Summary
In this episode of the Winded Podcast, host Shamus Sullivan speaks with Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg about the intricate relationship between physicality, fighting, and gameplay in hockey. Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg shares insights from his dissertation, emphasizing the importance of the human element in understanding the impact of physicality in the sport. They discuss the changing dynamics of fighting in hockey, the role of physicality in player safety, and how teams are adapting to embrace a more physical style of play. The conversation also touches on the academic reception of Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg's research and the need for better education on physicality for young players.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hockey and Physicality
02:39 Researching Hockey's Physicality and Fighting
06:53 Data Collection and Interviews
10:46 The Evolution of Fighting in Hockey
14:50 Teams Embracing Physicality
18:33 Academic Reception of the Research
22:36 The Future of Physicality in Hockey
https://www.thesportscol.com/2025/09/why-physicality-still-matters-in-the-modern-nhl/
Keywords
hockey, physicality, fighting, NHL, player safety, sports research, team dynamics, Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg, sports leadership, hockey statistics