Annotated Artifacts
Advameg Inc. "How Products Are Made." How Hockey Stick Is Made. 2006. Accessed March 18, 2014. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Hockey-Stick.html.
I found this article which is about how hockey sticks are made from different materials depending on the maker and consumer. The materials they discussed were wood, composite and aluminum. They explain the entirety of the process which makes a stick a stick. Not only does this article talk about what physically needs to be done when forming a stick, but also talks about what the costumer would look for when purchasing a new stick. They said to look for stiffness lightness and responsiveness. If a stick has low Flex or complete lack of flex then it is not in the best interest of the customer to buy it. Weight also has a big factor in making a decision to purchase a stick. Another important thing this article talks about is the process of, making by sub contractors then shipping by manufactures who put the final touches on the sticks. This article will help with the physical part of the project in discovering how to build a hockey stick.
I found this article which is about how hockey sticks are made from different materials depending on the maker and consumer. The materials they discussed were wood, composite and aluminum. They explain the entirety of the process which makes a stick a stick. Not only does this article talk about what physically needs to be done when forming a stick, but also talks about what the costumer would look for when purchasing a new stick. They said to look for stiffness lightness and responsiveness. If a stick has low Flex or complete lack of flex then it is not in the best interest of the customer to buy it. Weight also has a big factor in making a decision to purchase a stick. Another important thing this article talks about is the process of, making by sub contractors then shipping by manufactures who put the final touches on the sticks. This article will help with the physical part of the project in discovering how to build a hockey stick.
Beland, Jean-Francois. "Patent US6205583 - Adjustable Elbow Pad - Google Patents." Google Books. March 27, 2001. Accessed February 28, 2014. http://www.google.com/patents/US6205583.
This Article is about an elbow pad patent. The invention was designed to close the gap between the players' shoulder pads and their gloves as well as allowing the elbow to be better protected during play. This is Bauer Nike Hockey Inc. patent. In the article they give many detailed pictures and label every part and what its purpose is for the elbow pad. They talk about how they can make a variety of different styles to fit the different shapes and sizes of the players. In youth players there are more unprotected surfaces due to rapid growth. Therefore, it causes the cost of playing to increase because the players constantly need new equipment. The article goes on to say that they are lowering the cost of hockey by keeping players from continuously buying new equipment by better protecting the players.
This Article is about an elbow pad patent. The invention was designed to close the gap between the players' shoulder pads and their gloves as well as allowing the elbow to be better protected during play. This is Bauer Nike Hockey Inc. patent. In the article they give many detailed pictures and label every part and what its purpose is for the elbow pad. They talk about how they can make a variety of different styles to fit the different shapes and sizes of the players. In youth players there are more unprotected surfaces due to rapid growth. Therefore, it causes the cost of playing to increase because the players constantly need new equipment. The article goes on to say that they are lowering the cost of hockey by keeping players from continuously buying new equipment by better protecting the players.
Bulchandani, Suyash. "Technology in Sports Equipment." DUJS Online. Accessed February 20, 2014. http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/technology.in-sports-equipment.
This article gives many insights on sports. A few of them are rowing, cycling and Tennis. This article really helped me understand the importance of bicycle handle bars and how they have evolved. Bicycle handle bars originally were rounded and bulky.This caused the bikes to be less aerodynamic.The handle bars of a bike are the first things to cut though the air when riding a bike so having lighter smoother handle bars have made a great improvement in the times for a bicyclists. Another thing this article helped me with is what type of wheels are used on the bicycle.Bike tires have evolved from being very thick when people had to go on dirt trails to bike from place to place, to now being much thinner in order to go faster on concrete and pavement. The thicker the tire the easier it is to go on bumpy, rocky surfaces. The thicker tires allow the bikes to have "shock system" to make the bumpy ride smoother where thin tires used for flat racing don't need to be thick and slow. This information about Bikes helps me write my paper because bikes have been around for years and my paper is about how sports evolve and is always changing. these new innovation in bikes that I learned from this article directly relate to my topic. Although I still need to do research on the different evolution of sports, this gave me good insight on the products of technology changing for the better.
