Open AccessThe Hanson Brothers Effect: Is Rough Play A Winning Strategy In The NHL?
Author(s) -
Kenneth M. York,
Cynthia Miree
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of business strategies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2162-6901
pISSN - 0887-2058
DOI - 10.54155/jbs.37.2.46-65
Subject(s) - league , ice hockey , operations research , operations management , advertising , business , marketing , demographic economics , mathematics , engineering , economics , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physics , astronomy
The effectiveness of “rough play” as an on-ice operational strategy in theNational Hockey League (NHL) was examined for the effect on season outcomes(e.g., Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the Stanley Cup), and on-ice performance (e.g.,Points, Wins). Four measures of rough play were analyzed (Penalties in Minutes(PIM), number of Major Penalties, number of Minor Penalties, PIM Differential).There were no significant differences between eventual Stanley Cup winners orplayoff teams and other teams in the regular season, but Stanley Cup Finalists hadsignificantly fewer PIM. Rough play was not found to be an effective strategy forNHL teams.