HockeyForecast.com was developed out of necessity. As a former pro NHL betting handicapper, I was responsible for researching each game every day. (As a rule of thumb, when other people's money is on the line you try not to lose it). There were some great sites that were used, which focus on advanced stats. They provide excellent, detailed player and team stats. However, we all know that the "better" team in the NHL doesn't always win. Each game has a certain randomness to it. Some teams play great on the road, some are extremely streaky, and others have NO heart and can't win a game if they don't score the first goal. I found myself looking at the same team stats over and over. With my eyes darting across a table 32 teams deep and 16 columns wide, I knew there had to be a better way...

Where is the data coming from?

All of the team and goalie stats come straight from the NHL.com API. Live odds are provided by DraftKings. The injuries list comes from hockeyreference.com.

When is the site updated?

The site will update at midnight EST with the current day's games. This will display all games for the day with their start times. The team stats update at 8:00am EST, and again at 11:00am EST. This is done multiple times in an attempt to get the latest stats as soon as the NHL updates them. They might be current by 8:00am, but will DEFINITELY be current and up to date after the 11:00am update. Live odds update every 5 minutes from 8am-1am. The injuries list updates at 5:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm and 6:45pm. Goalie stats are updated automatically at 7:30am and 11:30am. Starting goalies are added as soon as possible for each game.

What do you know about hockey anyway?

I've played ice hockey for close to 30 years- Brick Hockey Club, Christian Brothers Academy (JVR and TVR) and Monmouth University. My brother used to rob JVR in practice all the time as kids in Brick. I used to play floor hockey with Stolarz and his older brother way back in the day.