This article gives many insights on sports. A few of them are rowing, cycling and Tennis. This article really helped me understand the importance of bicycle handle bars and how they have evolved. Bicycle handle bars originally were rounded and bulky.This caused the bikes to be less aerodynamic.The handle bars of a bike are the first things to cut though the air when riding a bike so having lighter smoother handle bars have made a great improvement in the times for a bicyclists. Another thing this article helped me with is what type of wheels are used on the bicycle.Bike tires have evolved from being very thick when people had to go on dirt trails to bike from place to place, to now being much thinner in order to go faster on concrete and pavement. The thicker the tire the easier it is to go on bumpy, rocky surfaces. The thicker tires allow the bikes to have "shock system" to make the bumpy ride smoother where thin tires used for flat racing don't need to be thick and slow. This information about Bikes helps me write my paper because bikes have been around for years and my paper is about how sports evolve and is always changing. these new innovation in bikes that I learned from this article directly relate to my topic. Although I still need to do research on the different evolution of sports, this gave me good insight on the products of technology changing for the better.
Ernst, Maxwell E. "Illumin - Composite Technology and the Hockey Stick Revolution." Illumin - Composite Technology and the Hockey Stick Revolution. 2012. Accessed February 28, 2014. https://illumin.usc.edu/printer/223/composite-technology-and-the-hockey-stick-revolution/.
In the article they go into the physics or the hockey stick and how the changes affected the players in the hockey industry. They explained how with a wood stick you were able to get a better feel of the puck on your stick. But on the other hand with the aluminum stick the feel of the put being on your stick was much harder to tell. This made many players hesitant and so refused the new technology and stuck to their plain wood hockey stick. They also talked about Gretzy experimenting with aluminum shafted sticks with wooden blades. The shafts would never brake you would only have to replace the blade. The article at hand was help full with both my project and research. It helps me with my project because It explains the physics behind the stick. They explain the method on witch they use to find the flex of the stick. They explain that each stick has a different point on which they flex. This source was very helpful in allowing me to understand how much flex i will need to put in when making a hockey stick, as well as helping me with my paper.
In the article they go into the physics or the hockey stick and how the changes affected the players in the hockey industry. They explained how with a wood stick you were able to get a better feel of the puck on your stick. But on the other hand with the aluminum stick the feel of the put being on your stick was much harder to tell. This made many players hesitant and so refused the new technology and stuck to their plain wood hockey stick. They also talked about Gretzy experimenting with aluminum shafted sticks with wooden blades. The shafts would never brake you would only have to replace the blade. The article at hand was help full with both my project and research. It helps me with my project because It explains the physics behind the stick. They explain the method on witch they use to find the flex of the stick. They explain that each stick has a different point on which they flex. This source was very helpful in allowing me to understand how much flex i will need to put in when making a hockey stick, as well as helping me with my paper.
"History of the NHL Officials' Equipment." Officials Association. January 20, 2003. Accessed February 24, 2014. http://www.nhlofficials.com/display_article.asp?articleID=3.
The article focuses on how the referees hockey’s equipment has changed over the years. The make a point to say that you don’t have to be a hockey fanatic to see the changes of the gear. Equipment started off with just a few pads to protect the players and referees. The knee pads used to be foam like the ones wrestlers wear now the knee pads are now much more protective. Over the years the amount of equipment has increased dramatically. The change in technology has cause the game it's self to evolve, with more protection in the padding it allows the game pace to increase and allows the game to be more intense. This article gives me a bigger prospective on not just the players of the game but the officials. This article helps me write my research paper and better understand the how the equipment changes over the years.
The article focuses on how the referees hockey’s equipment has changed over the years. The make a point to say that you don’t have to be a hockey fanatic to see the changes of the gear. Equipment started off with just a few pads to protect the players and referees. The knee pads used to be foam like the ones wrestlers wear now the knee pads are now much more protective. Over the years the amount of equipment has increased dramatically. The change in technology has cause the game it's self to evolve, with more protection in the padding it allows the game pace to increase and allows the game to be more intense. This article gives me a bigger prospective on not just the players of the game but the officials. This article helps me write my research paper and better understand the how the equipment changes over the years.
Kennedy, Michael A., Dr. "ICE HOCKEY AND TRAUMATIC INJURIES: THE MOST DANGEROUS SPORT IN THE USA | Expert Medical Care." ICE HOCKEY AND TRAUMATIC INJURIES: THE MOST DANGEROUS SPORT IN THE USA | Expert Medical Care. Expert Medical Care, n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2014.
