A New Analytics Hub for Youth Hockey
LiveBarn Inc. and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) have sealed a multi‑year partnership that designates LiveBarn Analytics as the league’s official analytics platform. The collaboration will see the technology rolled out across all GTHL teams, coaches and families beginning this hockey season.
LiveBarn Analytics merges high‑definition video streaming with shot‑map visualizations, advanced statistics and a suite of coaching utilities. By linking each clip to precise player metrics, the platform creates a single dashboard where development insights can be accessed instantly.
The system was built by LiveBarn in conjunction with Sportlogiq, a analytics firm now owned by Teamworks. This heritage gives the platform a robust foundation of sports‑science data while keeping the user experience tailored to amateur hockey.
Ray Giroux, chief executive of LiveBarn, said the initiative is designed to deepen the hockey experience for everyone involved. "Our goal is to give coaches, parents and players the same level of insight that professional teams rely on, but in a format that’s accessible at the community level," he explained.
Scott Oakman, executive director of the GTHL, highlighted the partnership’s impact on player development. "These tools will empower our coaches to make data‑driven decisions, accelerate skill growth and ultimately improve the overall experience for the league’s 30,000 participants," Oakman noted.
LiveBarn’s extensive network of venues across North America provides the infrastructure needed to deliver seamless video capture and analytics. The GTHL, recognized as the world’s largest minor‑hockey league, will integrate the platform into its regular operations, making it available to every team as soon as the season begins.
Further details, including pricing and implementation timelines, can be found at livebarnanalytics.com. The launch marks a significant step toward modernizing youth hockey development through technology‑driven insight.