Science of NHL Hockey: Projectile Motion

Unlike a slap shot, an NHL wrist shot isn’t about brute power. It’s about precision – putting the puck in the exact spot where the goalie can’t reach it. A wrist shot is also a perfect example of what’s known in physics as projectile motion. "Science of NHL Hockey" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Hockey League.