Quebec Zamboni Driver Arrested After Embarrassing Moment With Machine

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Ryan Hall
October 25, 2024 (9:53 PM)

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A Quebec Zamboni driver was arrested in Chelsea QC by regional police as he operated the Zamboni under the influence of alcohol and caused damage to the arena.

MRC des Collines Police arrested a Zamboni driver at a Chelsea, QC rink for allegedly driving the Zamboni under the influence on Oct. 21. Video shared by the police appears to show the ice resurfacing machine crashing into the boards.

Several witnesses saw the collision when the driver who was apparently dressed up as a kangaroo decided to operate the machinery while drunk and collided with the boards shortly after as a referee skated alongside the Zamboni.

"In a 30-second video released by local police, the driver of the Zamboni can be seen dressed as a kangaroo with a hood over his head as he begins to resurface the ice. The man, who was driving his large vehicle under the influence of alcohol, was arrested on site by public security officers from the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais.

His driver's license was suspended and he was released on a promise to appear in court at a later date."

The witnesses then called police who arrived shortly afterwards and gave the driver a sobriety test and then was arrested. It was revealed that he will see his driver's license suspended and will have to appear in court add a later time.

The good news in this incident is that no one was injured and the only injury suffered was the ego of this Zamboni driver who clearly made a poor choice. It's clear these incidents will continue to rise as many people have smartphones and the ability to record these mishaps and make light of potential issues.