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Ashfi
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Are there any jobs in the NHL that are integrated with STEM subjects?
Hi, I'm a 10th grader from Bangladesh interested in STEM subjects like engineering and biology. I'm also really enthusiastic about Ice Hockey and I'm hoping to study in the US or Canada for my higher education. I was wondering if there are any solid jobs in NHL that connect with STEM fields?
For example, roles related to equipment engineering, performance technology, or even sustainability really interest me.
I'm actually hoping to combine my fangirl interests with my academic passions. If someone could share their insights about the technical or scientific side of hockey, I would be very grateful
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Prema Sequeira
Engineering Manager
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Prema’s Answer
Hello Ashfi,
Nowadays sports are driven by STEM and coaches and other areas are driven by technology. Here are some options:
Biology- and STEM-Related Careers in the NHL
1. Sports Science & Human Performance
Roles: Sports Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanist, Performance Analyst
Focus: Apply biology, biomechanics, and data analytics to improve player performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Tools/Skills: Motion capture, wearable sensors, Python/R for data analysis, biomechanics modeling, statistics.
2. Sports Medicine & Health Sciences
Roles: Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Team Doctor
Focus: Use biology, anatomy, and physiology to monitor player health and optimize conditioning.
Education: Degrees in biology, kinesiology, or physical therapy; certifications like ATC or DPT.
3. Data Science & Engineering (Performance Analytics)
Roles: Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Performance Analyst
Focus: Use statistics and engineering tools to analyze game performance, player tracking data, and injury risks.
Tech Used: SQL, Python, R, Tableau, MATLAB; machine learning for predictive models.
4. Equipment Design & Engineering
Roles: Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Product Designer
Focus: Develop safer and more efficient hockey equipment (sticks, skates, pads, helmets) using materials science and biomechanics.
Employers: NHL teams’ R&D departments, equipment brands like Bauer, CCM, Warrior.
5. Arena & Environmental Engineering
Roles: Ice Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Energy Systems Engineer
Focus: Design and maintain optimal rink ice conditions, manage temperature, humidity, and sustainability systems for arenas.
Example: NHL’s “Green Initiative” hires environmental engineers to improve energy efficiency.
6. Sports Technology & Wearables
Roles: Biomedical Engineer, Product Developer, R&D Specialist
Focus: Create wearable sensors, monitoring devices, or AI-driven training tools for athletes.
Involves: Physiology, electrical engineering, software, and biomechanics.
STEM + NHL Career Pathways
Start in sports science labs or engineering firms that supply data or tech to NHL teams.
Work for NHL-affiliated analytics companies (e.g., Sportlogiq, Catapult Sports, Zebra Technologies).
Intern or volunteer in university hockey programs to build relevant experience in performance tracking or biomechanical analysis.
Join NHL initiatives in sustainability, data analytics, or player safety, many are growing fields.
Nowadays sports are driven by STEM and coaches and other areas are driven by technology. Here are some options:
Biology- and STEM-Related Careers in the NHL
1. Sports Science & Human Performance
Roles: Sports Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanist, Performance Analyst
Focus: Apply biology, biomechanics, and data analytics to improve player performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Tools/Skills: Motion capture, wearable sensors, Python/R for data analysis, biomechanics modeling, statistics.
2. Sports Medicine & Health Sciences
Roles: Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Team Doctor
Focus: Use biology, anatomy, and physiology to monitor player health and optimize conditioning.
Education: Degrees in biology, kinesiology, or physical therapy; certifications like ATC or DPT.
3. Data Science & Engineering (Performance Analytics)
Roles: Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Performance Analyst
Focus: Use statistics and engineering tools to analyze game performance, player tracking data, and injury risks.
Tech Used: SQL, Python, R, Tableau, MATLAB; machine learning for predictive models.
4. Equipment Design & Engineering
Roles: Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Product Designer
Focus: Develop safer and more efficient hockey equipment (sticks, skates, pads, helmets) using materials science and biomechanics.
Employers: NHL teams’ R&D departments, equipment brands like Bauer, CCM, Warrior.
