Science of hockey: Physics of the NHL

UNDATED -- NBC News and NBC Sports are teaming up with the NHL and National Science Foundation to release Science of NHL Hockey - a 10-part video series exploring the science behind the fastest game on the ice.

The videos debuted online January 26, and will be aired during NBC Sports Network's coverage of the 2012 All-Star Weekend.

Made especially for students and teachers, the videos can be used in the classroom and are available to the public cost-free on NBCLearn.com, NBCSports.com and Science360.gov.

NBC News' Lester Holt narrates the series.

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