Hockey Analytics Summer Intern

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the National Lacrosse League’s Philadelphia Wings, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Job Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers are seeking a detail-oriented, analytically minded intern to join our Hockey Research team for the summer. We are looking for someone driven, humble, and who takes initiative. You will work directly with the Director of Analytics & Strategy as well as other members of hockey operations.

This is an opportunity to work with high-frequency spatiotemporal data (e.g., NHL Player and Puck Tracking Data, Sportlogiq, or similar tracking feeds) and design research around in-game strategy. Other research projects across hockey operations will also be considered (salary cap and contract research, NHL entry draft, player development, etc.).

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• Proficiency in R and/or Python
• Strong SQL skills: able to write complex queries involving joins, window functions, and CTEs against relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, or similar)
• Familiarity with hockey data structures (play-by-play, shifts, advanced metrics) and basic hockey terminology
• Experience with version control (Git) and reproducible workflow practices
• Commitment of 20-40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks total.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work with sports tracking data or spatial analytics
• Exposure to statistical modeling (regression, regularization, mixed effects) or machine learning frameworks
• Experience with data visualization (ggplot2, matplotlib, Plotly)
• Completed coursework in probability, experimental design, or game theory

What You'll Learn

• End-to-end pipeline architecture for real-time sports analytics
• How tracking data is cleaned, aligned with event data, and validated for research
• The practical constraints of delivering insights to decision-makers under time pressure
• Best practices for code documentation, testing, and handoff in a collaborative environment
• Present your findings to senior leadership in Flyers Hockey Operations at the conclusion of the summer.

Application Materials

Please submit:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter (1 page) describing a hockey analytics project you’ve completed or a strategic question you’d like to investigate
• Code sample (GitHub link or attached file) demonstrating R or Python proficiency with data manipulation and visualizations

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Compensation

Base Pay: $15.92

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The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years

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