Business Intelligence
To study something carefully to understand it better
Analyze
When a player scores three or more goals in one game
The list of Players on a team
Roster
This technology lets fans connect their phones to the internet while they’re at a stadium
Wi-Fi
The city the Penguins play in
Pittsburgh
A plan for how to spend and save money
Budget
When a Player helps another Player score
Assist
A team that is a big competitor and often plays exciting games against your team
Rival
Cameras and access-control systems help stadiums do this for fans and employees
Keep them safe / provide security
The most recent year the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup
2017
The way a business promotes and sells its products or services
Marketing
A Player takes 8 shots and scores 2 goals. What is their shooting percentage?
25%
A short break during a game
Intermission
These large electronic screens can show scores, replays, advertisements and important messages to fans
Digital Signage
The name of the Penguins’ home arena
PPG Paints Arena
The act of studying numbers and facts to find patterns and make smart decisions
Data Analytics
A contract that lasts for more than a year
Multi-year contract
The person who makes big decisions about the team including hiring players
General manager
Stadiums can use this type of technology to understand where crowds are forming and help people move through the venue more easily
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
The name of the coating created by PPG that allows referees to know when it is time for a puck to be replaced
Thermochromic
Using facts and data to make smart decisions for a Business
Business Intelligence
A Player averages 18 minutes of ice time per game. How many minutes is that over 5 games?
90 Minutes
The most money a team is allowed to spend on Player salaries
Salary cap
This central location uses screens, software and technology to help staff monitor what is happening throughout an entire stadium and respond quickly when there is a problem
Operations/Command Center
What is the thickness of the ice at PPG Paints Arena
1 3/8 inches