Canada was the country with the highest number of active NHL players as of March 2024. Specifically, the country had 1,078 players who were active in the National Hockey League when the study was conducted. The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, featuring seven franchises from Canada and 25 from the United States.

How popular is ice hockey in Canada?

Ice hockey is the official winter sport for the North American country, signifying its popularity. In 2022, there were just over half a million registered ice hockey players in Canada and the country boasted close to eight thousand ice hockey rinks to accommodate the sport. Meanwhile, looking at the popularity of the NHL in Canada, around 1.2 million individuals tuned in to watch the NHL’s annual playoff tournament in 2022 on Canada’s Sportsnet channel.

How valuable are NHL franchises?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were the most valuable NHL franchise in 2023, with an estimated valuation of 2.8 billion U.S. dollars that year. The Maple Leafs were twice as valuable as the average NHL franchise valuation, which amounted to just over 1.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Nevertheless, the NHL’s average franchise value was notably lower when considering the average franchise values of other major sports leagues in North America.

A January 2024 survey in the United States revealed that 72 percent of NHL fans who watched or attended games were Caucasian. Meanwhile, almost 17 percent of fans were Hispanic.

A January 2024 survey in the United States revealed that over half of NHL fans who attended or watched games were aged between 35 and 64. Meanwhile, just four percent of NHL fans were aged between 13 and 17.

Ice hockey is a worldwide sport that is particularly popular in the United States and Canada thanks to the prominence of the National Hockey League (NHL). According to a survey conducted in April 2023, around 13 percent of all respondents were avid fans of the NHL in the United States.

Dataset

This dataset was created by Benzik

Released under CC0: Public Domain

Contents

This dataset contains comprehensive player statistics and contract details for the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season. It merges both on-ice performance metrics and contractual information, making it valuable for fans, analysts, sports journalists, and data scientists interested in exploring hockey performance, salary cap dynamics, and advanced analytics.

• With over 1,100 players and 40 different variables, the dataset enables research on topics such as:
• Correlation between performance and salary (e.g., goals vs. average annual value).
• Team-level performance across conferences and divisions.
• Comparisons by age, position, and role.
• Insights into faceoff, time-on-ice, and situational play statistics

Ice hockey is a worldwide sport that is particularly popular in the United States and Canada thanks to the prominence of the National Hockey League (NHL). According to a survey conducted in April 2023, just 10 percent of Black respondents from the United States were avid fans of NHL.

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Dataset

This dataset was created by samee11

Contents

Ice Hockey Fan Travel Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global Ice Hockey Fan Travel market size reached USD 2.1 billion in 2024, and it is poised for robust expansion with a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. By 2033, the market is projected to attain USD 3.9 billion, driven by increasing fan engagement, the globalization of ice hockey tournaments, and a surge in international sporting events. The upward trajectory is underpinned by the growing enthusiasm for live sporting experiences and the proliferation of specialized travel services catering to ice hockey fans worldwide.

The primary growth driver for the Ice Hockey Fan Travel market is the escalating popularity of ice hockey as a global sport, particularly in emerging markets across Asia Pacific and parts of Europe. As international leagues and tournaments such as the NHL, IIHF World Championships, and Winter Olympics gain traction, fans are increasingly motivated to travel across borders to witness their favorite teams and athletes compete. This enthusiasm is further amplified by the advent of digital platforms and social media, which enable fans to connect, organize group trips, and access real-time updates on events. The integration of immersive experiences, such as meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes tours, and exclusive hospitality packages, is further fueling demand, making fan travel not just an ancillary activity but a central aspect of the ice hockey experience.

Another significant factor propelling market growth is the increasing sophistication and diversification of travel services tailored specifically for ice hockey fans. Service providers are now offering comprehensive packages that bundle game tickets, accommodation, transportation, and event hospitality, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for travelers. The emergence of online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking channels has made it easier than ever for fans to customize their itineraries and access exclusive deals. Additionally, partnerships between sports franchises, travel agencies, and hospitality providers are creating value-added offerings that appeal to both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts. This collaborative ecosystem is fostering innovation in service delivery, thereby attracting a broader demographic and driving sustained market expansion.

