I WONDER - What Is A Hockey Puck Made From?

The video discusses the evolution of hockey pucks, starting with the use of cow dung, which was frozen for use in games. These were replaced by wooden pucks, and later, rubber pucks were introduced by slicing rubber balls. In the 1880s, round pucks became standard, a practice that continues today.

What material were the first hockey pucks made from?

• Plastic

• Rubber

• Wood

• Cow dung

What was the main issue with the initial cow dung pucks?

• They were too hard

• They were too heavy

• They melted quickly

• They were too expensive

How were the first rubber pucks created?

• By melting rubber blocks

• By compressing rubber powder

• By slicing rubber balls

• By molding rubber sheets

In which decade were round pucks introduced to hockey?

• 1900s

• 1880s

• 1890s

• 1870s

What shape were the pucks before the introduction of round ones?

• Square

• Oval

• Triangular

• Hexagonal