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Reliability of an Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test

Reliability of an Ice Hockey-Specific Complex Test

René Schwesig, Andreas Lauenroth, Stephan Schulze, Kevin G Laudner, Thomas Bartels, Karl Stefan Delank, Lars Reinhardt, Eduard Kurz, Souhail Hermassi

Sportverletz Sportschaden. 2018 Aug;32(3):196-203.

PMID: 30176694

Abstract:

Background:
This study assessed the intra-rater reliability of an ice hockey-specific complex test (IHCT) that reflects the intense multidirectional and intermittent efforts required in ice hockey.
Methods:
Twenty professional players executed the IHCT twice over an interval of 2 days. Load parameters included a 10-m sprint, a 30-m transition with and without a puck, as well as slap and wrist shots. Stress parameters were lactate concentrations and heart rates.
Results:
The intrarater reliability (ICC) ranged from 0.54 to 0.98 for load parameters, and from 0.26 to 0.87 for stress parameters. 33 % (3/9) of stress parameters and 82 % (18/22) of load parameters had an ICC > 0.75. The largest limits of agreement were 41.6 for slap shot 1 after test and 50.4 for 6-min heart rate recovery. The smallest were 0.40 (10-m sprint without a puck) and 5.36 (resting lactate). The intra-rater reliability as shown by the coefficient of variation (CV) was lower for stress than for load parameters (mean CV: 13.4 vs. 4.7). 68 % (15/22) of load parameters and 11 % (1/9) of stress parameters showed a CV below 5 %.
Conclusion:
The IHCT is currently the only ice hockey-specific complex test with scientifically tested reliability and validity that can analyze performance under conditions similar to competition. It is suggested that coaches, fitness coaches and sports scientists explore use of this test as a valid tool to assess players' performance and the effectiveness of training interventions.

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