It's a nightly occurrence: A prime scoring chance is lost when a player winds up for a shot only to have his stick snap like a twig on contact with the puck. That's a tough moment for NHL stars. A ...

Daniel Palumbo is quick to smile. You would be too if you were on the brink of revolutionizing an industry, or had a great shot at selling off your invention and striking it rich. Palumbo won’t say ...