Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 14 minutes ago
Seeing a player wind up for a slapshot and let if fly is an exciting part of the game. But what’s it like to be on the receiving end of a flying frozen projectile? Team physician, Matthew Smith, MD, walks us through how much force a puck can generate and all the injuries from a simple laceration to possible breathing issues and surgery.
Seeing a player wind up for a slapshot and let if fly is an exciting part of the game. But what’s it like to be on the receiving end of a flying frozen projectile? Team physician, Matthew Smith, MD, walks us through how much force a puck can generate and all the injuries from a simple laceration to possible breathing issues and surgery.
