sticks market. Greater exposure to the sport has fueled demand, with a new generation of players emerging in developing regions. Regional Insights North America and Europe: These regions lead the market, driven by high participation rates and professional leagues. Technological advancements and performance demands further contribute to market growth. Asia-Pacific: Rapid growth is expected, fueled by increased investment in infrastructure and development programs. The market here is characterized by the presence of both international brands and emerging local manufacturers. Latin America and Middle East & Africa: These regions are witnessing steady growth, driven by a dedicated community of enthusiasts and increasing interest in winter sports. Ice Hockey Sticks Market Key Players 1. BAUER HOCKEY 2. ccm hockey 3. Warrior Sports 4. Sherwood Hockey 5. True Hockey #IceHockey #HockeySticks #HockeyGear #HockeyEquipment #Milei #Exciting #Travis #IceHockeyGear

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#EuropeVSNHL: Why Switzerland and Sweden are comparable to the NHL's top 5 Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers will play Game 4 of the #2024StanleyCupFinal, and a loss will extend Canada's winless streak to 32 years. The superstitious will call it a curse, and financiers specializing in professional hockey (we're talking about me) will call it a logical outcome. The #Alberta #EdmontonOilers and #CalgaryFlames take-home pay for the 2023-24 season was $79,902,403 versus #Florida State's $92,994,207. And that extra $13 million makes the difference—Florida teams have made the #StanleyCup finals for five seasons in a row and are likely to take home their third trophy in five years this year. #SwitzerlandvsAlberta Take-home pay $: 83,358,321 vs 82,910,824 Population millions: 8.77 vs 4.36 GDP 2024 Billions $: 870 vs 277 Largest arena: 17,031 vs 19,289 By the way, the total Take-home pay for the province of Alberta, including the Calgary Wranglers team, in the 2023/24 season was $82,910,824 - the sixth highest among states and provinces with #NHL teams. According to this indicator, Alberta also surpasses Switzerland. Take-home pay in the 2023/24 season in the National League was $69,248,233, and if you add $14,110,088 Take-home pay in the Swiss League we get $83,358,321. In the 23/24 season, the Swiss Genève-Servette Hockey Club won the #ChampionsHockeyLeague, making it the strongest team in Europe. This is Switzerland's second club trophy after the ZSC Lions won the #CHL in 2009. #SwedenvsPennsylvania Take-home pay $: 92,929,815 vs 96,579,997 Population million: 10.49 vs 12.97 GDP 2024 billions $: 591.2 vs 965.067 Largest arena: 13,850 vs 19,538 Pennsylvania is represented in the NHL by two successful franchises: the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, who brought the state seven Stanley Cups. In the 2023/24 season, the total Take-home pay was 82,751,491. To this cost should be added the 14,827,506 net salary of the AHL teams Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Thus, the net salary of the six teams in Pennsylvania in the 2023/24 season was $96,579,997 Among European countries, Sweden can be compared with Pennsylvania. With a smaller population and GDP, the country spends about the same amount on Take-home pay as Pennsylvania. Since 2006, Swedish teams have won the #EuropeanTrophy and Champions Hockey League ten times. At the same time, the Svenska Hockeyligan AB is one of the strongest in the world, and its annual take-home pay is approximately €64,750,000. In the case of Sweden, where a transitional championship system operates, it is necessary to mention HockeyAllsvenskan. Take-home pay in it is approximately €16,625,000. According to my calculations, the Take-home pay in the Hockeyettan AB for the 2023/24 season was €5,147,399, which collectively makes Sweden almost equal to Pennsylvania in terms of net income for players of all three tiers, with a total cost of approximately $93 mln.

