Extra padding can affect players%27 skating ability VOORHEES, N.J. - Scott Hartnell knew when Kimmo Timonen's slap shot hit his left foot the damage was done. He'd be missing significant time.

Harlick Skates in San Carlos has been making custom boots for Olympians for decades. 15-year-old Polina Edmunds will be wearing a pair of them on Wednesday when she represents the U.S. in competition.