5. Arena & Environmental Engineering
Roles: Ice Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Energy Systems Engineer
Focus: Design and maintain optimal rink ice conditions, manage temperature, humidity, and sustainability systems for arenas.
Example: NHL’s “Green Initiative” hires environmental engineers to improve energy efficiency.
6. Sports Technology & Wearables
Roles: Biomedical Engineer, Product Developer, R&D Specialist
Focus: Create wearable sensors, monitoring devices, or AI-driven training tools for athletes.
Involves: Physiology, electrical engineering, software, and biomechanics.
STEM + NHL Career Pathways
Start in sports science labs or engineering firms that supply data or tech to NHL teams.
Work for NHL-affiliated analytics companies (e.g., Sportlogiq, Catapult Sports, Zebra Technologies).
Intern or volunteer in university hockey programs to build relevant experience in performance tracking or biomechanical analysis.
Join NHL initiatives in sustainability, data analytics, or player safety, many are growing fields.
This was super helpful, thank you so much. You've provided me with a lot of good information, I'm truly very grateful.
Ashfi
Happy to hear that it was helpful. Good Luck with your future plans. Hopefully this gave you some direction.
Prema Sequeira
Fahad Elahi Khan
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate
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Fahad Elahi’s Answer
There are plenty of jobs in the NHL that connect with STEM, offering a great way to mix your love for hockey with interests in engineering or biology. In equipment engineering, teams need people to design or improve gear like sticks and skates to boost performance and safety. In performance technology, data scientists and analysts use stats and AI to track player metrics, predict injuries, and improve training. Biology also plays a role in understanding movement efficiency. Sustainability is becoming important too, with jobs focused on eco-friendly arena operations and reducing the league's environmental impact. Other tech roles include software engineers for apps and platforms. Check NHL team job listings on sites like TeamWork Online or LinkedIn to find openings. If you're planning to study in the US or Canada, consider a STEM major with sports-related electives or internships, as many universities have programs linked to pro sports.
Thanks a lot for your insights!
Ashfi
You're welcome! Glad I could help.
Fahad Elahi Khan
William Vvuko
Retired engineer
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William’s Answer
High Ashfi,
Ice Hockey is quite an exciting game. Opportunities clearly exist especially for mechanical & software engineers in the hockey sports equipment manufacture sector. The industry uses advanced technology ranging from precision moulding to high-precision computerized machining tools. Great interest lies in the materials of construction ranging from carbon fiber to high density plastics. Opportunities for innovation for the next generation of equipment: sticks, skates and safety gear can be a life-changing experience. This potentially involves materials, production processes, manufacturing equipment and quality testing technology.
Ice Hockey is quite an exciting game. Opportunities clearly exist especially for mechanical & software engineers in the hockey sports equipment manufacture sector. The industry uses advanced technology ranging from precision moulding to high-precision computerized machining tools. Great interest lies in the materials of construction ranging from carbon fiber to high density plastics. Opportunities for innovation for the next generation of equipment: sticks, skates and safety gear can be a life-changing experience. This potentially involves materials, production processes, manufacturing equipment and quality testing technology.
Thank you so much for your insights!
Ashfi
Don Holland
Member Service Representative/Food Runner
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Austin, Texas
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Don’s Answer
Hello Ashfi,
It is good that you are interested in STEM and also the NHL. In terms of options there are multiple types of jobs that include STEM which are performance analysts, sports scientists, software engineers, biomechanists, strength & conditioning coaches, network analysts and much more. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey!
It is good that you are interested in STEM and also the NHL. In terms of options there are multiple types of jobs that include STEM which are performance analysts, sports scientists, software engineers, biomechanists, strength & conditioning coaches, network analysts and much more. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey!
Michelle M.
Actress
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Ashfi !
