Hockey and technology have always been a big part of my life, but I’ve never had a place to talk about it. That is just what I want to do here!
Currently, I am in my sixth season as the Video Coach for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. I was once told that becoming a Video Coach is a sure-fire way to get your “Masters in Hockey.” Looking back, I couldn’t agree with that more. I have been incredibly lucky to work in an environment where everyday l learn something new about the game.
It’s a fantastic job where I get to merge my passion for sports and technology in one place. I get to use some of the best hardware and software tools of the trade, from MacBooks to iPads, Hudl SportsCode to R with the simple goal of winning games.
Away from the rink that enthusiasm for tech burns just as hot as I’m often found fiddling with my home network, checking out the latest IoT devices or barbecuing on my WiFi-connected Traeger Grill, its still tech!
I hope to share with you a little bit of my passion here! If you want to connect on any level, you can reach me at @mattprefy.