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The Physics of Hockey

Why the stride works, why the puck curves, and what the ice is actually doing.

Why hockey technique works

The physics behind skating, shooting, and the ice itself — explained in plain terms, in units players can use.

Platform

The explanations

The Ice

Why it's slippery, what fast ice is, and why the third period feels slow.

The Stride

Edges, push angles, and the mechanics of skating fast.

The Shot

Where slapshot speed actually comes from — stick flex included.

Insights

From the blog