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When You’re Too Slow To Avoid The Zamboni

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.

As you can see, it got to center ice and started spitting out giant gobs of transmission fluid. It was able to back up under its own power (making a giant red streak all the way), but they had to delay the game for 15 minutes, and make do with one Zamboni for the rest of the game. They didn't do any of the usual promos during the intermissions, presumably because it took twice as long to clean the ice with only one Zamboni.

When You're Too Slow To Avoid The Zamboni

When You're Too Slow To Avoid The Zamboni

When You're Too Slow To Avoid The Zamboni

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