Influence of stick stiffness and puck weight on puck velocity during slap shots in women's ice hockey

Previous studies have found that reduced stick stiffness increases puck velocity in young male ice hockey players. This study investigates the hypothesis that female players are disadvantaged by using equipment that is designed for taller and stronger players. The purpose of this study was to investigate if stick flexibility and puck weight affect puck velocity in standing slap shots performed by female ice hockey players. There was a significant increase in puck velocity (4.1% p=0.037) when stick stiffness and puck weight were reduced. ANOVA revealed that there was a significant correlation between stick, puck and the participant herself (R2=0.987). Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed that participants with higher puck velocities benefitted the most when the stick flexibility and puck weight were reduced (r=0.648; p=0.043). It was concluded that decreased stick stiffness and puck weight increased puck velocity in standing slap shots for female ice hockey players.

Henriksson-Larsén, KarinUmeå universitet,Idrottsmedicin(Swepub:umu)kahe0001 (author)
Thorsen, KimUmeå universitet,Idrottsmedicin (author)
Umeå universitetIdrottsmedicin (creator_code:org_t)

In:Sports Engineering: Springer Science and Business Media LLC11:3, s. 103-1071369-70721460-2687

By the author/editor: Gilenstam, Kajsa ...; Henriksson-Larsé ...; Thorsen, Kim

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Sport and Fitnes ...

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Basic Medicine; and Physiology

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