Christopher Boucher
About Christopher Boucher
Christopher Boucher serves as the Vice President of Sports Development, Analytics, and Hockey Operations at Sportlogiq, where he has worked since 2018. With over ten years of consulting experience for NHL teams and a background in hockey analytics, he has developed key insights and systems used by numerous professional hockey organizations.
Work at Sportlogiq
Christopher Boucher has held multiple roles at Sportlogiq since 2015. He currently serves as the Vice President of Sports Development, Analytics, and Hockey Operations, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees the integration of analytics into hockey operations, focusing on enhancing team performance through data-driven insights. Prior to his current title, he worked as the Manager of Hockey Analytics and Services, where he contributed to the development of analytics tools and reports utilized by professional hockey teams.
Consulting Experience in NHL
Boucher has consulted for NHL teams for over ten years, providing expertise in hockey analytics and operations. His consulting work has involved creating micro-stat definitions and reports that are now used by more than 70 professional hockey teams, showcasing his influence in the field of sports analytics.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Boucher studied at Dawson College and later attended McGill University, where he further developed his analytical skills. He also completed his secondary education at Options II High School, earning a Diploma (D.E.S). His academic background supports his extensive experience in hockey analytics and operations.
Contributions to Hockey Analytics
Boucher is recognized for developing the first-ever complete and binary micro-stat tracking system in hockey. His innovative work in this area has been adopted by 30 NHL teams, 14 SHL teams, and 2 hockey federations, demonstrating the widespread impact of his contributions to the sport.
Current Role with San Jose Sharks
Since 2020, Christopher Boucher has been working with the San Jose Sharks in a data-generated team and player scouting role. This position allows him to apply his analytical expertise to enhance player evaluation and team strategy, further solidifying his role in the intersection of analytics and hockey operations.