The Physics of Hockey
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: October 17, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780801870712
Subjects: Ice hockey; Physics; Sports & Recreation; Sports; Hockey - General; Science / General; Force and energy; Hockey
First sentence: This book combines two very different elements-a science and a sport-each of which has its own attraction.
Description: "This is physics by a hockey fan for the hockey fan. Hache investigates the properties of the ice surface, the science of skating and of skates, the odds of winning and losing streaks, and the principles behind shooting, hitting, and goaltending." "Hache uses science to enhance our appreciation and understanding of the game. The book is illustrated with photos and graphs and punctuated with anecdotes to show how famous players, past and present, are really physicists on skates."--BOOK JACKET.