ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program.
The NHL R&D team is seeking a summer intern to work on projects involving stat auditing, video analysis, and official event definitions. These projects include learning official rules and definitions, using video and other forms of data visualization to audit stats and events, and helping enhance the overall quality of the NHL’s data. Opportunities to work with the NHL’s Puck and Player Tracking data are available depending on the candidate's capabilities and interests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Audit and clean shot attributes for historical games
- Watch video and manually tag events, game sequences, and other specified moments of interest
- Write scripts to pull and analyze official and automated data
- Assist with enhancing event definitions for shots, passes, and area plays
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- Possess an advanced understanding of ice hockey and a willingness to watch games on video
Preferred
- Experience with auditing, data-labeling, or manually tracking is a plus
Education/Certifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- A deeper understanding of the NHL’s rules and official event definitions
- Exposure to the NHL’s automated event data and attributes
- A new perspective on how to watch/analyze hockey
- Opportunities to work with and/or learn about the various functions within the NHL
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
All of our internships are paid at $20/hour. WE DO NOT OFFER SCHOOL CREDIT.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.
Thank you for your interest in our internship program. We encourage you to apply to the opportunity that is most aligned with your academic background and/or work experience. With a high volume of impressive applications, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not call or email regarding application status.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
