The Impact of Physicality in Hockey with Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg

Summary

In this episode of the Winded Podcast, host Shamus Sullivan speaks with Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg about the intricate relationship between physicality, fighting, and gameplay in hockey. Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg shares insights from his dissertation, emphasizing the importance of the human element in understanding the impact of physicality in the sport. They discuss the changing dynamics of fighting in hockey, the role of physicality in player safety, and how teams are adapting to embrace a more physical style of play. The conversation also touches on the academic reception of Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg's research and the need for better education on physicality for young players.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hockey and Physicality

02:39 Researching Hockey's Physicality and Fighting

06:53 Data Collection and Interviews

10:46 The Evolution of Fighting in Hockey

14:50 Teams Embracing Physicality

18:33 Academic Reception of the Research

22:36 The Future of Physicality in Hockey

https://scholar.dominican.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=athletics-faculty-and-staff-dissertations-and-theses

https://www.thesportscol.com/2025/09/why-physicality-still-matters-in-the-modern-nhl/

Keywords

hockey, physicality, fighting, NHL, player safety, sports research, team dynamics, Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg, sports leadership, hockey statistics