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Investigates which statistic variables are key in the NHL and generates an efficiency value metric for each player, then ranking them. Spring 2021 Independent Study - Allegheny College.

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NHL Player Efficiency Evaluator

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This project evaluates NHL player statistics to determine how accurate they are on the ice.

More extensive project documentation and improvements to be added in Summer 2021.

Running the Project

From the main directory: python3 src/run_tool.py

More usage options coming ASAP.

Main Features

  • Scrapes NHL play-by-by data from the official NHL API
  • Parses play-by-play data to determine the cumulative and average stats for a player
  • Evaluates player statistics to determine an efficiency value metric ranking for each player
  • Ranks players based on efficiency value metric ranking

Future Improvements

  • Code refactoring
  • Save player data more easily
  • Improve accuracy of efficiency value ranking

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Investigates which statistic variables are key in the NHL and generates an efficiency value metric for each player, then ranking them. Spring 2021 Independent Study - Allegheny College.

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