Introducing our new 'Drop the Mitts' Interview format from The Syndicate by the Business of Hockey and the Goal. Today's guest speaker is Brian Daugharthy. Located in Kansas, we talk about Bill James and the impact he had in the region and surrounding communities. We discuss elements of baseball analytics that are starting to show up in hockey and the impact this will have on hockey. This is Part 1 of a multi episode series. Next week Part 2 will be available || ‘Business of Hockey and the Goal’ is made up of 3 episode formats: ‘Between the Hash Marks’ focuses on Hockey Management Tactics and Culture; ‘The Syndicate’ focuses on decisions and initiatives by the Hockey Ownership Groups, Analytics, and the Future of Hockey; ‘PowerInsights’ compliments ‘The Syndicate’ focuses on translating business by providing insights, knowledge and methods in advanced business, for those 'Hockey players and fans' who are interested in Entrepreneurship.