Paul Van Eijl shows off the first model of his new invention, the Ice Jet, which he hopes could eventually replace the iconic Zamboni and other ice-resurfacing machines.

Riley Nash announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 12 seasons. The 36-year-old forward hadn’t played since ...

Resurfacing the ice at Munn Ice Arena is an ongoing job, thanks to its continuous usage by MSU hockey, the men’s and women’s club teams, figure skating and other events. Driving the Zamboni ...

A machine that’s been smoothing sheets of ice almost as long as the Chicago Wolves have been playing hockey in Rosemont is due for replacement. The Zamboni ice resurfacer — seen during ...

In 1949, Frank Zamboni invented his ingenious machine in suburban Los Angeles, where the company still is headquartered. The Zamboni might be the most unique and mystifying apparatus in all of sports.

"Everyone thinks of every ice resurfacer as though it's Zamboni. Mine is an Engo," said Tanya March, who drives the Engo at the Lloyd Center Ice Rink on Dec. 18, 2024.

A viral 30-second video shows a referee following alongside the ice resurfacer and driver as the machine goes straight into the corner boards.

Ice resurfacing machines aren’t the only environmental question facing rinks in Minnesota. Ramsey County’s 11 ice arenas account for about 85% of parks and recreation energy use.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted a way to prevent the cost to install a new hose on ice resurfacing machines if the driver starts to drive away without disconnected the hose ...

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) has acquired an electric ice resurfacing machine for the Varsity Arena, a zero-emissions vehicle that will improve the ...

There are, of course, other brands of ice resurfacing machines. Other less popular brands include the Olympia and the Okay Elektra, which is an electric ice resurfacer.

An ice resurfacing machine otherwise known as a “Zamboni,” operates by shaving the top layer of ice off the rink. The sharp blades on the skates can often cut up the ice and cause dangerous ...