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Potential Energy Hockey
The Science of NHL Hockey: Slapshots
May 15, 2020
NHL players depend on three important physics concepts: work, energy and power on their slapshot.
10,600 Gallons Ice Hockey
Mass, Volume & Density
May 15, 2020
Scientists and ice technicians explain the science and math that goes into building and maintaining this surface through the long NHL season.
Hockey Goalie with Floating Numbers
Statistics & Averages
May 15, 2020
Being a top goalie in the NHL requires the key averages and statistics of goaltending.
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Islanders
Vectors
May 15, 2020
These pinpoint passes, requiring both magnitude and direction, are perfect examples of velocity vectors.
Obtuse Angle Hockey
Hockey Geometry
May 15, 2020
Geometry is used in hockey in every pass and shot the athletes make.
Ice Hockey Kinematics
The Science of NHL Hockey: Kinematics
May 15, 2020
Kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics, helps describe a player's movement across the ice by defining his position, velocity and acceleration.
Newton's Third Law
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
May 15, 2020
NHL players display a great mix of speed a strength which are great examples of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.
NBC News: Kids Edition Hero
Nightly News: Kids Edition (May 14, 2020)
May 15, 2020
Dr. John Torres answers kids’ questions, the Michigan Science Center demonstrates a fun experiment to do at home and Kristen Dahlgren shows us how kids are celebrating their birthdays in quarantine.
Bobsled
Building Faster & Safer Bobsleds
May 14, 2020
Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video.
Skiing with Flag in Background
Injury & Recovery
May 14, 2020
Regenerative engineering could one day reduce recovery time and get athletes back faster.
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