# Virtual Hockey Practice Quickstickz Interactive Hockey Video Game Aids Slick Stick Handling By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-hockey-video-game References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/quickstickz-ice-hockey-minus-the-ice/) & [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3318774.htm) QuickStickz is an interactive hockey video game. The game was, of course, created by a Canadian company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia called Skillz Systems. The aim of QuickStickz is to improve [stick handling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept) and teach young players to keep their head up-helping to prevent head injuries such as concussions and generally improve coordination. This interactive hockey video game can be played through a PC with internet connection, all you need is a hockey stick. QuickStickz is perfect for practicing your [puck handling skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stay-playful) at home and in the warmer months, when ice isn’t available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Sports Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive video games for other sports to enhance skills and prevent injuries. - **Virtual Reality in Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize virtual reality technology to create immersive sports training experiences for athletes. - **Home-based Sports Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable and affordable sports training equipment for home use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative technologies that enhance athletic performance and improve safety. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate gaming and entertainment elements into sports training to increase engagement and motivation. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce specialized sports equipment that incorporates technology to enhance skills development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital At-Home Archery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-archery-game.md) - [Realistic Archery Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting.md) - [AI-Powered Sports Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shooting-system.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-box.md) - [Unimagined Basketball Dribbling Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribbletek.md) - [Responsive Feedback VR Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-vr-controller.md) - [Interactive Screen-Free Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Challenging Sensory Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-pops.md)