The market is also benefiting from favorable demographic trends, with a notable uptick in participation from younger age groups and families. The increasing disposable income among millennials and Gen Z, coupled with a growing appetite for experiential travel, is reshaping the landscape of fan tourism. Moreover, the post-pandemic recovery has seen a resurgence in live event attendance, as fans seek to reconnect with the communal aspects of sports fandom. This resurgence is particularly pronounced in regions with a strong ice hockey heritage, such as North America and parts of Europe, but is also gaining momentum in newer markets like China and South Korea. The convergence of these factors is setting the stage for sustained growth and innovation in the Ice Hockey Fan Travel market.

From a regional perspective, North America continues to dominate the Ice Hockey Fan Travel market, accounting for the largest share in 2024, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The United States and Canada, home to the NHL and a vibrant collegiate hockey scene, are key contributors to market growth, both in terms of outbound and inbound fan travel. Europe, with its rich tradition of club and international competitions, is also witnessing robust demand, particularly in countries like Sweden, Finland, Russia, and Switzerland. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region, buoyed by increasing investments in sports infrastructure and rising interest in ice hockey among younger demographics. The interplay of established and emerging markets is shaping a dynamic and competitive global landscape for ice hockey fan travel.

Service Type Analysis

The Service Type segment in the Ice Hockey Fan Travel market encompasses a diverse range of offerings, including travel packages, ticketing services, accommodation, transportation, event hospitality, and others. Travel packages remain the cornerstone of this segment, providing fans with end-to-end solutions that cover all logistical aspects of attending ice hockey events. These packages typically include game tickets, hotel stays, local transportation, and sometimes exclusive experiences su

The Hockey Database is a collection of historical statistics from men's professional hockey teams in North America.

Note that as of v1, this dataset is missing a few files, due to Kaggle restrictions on the number of individual files that can be uploaded. The missing files will be noted in the description below.

The Data

The dataset contains the following tables (all are csv):

• Master: Names and biographical information
• Scoring: Scoring statistics
• ScoringSup: Supplemental scoring statistics. Missing in v1
• ScoringSC: Scoring for Stanley Cup finals, 1917-18 through 1925-26
• ScoringShootout: Scoring statistics for shootouts
• Goalies: Goaltending statistics
• GoaliesSC: Goaltending for Stanley Cup finals, 1917-18 through 1925-26
• GoaliesShootout: Goaltending statistics for shootouts
• AwardsPlayers: Player awards, trophies, postseason all-star teams
• AwardsCoaches: Coaches awards, trophies, postseason all-star teams
• AwardsMisc: Miscellaneous awards. Missing in v1
• Coaches: Coaching statistics
• Teams: Team regular season statistics
• TeamsPost: Team postseason statistics
• TeamsSC: Team Stanley Cup finals statistics, 1917-18 through 1925-26
• TeamsHalf: First half / second half standings, 1917-18 through 1920-21
• TeamSplits: Team home/road and monthly splits
• TeamVsTeam: Team vs. team results
• SeriesPost: Postseason series
• CombinedShutouts: List of combined shutouts.
• abbrev: Abbreviations used in Teams and SeriesPost tables
• HOF: Hall of Fame information

Descriptions of the individual fields in each file can be found in the file's description.

Copyright Notice

The Hockey Databank project allows for free usage of its data, including the production of a commercial product based upon the data, subject to the terms outlined below.

1) In exchange for any usage of data, in whole or in part, you agree to display the following statement prominently and in its entirety on your end product:

"The information used herein was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by the Hockey Databank project. For more information about the Hockey Databank project please visit http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockey-databank"

2) Your usage of the data constitutes your acknowledgment, acceptance, and agreement that the Hockey Databank project makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the data supplied, and will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use of the information presented.

Acknowledgments

This dataset was downloaded from the hockey database at Open Source Sports. The original acknowledgments are as follows:

A variety of sources were consulted while constructing this database. These are listed below in no particular order.

