Team themed Zamboni's

I want to start this article out with what Utah did, and hats off to Ryan Smith for doing everything he can for the fans. But this idea adds a lot to the fan experience, and brought a relic from Utah sports history back to life while increasing the fan experience by making it so fans can ride it during the games. Not one, but far more than that. 

I think this could start a trend for fan experience for various teams. Some might not because it may not work. Teams I'll leave out are the ones that wouldn't work as well such as the Toronto Maple Leafs or Ottawa Senators.

Anaheim Ducks could have it shaped like a Duck or something Mighty Ducks themed.

Boston could totally use a Bear.

Buffalo could totally use a Buffalo.

Calgary could make something out of flames and I think one thing that would be a unique touch would be making it the fastest Zamboni in the league.

Carolina has to make a race car-themed Zamboni that could like Calgary be one of the fastest in the league; maybe one fast Zamboni for each conference. 

If Columbus did it, I imagine a Cannon-themed Zamboni. 

Detroit could totally make a Zamboni that would be one giant winged wheel. 

Florida could make a Panther themed Zamboni.

Los Angeles could put a throne in the Zamboni with a celebrity attending the game on the throne for the intermission -- it would work. 

So, the Minnesota Wild do have a bear in their logo so I imagine that could work.

Montreal should keep it classy and make an old school themed Zamboni

Nashville with a Sabertoothed Zamboni would work well. 

Seattle using a ship-like Zamboni would work as it would work to have multiple fans on that Zamboni as part of the crew. 

I think Vegas has gotta do something fan related where multiple fans can be on the Zamboni as well, like a horse carriage-themed Zamboni. 

Winnipeg pulling it off would be interesting. They could do a Jet Zamboni, but I think a nice touch would be that the wings could be like sponges that clean the glass during the intermission so the fans have a better experience. 

Anyway, those are my ideas for now.

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