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Our Girls Play Hockey: Stathlete's Meghan Chayka On The Data Behind Greatness
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🚨 What if the difference between good and great in hockey… wasn’t just talent—but data?
This week on Our Girls Play Hockey, we’re joined by trailblazer Meghan Chayka, co-founder of Stathletes and one of the leading voices in hockey analytics. From working with NHL teams to breaking down the game on major broadcasts, Meghan is helping redefine how hockey is played, evaluated, and understood.
In this episode, we dive into how analytics is shaping the future of hockey—from youth development all the way to the pros—and what players, parents, and coaches need to know to stay ahead.
💡 Whether you’re a player chasing your next level, a parent trying to understand the game better, or a coach looking for an edge… this conversation is packed with insight.
🔑 Episode Highlights:
- 📊 What “expected goals” really means—and why it matters
- 🧠 How hockey IQ shows up in data (and how to improve it)
- 🚀 The 5 key traits all elite players share
- 📈 Why players can’t “hide” anymore in the era of analytics
- 🏒 How youth players can use data to develop faster
- 💬 Why failure, curiosity, and confidence are critical for success
- 👩💼 Breaking barriers: building a career in hockey beyond the ice
🎯 Key Takeaway:
Analytics isn’t replacing the human side of hockey—it’s enhancing it. The players who understand both? They’re the ones who separate themselves.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Hockey Analytics Is Changing Player Development (with Meghan Chayka)
📩 Got questions about stats, development, or your game? Email us—we’d love to hear from you!
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