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Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey

Sean Shapiro and Robert Tiffin
Hockey
NHL
AFP Analytics
USHL
Canadian Hockey League
Dylan Larkin
Professional Women's Hockey League
Dallas
Detroit Red Wings
College Hockey
Denver
Analytics
Video Coaching
Seattle Kraken
CHL

Hosted by hockey writers Sean Shapiro and Robert Tiffin, Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey is a weekly show about the people and parts of hockey that fascinate us, whether they please the algorithm or not. Also featuring weekly guests from around the hockey world, AI Hockey is a show created out of passion for good storytelling and love of the game.

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In today's bonus episode, Sean and Robert chat with Will Morlock, the Director of Athletic Performance for MSU's men's hockey program.

Morlock discusses his work with players like Thatcher Demko and Porter Martone, how strength work is very differe... more

Robert is in a dark corner of Frisco. Sean is on top of everything else, as usual.

In a compact live show to discuss free agency, the guys open by discussing why the NHL has so many more no-trade clauses than other major sports leagues.

Next, the... more

Just before the NHL Draft, we're pleased to be joined by Allain Roy, the president and CEO of RSG Hockey and a veteran NHLPA agent--as well as a former goaltender, by the way.

Roy chats with Sean in a wide-ranging conversation about working with pla... more

Sean is reading a book. Robert remembers he has the same book like two hours later.

The show opens with a playing card quiz (4:00), and Robert forgets who Patrick Roy is. The guys then discuss Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson, and what Buffalo might d... more

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Recent Guests

Allain Roy
NHL agent
Episode: Bonus Episode - NHLPA Agent Allain Roy on Prepping for the Draft, Contract Negotiations with GMs, and the Dream NHL Client
Cam Robinson
Elite Prospects contributor, ESPN/EP insider on hockey prospects
Elite Prospects
Episode: Episode 13 - Cam Robinson, Stephen Meserve, and 1996 Hockey Cards
Stephen Meserve
100 Degree Hockey analyst, hockey writer
100 Degree Hockey
Episode: Episode 13 - Cam Robinson, Stephen Meserve, and 1996 Hockey Cards
Jason Demers
Former NHL defenseman, NHL Network analyst
NHL Network
Episode: Bonus Episode - Jason Demers on the Stanley Cup Final and a Christmas Video Curse
Prashanth Iyer
Contributor and co-host on Expected By Whom
Expected By Whom podcast
Episode: Episode 11: Prashanth Iyer, Combine Questions, Dylan Larkin Drama, and Coaching Desperation
Blake Fiddler
Seattle Kraken Prospect, Denver-bound college player
Seattle Kraken organization
Episode: Episode 10: Blake Fiddler, All the Presidents/GMs, and Franchise Chronologies
Dan MacKenzie
President of the Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
Episode: Episode 9: CHL President Dan MacKenzie, the Continuing Evolution of the Junior Hockey Landscape, and a Kelowna Shuttle Confrontation
Glenn Hefferan
President and Commissioner of the USHL
USHL
Episode: Episode 8 - Glenn Hefferan, the USHL Landscape, the Vegas Way, and the Private Side of Public Relations
Kyle Stich
Analyst, AFP Analytics; contract projections and tax considerations for athletes
AFP Analytics
Episode: Episode 7: Kyle Stich, Jason Robertson's Next Contract, and How The Rock Pretzel-Bunned a Film Franchise

Hosts

Sean Shapiro
Host of Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey; co-creator of the show; long-time hockey writer.
Robert Tiffin
Co-host of the show; long-time hockey writer with insights into coaching, contracts, and the hockey ecosystem.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Such a fun show

    Big fan of the Surprise, guest idea!! Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2021****
    Canada2 months ago
  • Big fan of these two writers

    I’m a big fan of both writers and a subscriber to both of their substacks, however, Sean’s delivery and audio needs work. The background noise from the rink just about ruined E2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shiner27
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring strong expertise, from coaching legends to executives, adding credibility and nuance.
Listeners appreciate the deep-dive coaching and development insights, with practical takeaways for analysts and coaches.
The casual storytelling tone is a draw, though some want crisper audio at times.
Cross-border and international hockey perspectives broaden the conversation beyond NHL-centric topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#11
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#78
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#117
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#45
Ireland/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#93
Japan/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode - NHLPA Agent Allain Roy on Prepping for the Draft, Contract Negotiations with GMs, and the Dream NHL Client
Q: How do you balance pushing for value with keeping a player's long-term career path intact?
Use comparables and performance history to justify numbers, remain realistic, and avoid overreaching to prevent undermining trust with GMs or harming future opportunities.
Bonus Episode - NHLPA Agent Allain Roy on Prepping for the Draft, Contract Negotiations with GMs, and the Dream NHL Client
Q: What tip of advice do you give players before Friday and Saturday roll around?
Start the process early with a structured camp and dry runs to reduce nerves, focus on authenticity in interviews, and ensure the player understands their value and fits a team's needs.
Episode 8 - Glenn Hefferan, the USHL Landscape, the Vegas Way, and the Private Side of Public Relations
Q: What does the expanded Tier 1 excellence funding mean for the league going forward?
Glenn explains that the funding is player-focused and designed to deliver best-in-class off-ice training across several areas, with the NHL and USA Hockey collaboration to expand protective coverage, development programs, and advisory communications to coaches and players.
Episode 7: Kyle Stich, Jason Robertson's Next Contract, and How The Rock Pretzel-Bunned a Film Franchise
Q: How does your algorithm build a market basket for a player like Jason Robertson?
We input a broad set of stats, group players by similar profiles, apply age and cap hit parameters, then select a middle-ground basket of comparable players. We manually prune outputs and consider nearby contracts to adjust for market nuances such as location, taxes, and team context.

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A hockey-focused interview show hosted by two longtime hockey writers, featuring in-depth conversations with coaches, executives, players, and analysts about development pipelines, league dynamics, branding, and the business of hockey beyond the NHL. Episodes frequently explore coaching philosophy, analytics, live-streaming culture, and the global dimensions of the sport, with a casual, storytelling-heavy approach that leans into personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes perspectives. Unique angles include expansion markets, cross-border coaching pipelines, and the evolving relationship between traditional analysis and modern media, making it appealing to listeners who crave nuanced, practitioner-level industry insights.

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1. Allain Roy
2. Cam Robinson
3. Stephen Meserve
4. Jason Demers
5. Prashanth Iyer
6. Blake Fiddler
7. Dan MacKenzie
8. Glenn Hefferan

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