Books:

• National Hockey League Guide (various years)
• National Hockey League Official Record Book (1982-83 and 1983-84)
• National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book (1984-85 to present)
• The Stanley Cup Records and Statistics (various years)
• World Hockey Association Media Guide (various years)
• WHA Schedule & Statistics (1974-75)
• The Sporting News Hockey Guide (various years)
• Official NHL Record Book 1917-64
• The Complete Historical and Statistical Reference to the World Hockey Association 1972-1979, by Scott Surgent; Xaler Press (7th edition, 2004; 8th edition, 2008)
• Total Hockey; Total Sports Publishing (1st edition, 1998; 2nd edition, 2000)
• The Encyclopedia of Hockey, by Robert A. Styer; A.S. Barnes (2nd edition, 1973)
• The Hockey Encyclopedia, by Stan Fischler and Shirley Walton Fischler; Macmillan (1983)
• The Trail of the Stanley Cup (Vol. 1, 2, and 3), by Charles L. Coleman

Periodicals:

• The Sporting News

On-line sources:

• ESPN.com: http://www.espn.com/nhl/statistics
• Find A Grave: http://www.findagrave.com
• The Goaltender Home Page (Doug Norris): http://hockeygoalies.org
• History Of NHL Trades: http://nhltradeshistory.blogspot.com
• Hockey Research Association: http://www.hockeyresearch.com/stats
• Hockey-Reference.com (Justin Kubatko): http://www.hockey-reference.com
• Hockey Summary Project: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockey_summary_project/, http://hsp.flyershistory.com (previously at http://www.shrpsports.com/hsp)
• Internet Hockey Database (Ralph Slate): http://www.hockeydb.com
• Legends of Hockey.net (Hockey Hall of Fame): http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/search.htm
• LostHockey.com: http://www.losthockey.com
• National Hockey League: http://www.nhl.com
• NHL Hockey Shootout Statistics: http://jeays.net/shootout/index.htm
• NHL Shootouts: http://www.nhlsho...

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This dataset provides detailed performance metrics for NHL teams from the 1990 season, including both the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres, among other teams. The dataset includes key performance indicators such as wins, losses, overtime losses, winning percentage, goals for (GF), and goals against (GA).

Key Features:

Team Name: The name of the NHL team. Year: The season year, in this case, all data pertains to the 1990 NHL season. Wins: Total number of wins recorded by the team in the season. Losses: Total number of losses recorded by the team in the season. OT Losses: Total number of overtime losses recorded by the team. Win %: Winning percentage for the team calculated as Wins / Total Games. Goals For (GF): Total goals scored by the team. Goals Against (GA): Total goals conceded by the team. + / -: Goal differential (Goals For - Goals Against), indicating the team’s overall performance. Additional Data Details:

The dataset includes statistical distributions for various metrics such as game scores, win percentages, goals for and against, and goal differentials, categorized into different ranges. Each data entry is associated with a label and count representing different performance intervals. Examples from the Dataset:

Boston Bruins (1990): 44 Wins, 24 Losses, 0.55 Win %, 299 GF, 264 GA, +35 Buffalo Sabres (1990): 31 Wins, 30 Losses, 0.388 Win %, 292 GF, 278 GA, +14 Usage and Applications:

This dataset is valuable for:

Historical Analysis: Understanding team performance metrics and trends from the 1990 NHL season. Data Analysis Projects: Ideal for practicing data cleaning, transformation, and analysis techniques. Sports Analytics: Provides a foundation for developing sports analytics models, such as predicting future performance based on historical data.

Additional Notes:

The dataset is part of a larger collection and is designed to be used in conjunction with other data for comprehensive sports analysis. Missing values or null entries may be present, requiring data preprocessing before analysis. Explore this dataset to gain insights into historical NHL team performances and enhance your data analysis skills. Perfect for data enthusiasts, sports analysts, and anyone interested in hockey statistics!

