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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

From Helmets to Sticks: Testing Hockey Equipment

For almost 100 years, hockey has been a favorite sport to watch in the (winter) Olympic games. With fans cheering for their favorite team or players, it's easy to get caught up in the rivalry and sport of the game, forgetting that it can be quite dangerous on the ice ... from flying pucks at top speeds to swinging sticks with great force. Luckily, the manufacturers of hockey equipment don't lose sight of these dangers and routinely test their equipment for various safety measures.

Watch this video to see how the equipment is tested to protect our favorite players.

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