Inside Minnesota’s hallowed ice arenas — we have more of them than any other state — slapshots and axels may wow crowds. But the mundane work of the ice-resurfacing machine can be just as mesmerizing.

Former plumber David Helmer has created an ice cleaning machine out of a garbage can, skateboard and some pvc piping.

The big name in rink resurfacing is Zamboni, the person who invented this method of keeping the ice pristine. This has almost everything you would find on a commercial model. The tires are studded ...

The Shakopee City Council last week approved more than $1 million worth of equipment and materials for the new ice arena connected to the $29.5 million Community Center expansion project. With the ...

Zambonis are a vital asset of all sports on ice, especially hockey and figure skating. However, what do Zamboni's really do?

The Zamboni has been around since 1949 and is the industry standard for ice resurfacing, but Van Eijl’s device almost certainly would provide a cheaper, faster way to get the same job done.

Bear with us for a moment for a little background. The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is the world’s largest natural skating ...

But instead of getting on the frozen stuff behind the wheel of any old Bugatti, Bentley, or Saab, the rink puts you in the captain's chair of a Zamboni Ice Resurfacer. On the first night ...