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Mammoth unveil the coolest Zamboni in hockey history

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Apr 8, 2026 10:45 AM ET

The Utah Mammoth franchise has existed for two seasons so far, but it’s all the club needed to build and introduce the coolest-looking Zamboni in history. There should be no debate on that.

Just before the Mammoth’s game against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mammoth owner Ryan Smith shared photos of his team’s new Zamboni that also has an awesome name to match its incredible aura.

“Introducing the Zammoth – a fan mobile unlike any other. Hitting the ice tonight at the Delta Center,” Smith captioned his post on X.

Utah shared a video of the Zammoth’s creation, revealing that it was built from the Zamboni used during the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City. That historical connection simply elevates its appeal to another level.

2002 → 2026

Built from the Zamboni used in the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games, our Zammoth is a reimagined piece of Utah history. pic.twitter.com/0CSm3QgRlV
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) April 7, 2026

The Zammoth stands 17 feet tall and features glowing eyes and 3D-printed tusks, as described by Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.

One important thing to note about the machine is that it won’t be performing the tasks (no pun intended) that a traditional Zamboni does.

The Zammoth is designed to enhance the fan experience, with fans able to be seated on it while it roams the ice during breaks.

The Zammoth era is off to a great start, as the Mammoth outlasted Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a 6-5 overtime win, with the team’s new addition making a victory lap afterward.

Tusky took the Zammoth for a spin after a huge overtime win for Utah. #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/w7Xfqpf8Ft
— Michael Wolfe (@wolfeynhlutah) April 8, 2026