USA hockey has a total of 465,629 registered male ice hockey players, which is 18 times more than the Czech Republic, which only has a total of 25,595. The population of the USA (337, 34 milions) is 32 times bigger than the population of the Czech Republic (10,7 millions), USA has 12 times more ice hockey rinks (2601) than the Czech Republic (220). Let us remind you that ice hockey is an economically very demanding sport, the USA is the biggest economy in the world, approximately 90 times larger compared to the small Czech Republic. Consider also that in the USA is based the NHL, the absolute richest ice hockey league in the world. The sum of the salaries of players of Team USA would have amount of 87 million dollars, which would exceed the salary cap in NHL by 3.5 million. The sum of the salaries of players of Team Czechia, which have on the roster just 11 NHL players and 10 players from the Czech Extraleague is roughly half lower. The result of the quarter-final game from the Ice Hockey World Championship in Prague betwen the Czech Republic and USA is 1:0 win for the Czech Republic. Translated into a business environment, imagine that your company would achieve a better result than a company that has 90 times bigger economical potential, 30 times bigger human resources potential, 18 times more human resources and 2 times bigger employee budget. An incredible success for Czech hockey is clear evidence of a vastly more effective sports development program, leadership, coaching and performance. Do you also want to learn how to maximize development, effectiveness of your company's performance, leadership and coaching of your employees? Enroll in our unique international fully accredited management programs, such as MBA Leaders in Sport program, in which you have the opportunity to gain insight from the world's best sports managers and coaches and receive knowledge from top international professors from our international partner SportLead, Netherlands Business Academy, International Football Institute. More information at: www.sportlead.org www.mbaleadersinsport.com Guest speakers: Prof. Jan Van Zwieten , Björn Bremer, Dr. Mario Hamm, Dr. Angus Mugford, Neda Tabatabaie, Jan Prochazka, Hans van Breukelen, Tom Nijssen, Dr. Karin Legemate, Andrew Sillitoe, Brett Sandwick, Dr. Lauren S. Tashman, CMPC, Achim Ittner, Helmut Schlögl, Edwin Benne OLY, Marleen Veldhuis, Johan Wakkie, Manon Bollegraf, Frits Don, Jochem Uytdehaage OLY, Jakub Kudlacek, Michal Ježdík, Karolína Kříženecká, Verner Lička, David Svoboda, Ondřej Šebek, Kateřina Neumannová, Katerina Vejvodova, Michala Bednarikova, Peter Urbanek

#EuropeVSNHL: Why is Austria a European ice hockey top-8 When comparing hockey in Europe and the NHL, many people think it is much more prevalent in North America than in Europe. Of course, hockey is a top sport in Canada. However, only five Canadian provinces are represented in the NHL, and the remaining teams are in the United States. And when you need to list the US states in which hockey is the primary sport, a completely different perspective opens up for discussion. #AustriaVSOhio Take-home pay $: <15,000,000 vs 38,615,079 Population millions: 9.04 vs 11.76 GDP 2024 Billions $: 470.9 vs 830.6 Largest arena: 16,000 vs 18,144 Austria has made confident steps in hockey development over the past ten years. Creating the international ICE Hockey League with eight teams from Austria brought professional hockey in this country to a new level. And with the seven AlpsHL teams, Austria's Take-home pay for the 2023/24 season was just under $15 million, corresponding to the CBJ Take-home pay for the 2007/08 season, which was $13,025,499. The strength of Austrian hockey is the Red Bull Academy, where future players of Red Bull Salzburg and Munich are trained. The highest achievements at the club level are Red Bull Salzburg winning the 2010 European Cup, VEU Feldkirch winning in 1998 European Hockey League, and the EC KAC final in 1969 IIHF European Cup. Speaking of infrastructure, it is worth noting that in 2005, Austria hosted the World Championship for the seventh time in history at the 16 thousandth Wiener Stadthalle. Ohio is the NHL region comparable to Austria in terms of population, GDP and hockey infrastructure. The only caveat is that Ohio has broken away from Austria regarding net income growth by over 15 years. Ohio is represented in the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets, founded in 2000. Over the 24 years, the franchise could not win the Stanley Cup and did not win either a conference or a division. This is mainly due to the financial indicator - in the 2023/24 season, CBJ did not reach the salary upstairs limit, and the Blue Jackets take-home pay was $38,615,079

USA hockey has a total of 465,629 registered male ice hockey players, which is 18 times more than the Czech Republic, which only has a total of 25,595. The population of the USA (337, 34 milions) is 32 times bigger than the population of the Czech Republic (10,7 millions), USA has 12 times more ice hockey rinks (2601) than the Czech Republic (220). Let us remind you that ice hockey is an economically very demanding sport, the USA is the biggest economy in the world, approximately 90 times larger compared to the small Czech Republic. Consider also that in the USA is based the NHL, the absolute richest ice hockey league in the world. The sum of the salaries of players of Team USA would have amount of 87 million dollars, which would exceed the salary cap in NHL by 3.5 million. The sum of the salaries of players of Team Czechia, which have on the roster just 11 NHL players and 10 players from the Czech Extraleague is roughly half lower. The result of the quarter-final game from the Ice Hockey World Championship in Prague betwen the Czech Republic and USA is 1:0 win for the Czech Republic. Translated into a business environment, imagine that your company would achieve a better result than a company that has 90 times bigger economical potential, 30 times bigger human resources potential, 18 times more human resources and 2 times bigger employee budget. An incredible success for Czech hockey is clear evidence of a vastly more effective sports development program, leadership, coaching and performance. Do you also want to learn how to maximize development, effectiveness of your company's performance, leadership and coaching of your employees? Enroll in our unique international fully accredited management programs, such as MBA Leaders in Sport program, in which you have the opportunity to gain insight from the world's best sports managers and coaches and receive knowledge from top international professors from our international partner educational institutions International Leadership & Business Academy , Netherlands Business Academy, International Football Institute. More information at: www.sportlead.org www.mbaleadersinsport.com Guest speakers: Prof. Jan Van Zwieten , Björn Bremer, Dr. Mario Hamm, Dr. Angus Mugford, Neda Tabatabaie, Jan Prochazka, Hans van Breukelen, Tom Nijssen, Dr. Karin Legemate, Andrew Sillitoe, Brett Sandwick, Dr. Lauren S. Tashman, Achim Ittner, Helmut Schlögl, chris vermeeren, Mark Koevermans, Edwin Benne OLY, Marleen Veldhuis, Johan Wakkie, Manon Bollegraf, Marko Koers, Frits Don, Herre Zonderland, Jochem Uytdehaage OLY, Jakub Kudlacek, Michal Ježdík, Karolína Kříženecká, CMPC, Verner Lička, David Svoboda, Ondřej Šebek, Kateřina Neumannová, Katerina Vejvodova, Michala Bednarikova Peter Urbanek

