Report: Washington Capitals implement virtual-reality technology for player development
Virtually reality in the NHL?
Monumental Sports, which owns the Washington Capitals, has announced a multi-year partnership with STRIVR Labs and its virtual reality program.
"STRIVR's virtual-reality technology will provide our teams and players with increased visualization techniques and training skills as well as an unmatched in-arena and VIP game-day experience," said Ted Leonsis, founder, chairman and owner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
The technology will allow players to watch 3-D videos from on-ice perspectives.
The Capitals are the first team in the NHL to utilize STRIVR technologies. The Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings also utilize the technology.
"The potential competitive advantage that virtual-reality training can give us is huge," Capitals defenseman John Carlson said. "The virtual-reality technology is going to help me fine-tune my decision making in games and allow me to train as if I'm at practice without having to be on the ice."
The Verizon Center VIP club will also utilize the technology to enhance game-day experience.
(h/t The Score)
