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NHL Expands Hawk-Eye Tracking Partnership with Sony

The agreement equips arenas with cameras that track 29 skeletal points per player alongside three points per stick for more precise officiating.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.

Overview

  • The NHL announced on June 4 a multi-year technology partnership with Sony to deploy Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking tools leaguewide.
  • All 32 arenas will continue using SMART replay services, now enhanced by 60-fps optical cameras that capture 29 skeletal data points per player and three per stick.
  • League executives plan to validate the use of tracking data to assist with offsides calls and goal-line decisions after thorough testing.
  • Teams have begun using the detailed tracking metrics for player evaluation and health monitoring.
  • Sony’s Beyond Sports unit will provide live animated visualizations and the NHL is exploring PlayStation VR and web-based platforms for immersive fan engagement.