Whales' Whiteboard
The Game, Declassified.
Most hockey coverage tells you what happened. Whales' Whiteboard asks why.
Whales' Whiteboard is hockey analysis built from video. Drawing on nearly a decade in OHL Hockey Operations, Chris Whalen breaks down NHL players, prospects, systems and tactics to uncover the decisions, habits and patterns that shape the game.
Every analysis begins with the video. Hours of video research are distilled into specific observations, with the game footage shown alongside the analysis so you can see exactly what Chris is seeing. When the video tells a different story than the consensus, the Whiteboard follows the evidence.
Don't just read the story. Watch the video. Understand the decisions. See the game differently.
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The Analysis Behind the Opinion
Why did a play succeed? Why did it fail? What did the player see? What options were available? What made the difference?
Whales' Whiteboard digs into those questions and gives you the evidence to see it for yourself.
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Chris Whalen
Chris Whalen is a Player Development Expert, Hockey Analyst and former OHL Executive with nearly a decade of experience in OHL Hockey Operations. Through executive management, scouting, video coaching and player development, Chris has built a career around analyzing the game and breaking down the decisions, habits and details that separate players at the next level.
Whales' Whiteboard is independent hockey analysis built from hours of video research, with the goal of helping fans see the game a little differently.
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