Ah, those self-deprecating Canadians. If you love watching a Zamboni resurface the ice—and who doesn't?—here's your chance to watch some folks apply paint to the subsurface, live. Apparently this means hockey season might be starting sometime?
A Man In Minnesota Could Face DWI Charges After Crashing A Zamboni…
Brian Dornstreich, a youth hockey coach in Apple Valley, Minn., noticed something right away about the local rink attendant Monday night: His eyes were red, and his breath smelled like Red Bull. "He looked like I do when I have my allergy attacks," Dornstreich told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. At the time,…
Fortunately, Drowning Is Only A Double Minor
Remember, Zamboni is a brand name for one specific ice resurfacing machine maker. For example, this one changes solid surfaces into liquid but it could've been manufactured by several different companies that will no longer honor the warranty. [DenverPost]
Longhorn Girl Meets Her Sad, Disturbing Match
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day.
Yep, That SUV Inching Down Your Street Is A Zamboni
Auto companies are failing, but don't you worry: The primary Zamboni manufacturer won't be filing for a government bailout anytime soon. Also, The Zambonis, North America's favorite all-hockey band, are coming to a town near you. Zamboni. That's a funny word. [NYT]
The Party Zamboni Is Here
If a Deadspin Pants Party ever finds its way to a hockey arena (yeah, right), I believe we have the perfect ice resurfacing machine to get the job done: Behold the tiki bar Zamboni.
Boston Bruins First To Adopt Five-Blade Technology
Want a close, comfortable shave while enjoying your next NHL game? First, apply a liberal amount of transmission fluid
Night Of The Killer Zamboni
• Help! I don't know how it works!
• Bob Knight is an ESPN analyst!
• The St. Louis Cardinals post
• Canadian hockey players remind us that high school is supposed to be fun
• Will goes on a tropical island vacation
• Jay…
When You're Too Slow To Avoid The Zamboni
No, don't worry: A Pittsburgh Penguin did not get crushed on the ice. It's just what happens when a Zamboni's transmission fails, as reported by reader War Penguin, who was on the scene in Pittsburgh in its game against the San Jose Sharks. More action photos after the jump.
