· Physics of Hockey

· Ever wonder why ice is so slippery, and why when you wear rubber soles it is even more slick than when you might be on skates? Or perhaps why the puck slides along the ice smoothly rather than bounces? There are multiple forces being exerted on the hockey skates and you have to click here to learn more about all these forces.

· There are many types of spring forces in hockey as well. Like for instance the hockey stick. When a person moves the puck with a hockey stick it bends, both at the shaft of the stick and the blade of the stick. There is also a spring force in the boards. To learn more click here.

· When a player moves around the ice they retain a certain kinetic energy. This kinetic energy can be defined by Newton’s laws. Kinetic energy can also be found in the puck being moved around. To learn more click here.

· Most everyone’s favorite part of the game is the collisions. Kinetic energy has a big part in collisions. People love fighting too, depending on the force behind the fist, it’s possible that it could be an inelastic collision and bones give way. If you are 18 or older, click here.

· References

Scott Michel The Physics of hockey