POWER TOOL

Spring 2026 - 15 weeks

The goal of this project was to redesign or create a new power tool.

Being a 15 week project skills such as CAD and rendering were challenged to a new level.

I decided to create GLACIER ZERO. A hockey drill/vacuum that forever changes the way rink prep is done.

WHY?

Holes are drilled into the ice during rink prep for pegs to secure hockey nets. This is an important task that has no designated tool. Glacier Zero is the answer. An ice drill that drills and vacuums simultaneously. A product that every high level hockey team needs.

IMMERSION

Meeting with Brian Uzzo, the Cincinnati Cyclones ice manager. Where I learned the current solution for drilling holes in the ice consists of a handful of tools.

“We use the ice up to six times a week. I got to make sure it’s ready... When it comes to drilling/vacuuming the holes for the net pegs, I wish there were a tool that could do both.”

TASK ANALYSIS

Current solution for drilling holes into ice.

INSPIRATION

2D EXPLORATION

Early sketches, exploring potential ways to drill into ice. Also looking into the idea of a drill and vacuum combined tool.