News About Rob Vollman
Sortie du Précis du Hockey par Rob Vollman
Pour sortie immédiate Calgary, Canada – Le pionnier en matière d’analytique du hockey Rob Vollman a sorti Le Précis du Hockey 2017, premier opus en Français de la série des Hockey Abstract. Le Précis du Hockey de Rob Vollman est un guide amusant et informatif pour les fans de hockey expérimentés ou novices en matière d’analytique du hockey. Il compte 300 pages d’analyse mise à jour, en utilisant des nouveaux tableaux sur l’utilité des joueurs, concept analytique né grâce à Vollman. L’édition de cette année comporte aussi des analyses pour toutes les 31 équipes de la LNH, y compris celle des Golden Knights de Vegas. “Je suis heureux de sortir une autre nouvelle édition de Hockey Abstract” déclare Vollman. “J’adore préparer ce livre chaque année. C’est beaucoup de travail mais c’est incroyablement enrichissant.” Parallèlement à l'analyse de Vollman, Le Précis du Hockey comporte une préface de Rob Kerr, des illustrations de Joshua Smith et des contributions de Tom Awad, Matt Cane, Allan Mitchell, Sydney Stype et Charles Mousseau. Vollman a aussi donné l’opportunité à deux étudiants issus de la conférence de l’analytique du hockey à Ottawa plus tôt dans l’année d’avoir leurs écrits relies à ce domaine, publié dans ce livre. Ils sont: Helmut Neher, étudiant diplômé de l'Université de Waterloo, qui a écrit Pose Estimation of Players in Hockey Videos using Convolutional Neural Networks ; et Jeremy Sylvain, un étudiant de premier cycle à l’Université de Saint-Laurent qui a écrit sur The Probability and Severity of Man Games Lost Due to Injury in an NHL Season. Les amateurs de hockey peuvent utiliser Le Précis du Hockey pour comprendre et apprécier la perspective statistique sur des sujets tels que l'analyse d’un niveau d’une équipe, sur les rapports entre l'intelligence artificielle et l'analyse du hockey, sur qui est le meilleur gardien de but, le meilleur passeur, pointeur, bloqueur de tirs, spécialiste des mises au jeu, le meilleur tireur lors des fusillades. Mais aussi sur les questions d'actualité, comme pourquoi Washington perdent toujours dans les séries éliminatoires, ou encore quelle équipe a gagné l’échange entre Weber et Subban. Le Précis du Hockey de Rob Vollman est maintenant disponible sur Amazon, et prochainement en édition digitale sur www.hockeyabstract.com. Pour en savoir plus sur Rob Vollman et son travail, visitez www.hockeyabstract.com. - ends - Contact: À propos de Rob Vollman et du
Précis du Hockey : Le travail de Rob peut être trouvé à chaque semaine sur NHL.com et ESPN Insider, où il est depuis la saison 2008-09. En tout, Rob a écrit 800 textes pour une variété de sites web en plus d’être présenté dans le Hockey News, le Globe and Mail, le Washington Post, Forbes et Rolling Stone. Il est l’auteur de trois livres inspirés par Bill James, incluant le populaire livre de 2016, Stat Shot. |
Rob Vollman releases Hockey Abstract 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2017 Calgary, Canada - Hockey analytics pioneer Rob Vollman has released Hockey Abstract 2017, the fourth book in the series of the same name. Rob Vollman’s Hockey Abstract 2017 is a fun and informative guide for hockey fans both new and experienced with hockey analytics. The 2017 publication contains over 300 pages of fresh analysis, including new player usage charts, which is an analytics concept created by Vollman. This year’s edition also has analysis for all 31 NHL teams, including its newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights. “I’m excited to release another edition of Hockey Abstract,” says Vollman. “I thoroughly enjoy preparing the book each year. It is a lot of work, but it is incredibly rewarding.” Along with Vollman’s analysis, Hockey Abstract 2017 also has a foreword by Rob Kerr, illustrations by Joshua Smith, and contributions from Tom Awad, Matt Cane, Allan Mitchell, Sydney Stype, and Charles Mousseau. Vollman also awarded opportunities to two students at the Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference earlier this year to have their hockey analytics-related papers published in the book. They are: Helmut Neher, a graduate student at the University of Waterloo, who wrote Pose Estimation of Players in Hockey Videos using Convolutional Neural Networks; and Jeremy Sylvain, an undergraduate student at St. Lawrence University, who wrote on The Probability and Severity of Man Games Lost Due to Injury in an NHL Season. Hockey fans can use
Hockey Abstract to understand and
enjoy the statistical perspective on topics such as team-level analysis, what
artificial intelligence and hockey analytics have in common, who is the NHL’s
best goalie, passer, hitter, shot-blocker, faceoff specialist, penalty-drawer,
and more topical questions, like why Washington loses in the playoffs, and who
won the Weber-Subban trade. Rob Vollman’s Hockey Abstract 2017 is now available on Amazon, and a digital edition is also available on www.hockeyabstract.com. A French language version, Le Précis du Hockey 2017, will come out at the end of August. To learn more about Rob Vollman and his work, please visit www.hockeyabstract.com. - ends - Contact: About Rob Vollman
& Hockey Abstract: Rob's work can be found every week on NHL.com and ESPN Insider, where he has been featured since the 2008-09 season. In all, Rob has written 800 columns for a variety of hockey websites, and has been featured in the Hockey News, The Globe and Mail, the Washington Post, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. He has authored three books in his own Bill James-inspired Hockey Abstract series, including the highly popular 2016 book, Stat Shot. |
