What do heated skate blades do

Welcome to NHL. Vitajte na NHL. Willkommen auf NHL. Bienvenido a NHL. Heated skate blades that are supposed to enhance performance are being used by four anonymous NHL players. The four teams they play for asked that their names be kept secret so the Thermablades on their feet didn't draw media attention and their use become a distraction, says Kris King , the NHL's Toronto-based senior manager of hockey operations.

The product is manufactured by the Verdun, Que. King says he's found no problems after conducting follow-ups with the four players who have been skating on them for several weeks now and their equipment managers. He's waiting for the players' association to complete its evaluation.

Thermablades won't help. NHL players to use heated blades [Canadian Press]. But just because something is possible, should it be done? Brandon is a Wired Science reporter and freelance journalist. Based in Brooklyn, New York and Bangor, Maine, he's fascinated with science, culture, history and nature. Reporter Twitter.

By Reuters Staff. An undated handout image of the Therma Blade heated skate blade, released to Reuters on October 18, A small group of National Hockey League players are to begin testing heated skate blades designed to cut down on friction and allow players to move faster and save energy.

Manufacturer Therma Blade Inc.