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The one at Family Sports Center outside Denver, where the Avalanche are holding their training camp prior to next week’s start of the 2026-27 NHL season, is the first of its kind to appear in the league, whether at a team’s practice facility or arena.
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The Mammoth Autopilot 3D at Family Sports Center outside Denver is the first driverless ice resurfacer of its kind to appear in the NHL, either at a team's practice facility or arena, as of September 2026.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-23",
    "location": "Family Sports Center, Denver",
    "organization": "NHL"
}
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Technology NHL Sports Facilities
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September 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The hulking blue ice resurfacer making laps around the Colorado Avalanche’s practice rink last week appeared to be missing one thing: a driver.
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7622002/2026/09/23/nhl-driverless-zamboni-ice-resurfacer

A driverless ice resurfacer, the Mammoth Autopilot 3D, is being used at the Colorado Avalanche's practice rink, sparking social media debate. While some lament job displacement, operators highlight its precision and potential to assist staff rather than replace them. This technology is the first of its kind in the NHL and North America.

NHL Ice Resurfacer Zamboni Automation Sports Technology Colorado Avalanche Ice Rink Operations Workforce Impact

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