How Fast Is Zamboni?

The ice resurfacer moves at about 11 km/h — intentionally slow so it can scrape, wash, and flood a fresh layer of water in one continuous pass. Invented in 1949 by Frank Zamboni and a near-sacred fixture of every ice rink since.

The Zamboni was invented in 1949 by Frank Zamboni — and the original company is still owned by his family.

• 2× faster than walking
• Named after inventor Frank Zamboni