Sparx Hockey has revolutionized the way hockey players will sharpen their skates by cutting out the bulk of the process; going to the shop to get blades sharpened. Instead, Sparx allows skaters to sharpen their skates at their own convenience at their own homes. Colleen Coyne, marketing manager at Sparx, gave SportTechie insights into the […]
The first month of the NHL season is in the books and while it’s too early to predict the outcome of the grueling 82-game regular season, one thing is almost certain – the teams who are able to keep their franchise players healthy and on the ice will be the ones who rise to the […]
Imagine being on the computer and seeing an ad pop up in the corner that is a video of an NHL play that happened only minutes ago, and it happens to be of your favorite team. This is the goal of Rogers Communications Inc., who has teamed up with Google Inc. to launch an experimental […]
The NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NHL’s Washington Capitals all became the first teams in their respective leagues to partner with STRIVR virtual reality technology back in August—and now we are seeing how they will use it. The teams have begun using STRIVR’s virtual reality technology to enhance training: they film practice sessions, upload the […]
Just seconds remain in a crucial rivalry game between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. With the Caps down one goal and threatening in the Rangers’ zone, Alex Ovechkin passes the puck to set up a one-timer for…you? That dream has very quickly become a reality for the common fan. Well, at least virtually. […]
