Pucks, Polymers and Olympic Ice Hockey (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we examined how polymers are used in hockey skates and sticks. With the Sochi Winter Olympics underway, let’s take a look at hockey protective…
Pucks, Polymers and Olympic Ice Hockey (Part 1)
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy What’s your favorite Winter Olympic sport? Do you enjoy watching bobsled and luge runs because of the aerodynamics involved? There’s a fair amount of…
Head Injuries, Hockey Helmets, and ASTM Standards
Playoff hockey challenges you physically, mentally, and emotionally. This year’s strike-shortened season is no exception. Just ask any of the players on the 16 National Hockey League (NHL) teams that…
Hard as a Hockey Puck, Soft as NHL Ticket Sales
Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales Hockey and rubber have similar languages. In ice hockey, checking is a defense technique for gaining possession of the puck or disrupting your opponent’s…
