# Hockey Player-Mounted Cameras The New GoPro Sport Brings the Viewer Closer to the Game By Alasdair Redman | Published 2015-02-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-pro-pro-sport References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/gopro-nhl-partnership-will-transform-the-way-you-watch-ice-hockey-29-01-2015/) & [nhl](http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750014) Have you ever watched a pro sport and thought to yourself, "I'm pretty sure I could what they do just as well?" Well, now you are going to get as close as you can to the action without actually stepping into the game yourself. [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy) has announced that the brand is partnering with the [NHL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-espn-chirpline) to allow players to wear Go pros to give the fans a new perspective when it comes to watching their favorite sport. The idea opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for not only the NHL, but for all sports in general as it will allow for new and exciting camera angles -- that will benefit both the spectator as well as the referees. With these perspectives, fans will be experiencing something much more authentic and refs will be able to make a more precise call. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports Player-mounted Cameras:** The use of player-mounted cameras in sports can revolutionize how fans watch games and provide unique perspectives for referees. - **Live Sports Streaming:** Live sports streaming services that incorporate player-mounted cameras can provide an immersive experience for fans. - **Virtual Reality Sports:** Player-mounted cameras can enhance the potential for virtual reality sports, allowing fans to feel like they are in the game themselves. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Broadcasting:** Player-mounted cameras open up new opportunities for sports broadcasting companies to differentiate their coverage and attract viewers. - **Sports Technology:** Sports technology companies can develop innovative products that incorporate player-mounted cameras such as wearable VR devices or AI-assisted referee systems. - **Sports Sponsorship:** Brands in the sports sponsorship industry can partner with leagues and athletes to capitalize on the unique marketing potential of player-mounted cameras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech Brand-Backed Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy.md) - [Compact Sports-Ready Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera.md) - [Branded Action Camera Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-gokart.md) - [Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-hawkeye.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2.md) - [Illuminating Budget-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-lit-hero.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [eSports Live-Stream Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livestream-features.md)