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January 16, 2026

A University of Alaska Fairbanks skater takes the ice against Long Island University in February 2024. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.

The physics of skating and slap shots

When two NHL hockey players collide, their pads and muscles can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half.
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