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Utah Mammoth Debut ‘Zammoth,’ a 2002 Olympic Zamboni Turned Fan Ride

The rollout mirrors a wider NHL move to turn old Zambonis into rideable fan draws.

Overview

  • The Zammoth, which debuted Tuesday during Utah’s home game against Edmonton, carries up to eight fans on the Delta Center ice in pregame and intermissions.
  • Built on the frame of a 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Zamboni, the 17-foot-tall rig adds glowing eyes, 3D-printed tusks, custom lighting, sound, and special effects.
  • It no longer resurfaces the rink, with standard machines cleaning the ice as the Zammoth runs only as an in-game attraction.
  • Smith Entertainment Group created the project with Utah’s Diesel Brothers, and builder Billy Zuber helped sketch the look that guided the final design.
  • The team has the vehicle on the arena plaza for upcoming games so fans can see it up close, and ride sign-up details have not yet been announced.