Keywords: NHL, Hockey, Team Performance, Historical Data, Sports Analytics, Data Science, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres

The National Hockey League, or NHL, is a North American professional sports association bringing together ice hockey franchises from Canada and the United States. While ** percent of NHL fans are Hispanic, this figure varies greatly between fans of different teams. Around ** percent of Los Angeles Kings fans were Hispanic, while the percentage among St. Louis Blues fans stood at ** percent.

Abbreviations: AH 8.1: ancestral haplotype 8.1 (HLA-A*01-B*08-DR*03-TNF-308A); HLA: human leukocyte antigen; NC:not calculated due to n

Historical NHL player database. Data stored in csv. Skater database in skaters.csv, goalie database in goalies.csv

Features

SKATERS.csv Features:

• name: players name
• first: year of first season
• last: season of last game played
• position: players position(s)
• games: amount of games played by player
• goals: amount of goals scored by player
• assists: amount of assists made by player
• time: players total time on ice
• active: if the player is active or not (bool)
• hof: if the player is in the hall of fame (bool)

GOALIES.csv Features: * name: players name * first: year of first season * last: season of last game played * games: amount of games played by player * started: amount of games started by player * wins: amount of games player won * losses: amount of games player lost * conceded: amount of goals scored against player * saves: amunt of saves player has * minutes: amount of minutes played by player * goals: amount of goals scored by player * assists: amount of assists scored by player * active: if the player is active or not (bool) * hof: if the player is in the hall of fame (bool)

Skaters Info

SKATERS.csv Info: ```

Summary statistics of all genotyped SNPs in discovery stage GWAS. Data includes SNP, CHR, BP.B37, TestAllele, TAF_Cases, TAF_Controls, MajorAlelle, OR, SE, P. TAF: Test allele frequency, BP: position (build 37), OR: Odds ratio, SE: standard error and P: pvalue.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for NHL, featuring 2,550,000 subscribers and 2,123,222,661 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Sports category and is based in US. Track 41,041 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

The dataset this week comes from Statistics Canada, the NHL team list endpoint, and the NHL API. The dataset was inspired by the blog Are Birth Dates Still Destiny for Canadian NHL Players? by JLaw (via https://universeodon.com/@jlaw/111522860812359901)!

In the first chapter Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers he discusses how in Canadian Junior Hockey there is a higher likelihood for players to be born in the first quarter of the year.

Because these kids are older within their year they make all the important teams at a young age which gets them better resources for skill development and so on.

While it seems clear that more players are born in the first few months of the year, what isn’t explored is whether or not this would be expected. Maybe more people in Canada in general are born earlier in the year.

I will explore whether Gladwell’s result is expected as well as whether this is still true in today’s NHL for Canadian-born players.

The Stanley Cup Finals are the culmination of the National Hockey League season in which the winners of the Eastern and Western Conferences compete for the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915. However, their most recent title came way back in the 1992-93 season. Kings of the Stanley Cup Having lifted the trophy a total of 24 times, the Montreal Canadiens are the team with more Stanley Cup titles than any other franchise. Founded in 1909, the Canadiens are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team and the only existing NHL club to predate the founding of the NHL itself. The team was dominant in the 1950s, winning five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960 and appearing in the finals in 10 consecutive seasons between 1950 and 1960. Their most recent championship in 1992-93 also marks the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. The revenue of the Montreal-based franchise stood at 265 million U.S. dollars in the 2022/23 season. The Canadiens play their home games at the Bell Centre in Montreal and regularly sell out their stadium. The average attendance during the 2023/24 season was just over 21 thousand. Canadian competitors The Toronto Maple Leafs have the second highest amount of Stanley Cup titles with 13 wins to their name. Their last title came in 1967 and the team has not reached the final since, despite their division championship title in 2000. Although the Maple Leafs have lacked success in recent years, they remain the most valuable franchises in the NHL with an estimated worth of 3.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. They are the second most followed NHL team on Twitter, with over two million followers, and usually play their games in front of a home crowd of over 18 thousand at their home stadium, The Air Canada Centre.