Video: goaltender narrowly escapes being crushed by zamboni
Photo credit: IG: ldoorten13
The atmosphere at a local men's league or beer league game is always great. Getting together with a group of your friends and playing some puck is one of the best ways to blow off some steam and get your exercise in. However, in one men's league, disaster almost struck.
In an Instagram video posted by user ldoorten13, a zamboni driver nearly rode over a goaltender who was out on the ice, stretching just inside of his own blueline. In the clip, you can see the driver not quite paying attention to his surroundings, with someone out of the picture shouting at him to get his attention. He applied the brakes just in time to avoid running the goalie over.
Obviously, it goes without saying that the goalie should have known to vacate the ice surface with the zamboni coming out to repair the ice surface, but the driver also needs to be aware of who is out there before he proceeds to tend to the ice.
At any rate, the goaltender may have taken a slight bump from the machine, but in the end, no one was hurt. It's also quite the story to tell your grandkids one day. "Hey kids, did I ever tell you about the time I was nearly run over by a zamboni?". Suuure you were, grandpa. Sure you were.
Previously on MapleLeafsDaily
POLL |
FEVRIER 29 | 431 ANSWERS Video: goaltender narrowly escapes being crushed by zamboni Who is more at fault for the incident involving a zamboni nearly running over a goalie? |
The goalie - get off the ice | 164 | 38.1 % |
The zamboni driver - be aware of your surroundings | 123 | 28.5 % |
They would both have been to blame | 144 | 33.4 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Nick Matthews Maple Leafs Forward Max Domi Responds to Demotion in a Very Surprising Way |
|
3 hours ago | By Mike Armenti Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Playing it Smart With Surprising Comments About Officiating |
|
5 hours ago | By Mike Armenti Maple Leafs' Goaltending Decision Ahead of Game 2 May be a Controversial One |
|
6 hours ago | By Ryan Smitheram Leafs Gain Favourable Officials as Referees Announced For Game 2 of the Battle of Ontario |
|
8 hours ago | By Mike Armenti Leafs' Scott Laughton Reveals Secret Behind Why His Play Was So Strong in Game 1 |
|
9 hours ago | By Ryan Smitheram Leafs Legend Challenging Maple Leafs to Seek Retribution on Senators Forward |
|
21 hours ago | By Dean Chaudhry Maple Leafs Already Making a Significant Lineup Change Ahead of Game 2 Against Ottawa |
|
22 hours ago | By Ryan Smitheram John Tavares Shares Surprising Comments, Even After Dominant Leafs Win in Game 1 |