Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance
This prospective study aimed to validate the IHCT using a match performance score (MPS). Seventeen 3rd league male professional ice hockey field players (mean ± SD; age: 28.0 ± 6.95 years; 10 forwards, 7 defenders) completed the IHCT and were observed in the subsequent competitive match period. Matc...
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| description | This prospective study aimed to validate the IHCT using a match performance score (MPS). Seventeen 3rd league male professional ice hockey field players (mean ± SD; age: 28.0 ± 6.95 years; 10 forwards, 7 defenders) completed the IHCT and were observed in the subsequent competitive match period. Match performance data were collected over 2 months (number of matches: 13–15). Based on these evaluated matches, the MPS consisting of goals, assists, penalty time, plus-minus, and number of matches was calculated for each player. The IHCT contains load parameters (e.g., 10 m and 30 m skate times, transition/weave agility times with and without a puck, slap and wrist shot puck velocities on goal) and stress parameters (e.g., lactate, heart rate). The 30 m sprint skate without puck (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.41) and the maximum wrist shot velocity before test (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.36) were the test performance parameters with the highest relevance for match performance. The velocity of shots on goal (SOG) displayed the highest correlation for any on-ice performance parameter (30 m sprint without puck: r = 0.76). These results provide evidence of the validity of the IHCT and the usefulness of the MPS to quantify match performance. Obviously, sprint and shot velocities are important parameters to be a successful ice hockey player. Based on these findings, IHCT and MPS are valuable assessments for coaches to evaluate the individual match performance and the effectiveness of training programs. Further research is needed to extend the scope of the IHCT and MPS for 1st and 2nd league players and for a stronger differentiation between forwards and defenders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b1f65f8680ba4f3e97d165bd26eb7a3a2023-11-21T13:25:53ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-03-01117308010.3390/app11073080Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match PerformanceRené Schwesig0Kevin G. Laudner1Karl-Stefan Delank2Richard Brill3Stephan Schulze4Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), GermanyDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USADepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), GermanyUniversity Clinic and Policlinic of Radiology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), GermanyDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), GermanyThis prospective study aimed to validate the IHCT using a match performance score (MPS). Seventeen 3rd league male professional ice hockey field players (mean ± SD; age: 28.0 ± 6.95 years; 10 forwards, 7 defenders) completed the IHCT and were observed in the subsequent competitive match period. Match performance data were collected over 2 months (number of matches: 13–15). Based on these evaluated matches, the MPS consisting of goals, assists, penalty time, plus-minus, and number of matches was calculated for each player. The IHCT contains load parameters (e.g., 10 m and 30 m skate times, transition/weave agility times with and without a puck, slap and wrist shot puck velocities on goal) and stress parameters (e.g., lactate, heart rate). The 30 m sprint skate without puck (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.41) and the maximum wrist shot velocity before test (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.36) were the test performance parameters with the highest relevance for match performance. The velocity of shots on goal (SOG) displayed the highest correlation for any on-ice performance parameter (30 m sprint without puck: r = 0.76). These results provide evidence of the validity of the IHCT and the usefulness of the MPS to quantify match performance. Obviously, sprint and shot velocities are important parameters to be a successful ice hockey player. Based on these findings, IHCT and MPS are valuable assessments for coaches to evaluate the individual match performance and the effectiveness of training programs. Further research is needed to extend the scope of the IHCT and MPS for 1st and 2nd league players and for a stronger differentiation between forwards and defenders.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3080on-ice performancematch performanceteam sportsice-hockey |
| spellingShingle | René Schwesig Kevin G. Laudner Karl-Stefan Delank Richard Brill Stephan Schulze Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance Applied Sciences on-ice performance match performance team sports ice-hockey |
| title | Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance |
| title_full | Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance |
| title_fullStr | Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance |
| title_short | Relationship between Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test (IHCT) and Match Performance |
| title_sort | relationship between ice hockey specific complex test ihct and match performance |
| topic | on-ice performance match performance team sports ice-hockey |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3080 |
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