The National Hockey League in the United States and Canada (with their headquarters being in New York City) hires people to work in Administration/General Management, Broadcasting, Communications, Facility Operations/Security, Finance, Hockey Operations, Legal, Retail/Licensing, Sales and Marketing, and Technical Services. I highly doubt that a college degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math would be the appropriate degree or path if you hope to one day work in the NHL. Jobs in the NHL are not related to STEM although there are many careers for STEM outside of a Sports Organization. Outside of the NHL office, there are jobs for community relations, marketing and public relations, photography, sales, and ticket operations. These are all good careers nonetheless.
You would need to take some time to decide exactly what type of work you want to do and not try to figure or invent an unrelated career degree to a college degree that has no relation to it. Take the time to be specific about what exact career you want. It's okay to love hockey, but it doesn't mean you have to work in that field if your interest is STEM. A good idea would be to frequently go to the NHL website to see what positions they are hiring for and what the requirements are.
You've mentioned three areas that you're interested in. For a career in Equipment Engineering, a university degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering would be needed and I am guessing at this, I would venture to say that the NHL hires from an equipment company if and when they need that service, not on staff at the NHL. A career in Performance Technology would require a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, or a related discipline. Your mention of "sustainability" is not specific enough and it is a concept/plan not so much an actual career.
Although one can say that there is indeed a technical and scientific side to hockey, it is mainly with the athletic aspect of a sport, the performance factors that go into playing hockey.
I understand that there is a huge trend today for students wanting to incorporate two or more interests into one job, however, many times this is not an accurate or doable plan. You should first choose a career to know what college degree to obtain. You should explore STEM to see which STEM component you really want to do. You have a lot of time to do some first hand reading and exploring of colleges in the U.S. and Canada and the ultimate choice would have to be one that you make personally. You also have time to figure out if you want to live and work in the U.S. or Canada so you can explore the immigration guidelines for both countries. The information for all of this is very lengthy, so that's why you need to make a personal discovery about it all.
I hope this helps to start your discoveries about careers and colleges and I wish you all the best !
The National Hockey League in the United States and Canada (with their headquarters being in New York City) hires people to work in Administration/General Management, Broadcasting, Communications, Facility Operations/Security, Finance, Hockey Operations, Legal, Retail/Licensing, Sales and Marketing, and Technical Services. I highly doubt that a college degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math would be the appropriate degree or path if you hope to one day work in the NHL. Jobs in the NHL are not related to STEM although there are many careers for STEM outside of a Sports Organization. Outside of the NHL office, there are jobs for community relations, marketing and public relations, photography, sales, and ticket operations. These are all good careers nonetheless.
You would need to take some time to decide exactly what type of work you want to do and not try to figure or invent an unrelated career degree to a college degree that has no relation to it. Take the time to be specific about what exact career you want. It's okay to love hockey, but it doesn't mean you have to work in that field if your interest is STEM. A good idea would be to frequently go to the NHL website to see what positions they are hiring for and what the requirements are.
You've mentioned three areas that you're interested in. For a career in Equipment Engineering, a university degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering would be needed and I am guessing at this, I would venture to say that the NHL hires from an equipment company if and when they need that service, not on staff at the NHL. A career in Performance Technology would require a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, or a related discipline. Your mention of "sustainability" is not specific enough and it is a concept/plan not so much an actual career.
Although one can say that there is indeed a technical and scientific side to hockey, it is mainly with the athletic aspect of a sport, the performance factors that go into playing hockey.
I understand that there is a huge trend today for students wanting to incorporate two or more interests into one job, however, many times this is not an accurate or doable plan. You should first choose a career to know what college degree to obtain. You should explore STEM to see which STEM component you really want to do. You have a lot of time to do some first hand reading and exploring of colleges in the U.S. and Canada and the ultimate choice would have to be one that you make personally. You also have time to figure out if you want to live and work in the U.S. or Canada so you can explore the immigration guidelines for both countries. The information for all of this is very lengthy, so that's why you need to make a personal discovery about it all.
I hope this helps to start your discoveries about careers and colleges and I wish you all the best !
Thank you so much for your insights. You've cleared a lot of my doubts.
Ashfi