Conclusion

Final takeaway

The data support a clear conclusion: height varies by position in a recognizable way, and position is a useful predictor of height differences in this sample. Defensemen tend to be the tallest group, forwards are slightly shorter, and goalies are the shortest group in this dataset.

Why the pattern matters

These differences are useful because height can influence style of play, reach, and matchup fit. Even though the overall distribution is centered around 180 cm, the position groups still show meaningful differences.

Key points

• Defensemen have the highest average height.
• Forwards fall just below defensemen on average.
• Goalies are the shortest group in the sample.
• Most players cluster near the 180 cm range.