Dr. Kennedy’s Evaluation of the sport of hockey, discusses the growing rate of injuries. With the rate of injury as high as is it makes hockey one of the most dangerous sports in America. Kennedy says that 70 present of the sports injures are contusions. Also he states that the most important issue to deal with in the game of hockey is cervical spine injuries, quadriplegia or complete paralysis. Over the years the rates of injury have increased. Spinal injuries are caused from players being checked or hit illegally. These injuries occur in player’s 15 to 25 years old for the most part. Kennedy also points out that 15 percent of player sustain conclusion according to insurance data. 30 percent of all injuries in hockey are caused from harm to the head or neck. Hockey forwards are at the highest risk for these injuries. Kennedy says injuries deepened on the severity of play and if there was a preexisting condition. He states that the rules need to change and precautionary measures should be taken to prevent injuries. I found this article extremely useful to my research paper due to its great statistics and Dr. Kennedy professional opinion.
Dr. Kennedy’s Evaluation of the sport of hockey, discusses the growing rate of injuries. With the rate of injury as high as is it makes hockey one of the most dangerous sports in America. Kennedy says that 70 present of the sports injures are contusions. Also he states that the most important issue to deal with in the game of hockey is cervical spine injuries, quadriplegia or complete paralysis. Over the years the rates of injury have increased. Spinal injuries are caused from players being checked or hit illegally. These injuries occur in player’s 15 to 25 years old for the most part. Kennedy also points out that 15 percent of player sustain conclusion according to insurance data. 30 percent of all injuries in hockey are caused from harm to the head or neck. Hockey forwards are at the highest risk for these injuries. Kennedy says injuries deepened on the severity of play and if there was a preexisting condition. He states that the rules need to change and precautionary measures should be taken to prevent injuries. I found this article extremely useful to my research paper due to its great statistics and Dr. Kennedy professional opinion.
Limpert, Rick. "The Greatest Technological Advances in Sports Over the Past 50 Years." Yahoo Contributor Network. August 04, 2010. Accessed February 18, 2014. http://voices.yahoo.com/the-greatest-technological-advances-sports-over-6497844.html.
In the article Rick Limpert talks about the greatest technology advances in sport. He manly focuses on golf and how the golf club was changed. The shaft of the golf club used to be wood and now is mainly graphite. Also, with every little change it has helpedaccurate and be able to hit the ball easier. The article was informative and helped show how a material change could effect the game. The article is help full to my paper.
In the article Rick Limpert talks about the greatest technology advances in sport. He manly focuses on golf and how the golf club was changed. The shaft of the golf club used to be wood and now is mainly graphite. Also, with every little change it has helpedaccurate and be able to hit the ball easier. The article was informative and helped show how a material change could effect the game. The article is help full to my paper.
Reebok International Ltd, and NHL. "The History of Hockey Equitment." NHL. 2007. http%3A%2F%2Fstars.nhl.com%2Fext%2Fpdf%2FNHL_UniformBooklet.
In the article there is timeline of years were the technology has changed in the game. They say the gear has become cool and comfortable and is maximizing the performance of the athletes, although the equipment looks cool it still serves the purpose it was designed for, which is to better protect the players. The article it say that once the 1900s hit, the players were not only protected the shins from sticks and pucks but they also started protecting the kneecaps too. With the large leather squares which evolved to the knee and shin pad being attached together in the 1920s. They also talk about the new materials they use in the technology. For example Stretch Mesh which provides the proper ventilation and balance in uniforms. Also they talk about the Play dry stretch fabric which helps control core temperature and increase comfort. The article goes into a number of other materials as well these are just a few. This new technology is going into the RBK Edge Uniform System. I found this article helpful to my research project. The Timeline was extremely helpful because it put in to perspective when some of these changes occurred in the history of hockey. It was also helpful to see the there new technology helps the player.
In the article there is timeline of years were the technology has changed in the game. They say the gear has become cool and comfortable and is maximizing the performance of the athletes, although the equipment looks cool it still serves the purpose it was designed for, which is to better protect the players. The article it say that once the 1900s hit, the players were not only protected the shins from sticks and pucks but they also started protecting the kneecaps too. With the large leather squares which evolved to the knee and shin pad being attached together in the 1920s. They also talk about the new materials they use in the technology. For example Stretch Mesh which provides the proper ventilation and balance in uniforms. Also they talk about the Play dry stretch fabric which helps control core temperature and increase comfort. The article goes into a number of other materials as well these are just a few. This new technology is going into the RBK Edge Uniform System. I found this article helpful to my research project. The Timeline was extremely helpful because it put in to perspective when some of these changes occurred in the history of hockey. It was also helpful to see the there new technology helps the player.