From Hockey Underwater to Hockey Vacuums (MEGA GALLERY)

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What better way to celebrate Canada Day than we a patriotic cluster devoted to hockey? The following features all pertain to Canada’s national sport, and range from underwater hockey to revolutionary innovations like heated super blades.

Enjoy the gallery, eh!

Heated Blades - Thermablade To Revolutionize Hockey (VIDEO)

Thermablades, a unique new invention, could revolutionize the sport of hockey, making it a whole lot faster. The blades are heated by a small electric current, creating a thin layer between the skate and… [More]

Geographic Ice Hockey – Russians and Canadians Face-off in Arctic Sea for Gas and Oil Rights (VIDEO)

As global warming makes vast areas of the historically frozen Arctic Sea accessible for the first time the Russians and Canadians are sending missions into the area to explore the seabed and lay the groundwork… [More]

Nike Hockey Vacuum Set - Hoover Your House While Playing Hockey

Usually the best ideas remain concepts. Hopefully this will not be the case with this cleaning set, that looks like a mini hockey equipment. The only difference is that the hockey stick is a sweep, and… [More]

Underwater Ice Hockey World Championship

This unusual sport took place at the lake of Weissensee in southern Austria. It is the first underwater ice hockey world championship. There were 8 international teams from Austria, the Czech Republic,… [More]

Themed Chess Sets - Hockey, Fishing, Cowboys & More

While it is common to see Simpsons’ Chess Sets, featuring Homer as the King, and Franklin Mint Civil War chess sets, where historical figures are personified in the pieces, alternate influences on traditional… [More]

Backyard Arenas - Outdoor Hockey Rink Design Contest

Since the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the National Hockey League (NHL), began celebrations for Hockey Day in Canada in 2000, one of their features was a contest of the best backyard hockey… [More]

Portable 15 Foot Backyard Ice Rink

This winter you can have your very own ice rink.  This Portable 15 Foot Backyard Ice Rink can be set up in no time.  If the temperatures drop below 32 F you can start skating or playing hockey, no tools… [More]

Hockey Player Fashion Involvement

Athletes as Fashion Journalists - Sean Avery Interns at Vogue (GALLERY)

It’s not just young women that dream of interning at fashion magazines—Sean Avery, a forward for the New York Rangers, is said to be starting an internship at U.S. Vogue. The 28-year-old NHL player… [More]

NHL Player Fashion Branding - Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection (VIDEO)

At only 22 years old, Alexander Ovechkin not only signed the highest NHL contract ever, but it turns out, he’s also into fashion.  The Washington Capitals player debuted a new streetwear line, designed… [More]

BONUS: Best of Canadian Innovation

94 Awesome Canadian Innovations: Happy Canada Day! (SUPER GALLERY)

To celebrate Canada Day, we’ve highlighted some of the top innovations from Canada. The country is extremely diverse in its landscape, people and, as is proven by the following incredible ideas, discoveries… [More]