Ice Hockey Video Analysis Software

For Leagues, Broadcasters, and Tech Founders. We build custom Computer Vision Engines that track the puck at 100mph, analyze player positioning, and automate advanced stats (Corsi/Fenwick) in real-time—no sensors required.

Why Standard AI Fails on the Ice.

Hockey is the hardest sport to track for a reason. Off-the-shelf cloud APIs fail miserably due to three unique challenges:

Terrain

The "Invisible Object" Problem

A puck moves at 100mph and is often blurred or hidden by spray. Generic models can't see it. We train custom models specifically for Small Object Detection in high-contrast environments.

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Heavy Occlusion

Players pile up in the crease or battle along the boards, blocking the view. Our logic uses Temporal Consistency to predict where the player/puck is, even when hidden for a split second.

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Glass & Reflection

Rink glass creates glare that confuses standard cameras. Our preprocessing algorithms filter out reflection noise to maintain a clean track.

Solutions for the Hockey Ecosystem

From "Rink to Cloud" for startups, to "Broadcast Overlays" for media rights holders.

https://aiml-staging.folio3.site/ice-hockey

Optical Puck & Player Tracking

We turn video into structured XY data. Track Zone Entries, Face-off wins, and Shot Quality (xG) automatically without requiring expensive RFID chips in the jerseys.

https://aiml-staging.folio3.site/ice-hockey

Automated Highlights & Tagging

For junior leagues and media apps. Our engine detects "Goals," "Hits," and "Penalties" based on visual and audio cues, and automatically clips highlights for instant social media publishing.

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The "Smart" Coaching Board

For B2C apps. We build tools where coaches can upload game footage, and the AI automatically generates a 2D "Tactical Map" view, showing defensive breakdowns and power-play positioning.

Processing 60+ frames per second to catch the blur.

How We Engineer High-Speed Vision.

Terrain

Step 1: High-Speed Ingestion

Hockey requires high frame rates. We ingest 60fps or 120fps video to reduce motion blur, ensuring the puck appears as a distinct object rather than a smear.

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Step 2: Rink Calibration (Homography)

We map the camera angle to a 2D model of a standard NHL/IIHF rink. This allows us to calculate real-world speed (mph) and distance from the blue line.

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Step 3: The "Puck Logic" Model

We run a specialized "Small Object Detection" model solely for the puck, separate from the player tracker. It uses trajectory prediction physics to "fill in the gaps" when the puck is blocked by a stick.

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Step 4: Team Classification

Our color-segmentation algorithms automatically separate Home (White) vs. Away (Dark) jerseys and link possession time to specific teams.

Customer Story

Hockey Analysis Software (Ice & Field)

An image of a "Shot Heatmap" dashboard on an iPad.

"We wanted to build a 'Smart Gym' experience without rewiring the facility. Folio3 built a vision system that runs on standard security cameras, automatically tracking stats for every player who steps on the court." — CTO, Basketball Analytics Startup.
FAQ SECTION

Frequently asked questions

Yes. While multi-camera is better for 3D depth, we use "Trajectory Prediction" logic to accurately track the puck's movement on the ice surface from a single broadcast or tactical angle.
Yes. Our models are trained on various lighting conditions, making them effective for NHL arenas, community rinks, and practice facilities.
Yes. We are a "Work for Hire" engineering partner. You own the source code, the trained model, and the data. You are not renting a SaaS tool.
Yes. We are a full-stack agency. We can build the vision engine and the React Native/Flutter mobile app for coaches and fans.
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