BUMPERS FOR DASHER BOARD ASSEMBLIES

摘要

Bumpers for absorbing player impact against dasher boards are disclosed. The bumper can include an elongated body defining a number of absorption ribs and channels for absorbing impact forces against the dasher board. The elongated body can be formed from a material having a relatively low durometer adapted to displace and absorb the impact energy when a player strikes the dasher board. One or more curved sections of the elongated body can be configured to fit adjacent to the hard edges of the dasher board. The bumper can be provided as part of a dasher board assembly including a lower frame assembly and a number of upper shielding panes.