Industry expert Rob Vollman to speak at 2017 Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference (#OTTHAC17)
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2017 Contact: Meghan Somers Meghan [at] the agency inc [dot] ca +1 587 899 0615
Industry expert Rob Vollman to speak at 2017 Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference (#OTTHAC17)
Ottawa, ON – Hockey analytics pioneer Rob Vollman will be speaking at the 3rd annual Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference, hosted by the Carleton University School of Mathematics and St. Lawrence University. As part of the event, a student can win the chance for their hockey analytics-related paper to be published as part of the 2017 edition of Vollman’s popular Hockey Abstract series. What: 2017 Ottawa Hockey Analytics Conference
Who: Rob Vollman
When: May 6, 2017
Where: Carleton University, Ottawa,
ON
Why: Rob Vollman, a leading expert
on hockey analytics, is part of the speaker lineup at the full-day event which
focuses on using mathematics and statistics to assess team and player performance
in the NHL. This event is open to students of the two hosting universities as
well as the general public.
For more information, please visit www.hockeyabstract.com and statsportsconsulting.com/otthac17/. - ends - About Rob Vollman
& Hockey Abstract: Rob Vollman is an author, speaker, consultant, and long-time pioneer in the
field of hockey analytics. His innovative hockey statistics such as player
usage charts, history-based projection systems, and coaching metrics, have
helped win Stanley Cups and Gold medals, and have shaped the way that teams are
built, and the game is covered.
Rob's work can be found every week on NHL.com and ESPN Insider, where he has been featured since the 2008-09 season. In all, Rob has written 800 columns for a variety of hockey websites, and has been featured in the Hockey News, The Globe and Mail, the Washington Post, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. He has authored three books in his own Bill James-inspired Hockey Abstract series, including the highly popular 2016 book, Stat Shot. |
Hockey analytics pioneer Rob Vollman to speak at American Hockey Coaches Association Convention 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Naples, FL – Rob Vollman, a leading expert in the field of hockey analytics, will be speaking at the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Convention on April 27, 2017, alongside Brian MacDonald, Director of Analytics for the Florida Panthers, at a session called “Discussion of Analytics.” What: American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Convention 2017 For more information, please visit www.hockeyabstract.com and ahcahockey.com/conv.php. - ends - About Rob Vollman
& Hockey Abstract: Rob's work can be found every week on NHL.com and ESPN Insider, where he has been featured since the 2008-09 season. In all, Rob has written 800 columns for a variety of hockey websites, and has been featured in the Hockey News, The Globe and Mail, the Washington Post, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. He has authored three books in his own Bill James-inspired Hockey Abstract series, including the highly popular 2016 book, Stat Shot.
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Pioneer of hockey analytics inks new book deal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2017 Calgary, Canada – Rob Vollman, leading expert in the field of hockey analytics, three-time author and eight-time contributing author, is pleased to announce that he has signed a book deal to write the next edition of Hockey Abstract Presents… Stat Shot: The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Analytics. “I'm honestly thrilled to see our relationship with Rob continue,” says Michael Holmes, editor at ECW Press. “He's easy to work with and his first book was an unqualified success. We've helped each other to the forefront of all books dealing with this material, and we've carved out a unique niche in the world of hockey publications. Working with him again will give us a unique opportunity to further build both his brand and on the success of the first Stat Shot.” The follow-up to the 2016 bestseller Stat Shot will follow a similar format, but will also be geared to new readers without any background in statistical analysis. It features an introduction to the absolute basics of hockey statistics as well as the kind of ’Who is the best?’ analytics for which Vollman is famous. It is scheduled to be released in Fall 2018. “I want to thank people for their support of my work,” says Vollman about his new book deal. “This is only possible because of the support people have shown for my books, and their enthusiasm for the material, which showed that there was a greater demand for hockey analytics references from fans.” Vollman will also be releasing the 2017 edition of his popular anthology Hockey Abstract in August 2017. To learn more about Rob Vollman and his work, please visit www.hockeyabstract.com. - ends - Contact: Meghan Somers About Rob Vollman
& Hockey Abstract: Rob's work can be found every week on NHL.com and ESPN Insider, where he has been featured since the 2008-09 season. In all, Rob has written 800 columns for a variety of hockey websites, and has been featured in the Hockey News, The Globe and Mail, the Washington Post, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. He has authored three books in his own Bill James-inspired Hockey Abstract series, including the highly popular 2016 book, Stat Shot. |
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