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The Physics of Hockey · 01
The Ice
Why it's slippery, what fast ice is, and why the third period feels slow.
→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.
By a physics teacher who plays
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The Physics of Hockey · 02
The Stride
Edges, push angles, and the mechanics of skating fast.
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The Physics of Hockey · 03
The Shot
Where slapshot speed actually comes from — stick flex included.
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