The Physics of Slapshots and Mid-Ice Collisions
![University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team forward Steven Jandric in action against the UAA Seawolves. Photo by JR Ancheta, UAF Photography The Physics of Slapshots and Mid-Ice Collisions](https://alaska-native-news.com/wp-content/uploads/image2020-02-13.jpg)
When two National Hockey League hockey players collide, their pads and body tissues can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half. During the 60 minutes of a hockey game, players can burn 6,000 calories and lose up to 15 pounds. These are the calculations of Alain […]