Turns out that as the stick hits the ice first it bends back a little, storing potential energy. Then, as it is lifted, it springs forward off the ice, giving the puck a powerful flick that's actually faster than the hockey player's follow-through would otherwise be. Most of the power in shots for hockey depends on the amount of flex you can put on your stick so when you follow throught the stick will have more flick to it causing it to rise up to speeds of 120 mph. Fun Fact, a stick has to have a force of up to a ton to break!!
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