Alumni and Theses

image of past masters student Samuel Tremblay
Samuel Tremblay, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
A deep learning approach to automatically classify ice hockey shooting methods using inertial sensors


image of past masters student Taylor Léger
Taylor Léger, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Ice hockey stick fitting using embedded sensors and machine learning algorithms: A pilot study


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Matthew Kelly, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Classification of ice hockey skating tasks using kinematic data


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Aaron Manning, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Measuring Ice Hockey shot accuracy with precision: A 3D puck flight simulation


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Sean Denroche, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Evaluating the use of inertial measurement unit technology during an ice hockey shooting task



Neil MacInnis, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Does x-factor exist in ice hockey slap shots? Comparison of elite versus recreational players thorax to pelvis coordination (2019)



Michael Solomon, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Effect of a hip exotendon system on lower body muscle activity during forward skating accelerations (2019)



Aiden Hallihan, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Analysis of male and female hockey players during a stop and go skating task (2018)



Brian McPhee, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Ttitle
: Study of soft exoskeleton with elastic assistance on ice hockey forward skating acceleration (2018)



Kristie Liu, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title
: Are headforms a poor surrogate for hockey helmet fit? (2018)



David Greencorn, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Ice hockey helmet fit using 3D modeling (2017)


Aleks Budarick, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Ice hockey skating mechanics: Transition from start to maximum speed for elite male and female athletes (2017)


picture of alumni graduate student Adrien Gerbé

Adrien Gerbé, M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Title:
 Analysis of hockey blade dynamic behavior using digital image correlation (DIC) (2017)


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Jaymee Shell, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Skating propulsion: three-dimensional kinematic analysis of high caliber male and female ice hockey players (2016)


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Philippe Renaud, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Three-dimensional kinematics of the lower limbs during ice hockey skating starts on the ice surface (2016)


picture of alumni graduate student Andrew Flemming

Andrew Flemming, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Ttitle:
The dynamic interaction of hand grip and ice hockey stick flexion during slap shots and wrist shots (2015)


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Cam Lawrie, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Kinematic analysis of a stickhandling task in ice hockey and the effect of stick inertial properties (2015)


picture of alumni graduate student Samuel Forget

Samuel Forget, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Ttitle: Comparisons of player calibers and skate models during an ice hockey explosive transitional maneuver (2014)


picture of alumni graduate student Marc LeVangie

Marc LeVangie, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Ttitle:
Postural control on ice hockey skates (2014)


picture of alumni graduate student Ryan Ouckama

Ryan Ouckama, Ph.D. Kinesiology and Physcial Education
Thesis Title:
Time series measurement of force distribution in ice hockey helmets during varying impact conditions (2013)


picture of alumni graduate student Chau Le Ngoc

Chau Le Ngoc, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Force and centre of pressure measurements during ice hockey skating with a regular and a modfied ice hockey skate (2013)


picture of alumni graduate student Leo Culhane

Leo Culhane, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Acceleration characteristics of forward skating (2013)


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Lisa Zane, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Force measures at the hand-stick interface during ice hockey slap and wrist shots (2012)


Robin Goodreau, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: The use of vision during offensive ice hockey skills (2012)


Zubair Baig, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title: Functional mechanical assessment of foot and ankle stiffness and work production in ice hockey skate (2011)


Antoine Fortier, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title
: Skating mechanics of change of direction maneuvers in hockey players (2011)


Xavier Robert-Lachaine, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Force measurement and ankle motion of the forward skating and crossovers with a standard hockey skate (2011)


Ashley Hannon, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Dynamic strain profile of the ice hockey stick: Comparisons of calibre and shaft stiffness (2010)


Patrick Magee, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Whole-body predictors of wrist shot accuracy in ice hockey: a kinematic analysis by way of motion capture (2009)


Tyler Stidwill, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Comparison of forward hockey skating kinetics on ice and on a synthetic surface by means of a customized force measurement system and electrogoniometry (2009)


Yannick Michaud-Paquette, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Ice hockey stick and puck biomechanical predictors of wrist shot accuracy (2008)


Mylene Lemair, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Evaluation of impact attenuation of facial protectors in ice hockey helmets (2006)


J. Scott G., Mcgrail, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Skate boot pressure analysis of elite and recreational ice hockey skaters during the execution of tight turns (2006)


Nicholas R. Broad, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
A comparison between elite and recreational skaters' foot pressure patterns during backward crossovers (2006)


Bradley Kahn, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Heart rate telemetry and time-motion analysis of ice hockey referees (2005)


Karen V. Lomond, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Three-dimensional blade position and orientation during a stationary ice hockey slap shot (2005)


Tegan Upjohn, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Three-dimensional kinematics of the lower limbs during forward hockey skating (2005)


Curt Dewan, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Biomechanics of the foot and ankle during ice hockey skating (2004)


Alejandro Villaseñor-Herrera, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Recoil effect of the ice hockey stick during a slap shot (2004)


Timothy Keith Woo, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
A three dimensional comparison of elite and recreational ice hockey slap shots (2004)


Ryan Chang, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Lower limb joint kinematics of hockey skating (2003)


Jonathan James Loh, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Plantar forces during forward ice hockey skating: comparison between ice and treadmill conditions (2003)


Roghieh Hakim-Zadeh, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Durability of ice hockey helmets to repeated impacts (2002)


Tong-Ching Tom Wu, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
The performance of the ice hockey slap and wrist shots : the effects of stick construction and player skill (2002)


Robin Goudreault, M.Sc. Biomechanics
Thesis Title:
Forward skating in ice hockey: comparison of EMG activation patterns of [sic] at three velocities using a skate treadmill (2002)

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