
The NHL and NHLPA announced the ventures - including puck and player tracking technology and interactive boards - on Wednesday and revealed plans for fan initiatives in Toronto throughout the two-week event that starts next month. ''This tournament gives us an opportunity to experiment with things, to see if they work, to see if it can be done in a fashion which is tasteful,'' NHLPA executive director Don Fehr said. Puck and player tracking technology will include elements like puck speed, player speed and distance travelled, all aimed at boosting the viewing experience on game broadcasts.
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