Essays about: "hockey"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 110 essays containing the word hockey.

  1. 21. Investigating the Potential of Jaw Protection to Reduce the Risk of Concussions in Ice Hockey : A Finite Element Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Katja Marie Berg Papworth; [2021]
    Keywords : Ice Hockey; Concussion; Jawguard; Finite Element; HIII;

    Abstract : Ice hockey is a sport with high velocities and a large number of impacts to the head. The high occurrence of concussions is being recognized, and both short and long term consequences have been found. READ MORE

  3. 22. Not All Goals Are Created Equal : Evaluating Hockey Players in the NHL Using Q-Learning with a Contextual Reward Function

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Databas och informationsteknik

    Author : Jon Vik; [2021]
    Keywords : Sports Analytics; Markov Game; Machine Learning; Reinforcement Learning; Q-Learning; Data Mining; National Hockey League; Ice Hockey; Reward Function; Player Evaluation;

    Abstract : Not all goals in the game of ice hockey are created equal: some goals increase the chances of winning more than others. This thesis investigates the result of constructing and using a reward function that takes this fact into consideration, instead of the common binary reward function. READ MORE

  4. 23. Estimation of Velocities in Ice Hockey Collisions

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Mouna El Borgi; Mårten Norman; [2021]
    Keywords : Video analysis; Ice hockey; Deep learning; Velocity; Concussion;

    Abstract : Concussions occur frequently as a result of tackles in ice hockey. Analysis of video material may provide an understanding of the relationship between the kinematics of collisions and the risk for injury. In this thesis, two video analysis methods were used to estimate the impact velocities of 22 ice hockey tackles that resulted in concussions. READ MORE

  5. 24. Red Lines & Hockey Sticks : A discourse analysis of the IPCC’s visual cultureand climate science (mis)communication

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Thomas Dawson; [2021]
    Keywords : Climate Change; IPCC; Data Visualisation; Information Aesthetics; Science Communication;

    Abstract : Within the climate science research community there exists an overwhelming consensus on the question of climate change. The scientific literature supports the broad conclusion that the Earth’s climate is changing, that this change is driven by human factors (anthropogenic), and that the environmental consequences could be severe. READ MORE

  6. 25. More Money, More Problems? -A qualitative study on reward systems in Swedish professional ice hockey and their coherence with player motivation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Olle Wallberg; Anton Kalte; [2021]
    Keywords : Performance Management; Rewards; Motivation; Sports Management; Ice Hockey;

    Abstract : Financial distress is a common challenge facing professional sports clubs where high player salaries amplified by intense player biddings aggravate the situation. High salaries and performance bonuses are central in the clubs' reward systems aiming to attract and motivate players to perform. READ MORE