Hockey There are many types of hockey. Some games make the use of skates, either wheeled or bladed, while others do not. In order to help make the distinction between these various games, the word hockey is often preceded by another word i.e. field hockey, ice hockey, roller hockey, rink hockey, or floor hockey. In each of these sports, two teams play against each other by trying to manoeuvre the object of play, either a type of ball or a disk (such as a puck), into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. Two notable exceptions use a straight stick and an open disk (still referred to as a puck) with a hole in the center instead. The first case is a style of floor hockey whose rules were codified in 1936 during the Great Depression by Canada's Sam Jacks. The second case involves a variant which was later modified in roughly the 1970s to make a related game that would be considered suitable for inclusion as a team sport in the newly emerging Special Olympics. The floor game of gym ringette, though related to floor hockey, is not a true variant due to the fact that it was designed in the 1990s and modelled off of the Canadian ice skating team sport of ringette, which was invented in Canada in 1963. Ringette was also invented by Sam Jacks, the same Canadian who codified the rules for the open disk style of floor hockey 1936. #snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitutions #designthinking

Ice Hockey Stanley Cup Market Size, Share, Trends & Competitive Analysis Global Report 2024-2032 The Ice Hockey Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in professional ice hockey, awarded annually to the champion of the National Hockey League (NHL). It represents the culmination of an intense and grueling postseason tournament, showcasing the best teams and players in the sport. The Stanley Cup holds a revered status in the hockey world, steeped in tradition and history dating back to 1893, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious trophies in North American sports. Winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal for NHL teams, symbolizing excellence, perseverance, and teamwork. Read Full Report@ https://lnkd.in/dK8Vef3m The fervent fan base and viewership, which drives ticket sales, television ratings, and merchandise revenue. The historic prestige of the Stanley Cup, along with the intense rivalries between teams, further fuels interest and engagement among fans, driving market growth. Additionally, advancements in broadcasting technology and the globalization of the sport present opportunities to expand the reach of the Stanley Cup, tapping into new markets and attracting a broader audience. Intense competition and historic rivalries fuel viewership. Opportunities lie in expanding into new markets, leveraging digital platforms for enhanced experiences, and collaborating with media for broadcasting deals. #IceHockeyStanleyCup #MarketTrends #FanEngagement #GlobalExpansion #DigitalPlatforms #MediaCollaboration #SportsMarketing

Aftonbladet and Svensk Hockey TV have announced a new long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing the experience for hockey fans across Sweden. Through this partnership, hockey enthusiasts will have access to both Aftonbladet Plus and Svenskhockey.tv as a bundled package for just 199 SEK per month. Since its launch in 2000, Sportbladet has focused heavily on hockey coverage. Combining Aftonbladet Plus with the live broadcasts from Svensk Hockey TV marks an exciting new step in delivering value to hockey fans. “Our goal is to continuously explore modern and innovative ways to grow our partnerships. Moving from traditional sponsorships to an integrated collaboration, featuring AI-powered hockey content feels absolutely right for the times,” said Sportbladet’s Head, Magnus Herbertsson. Svensk Hockey TV, the streaming service run by Sportway and co-owned by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association, provides high-quality live and recorded hockey matches via AI cameras in over 300 arenas across Sweden. Each season, approximately 50,000 matches are streamed, including J20 National, J18 Regional, junior and youth leagues, TV-pucken qualifiers, and selected international games. “This is a major step in making Swedish hockey more accessible while delivering even greater value to our customers,” said William Personne, CEO of Svensk Hockey TV, in a statement about the initiative, which launches today, Tuesday, December 10.