There is a spring-loaded hinge under the ball of the foot to snap (or “clap”) the blade back into its original position. Clap skates are permitted in long track speed skating but not short track for ...

Whether you’re going for speed ... the folks at Blades don’t, with their large selection of helmets, pads, and other accessories. You can always compensate with hip, urban skating ensembles ...

iron blades, easier and cheaper to manufacture, were introduced. Mass production increased skating’s accessibility and popularity, and soon the two distinct disciplines of figure skating and speed ...

Anthony Stolarz had to be assisted off the ice by two teammates after losing a skate blade in the final minute of the second period during the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers ...

All because he could feel the slightest aberration in his blade beforehand ... Stolz had a record-setting weekend in World Cup speed skating. Here's a recap. Can “feel” be taught?

The Dutch dominate international competition in long track speed skating and it’s no surprise to find the Dutch taking all three medal positions in some events. Here’s what you need to know. What’s ...

Anthony Stolarz started for the Toronto Maple Leafs last night although his ... Stolarz went viral for a moment in which he lost a skate blade. This has happened before but it usually happens ...

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Filip Kral aims to improve his overall game. He focused on adding muscle, increasing his speed and emulating players like Morgan Rielly and Jake Muzzin Longtime NHL ...

Pontus Holmberg had a strong training camp with the Toronto Maple Leafs, however, it hasn't gone to plan since then. ...

John Tavares did not attend the Toronto Maple Leafs’ morning skate Saturday because of an illness, the team’s public ...