Ep. 14 - “Mastering Athlete Data”

In this episode, Zach McClean joins Michael Pruchniewski to trace his journey from small-town Canada to the front offices of the NHL, breaking down the high-stakes reality of managing elite hockey performance. The conversation dives deep into the technical side of the game: from the non-negotiable need for high-quality data to how machine learning is turning "big data" into a competitive advantage. McClean offers a candid look at the challenges of return-to-play protocols and why effective communication is the secret sauce for turning complex AI insights into wins on the ice.