When Risk Pays Off on Instagram: "A Zamboni driver was unexpectedly called onto the ice and became an NHL backup goalie, turning an ordinary job into an extraordinary moment. What felt impossible suddenly became reality as he stepped into the spotlight, proving that sometimes opportunity appears when you least expect it—and courage is all you need to seize it. His story became one of the most inspiring underdog moments in hockey history. From maintaining the rink to defending the net, he showed
0:56
Instagramwhenriskpaysoff
When Risk Pays Off on Instagram: "A Zamboni driver was unexpectedly called onto the ice and became an NHL backup goalie, turning an ordinary job into an extraordinary moment.
9 likes, 0 comments - whenriskpaysoff on November 28, 2025: "A Zamboni driver was unexpectedly called onto the ice and became an NHL backup goalie, turning an ordinary job into an extraordinary moment. What felt impossible suddenly became reality as he stepped into the spotlight, proving that sometimes opportunity appears when you least expect ...
330 views1 day ago
Shorts
Zamboni Driver Saves 15,000 Lives by Refusing to Leave Ice During Hockey Game
0:43
840 views
Zamboni Driver Saves 15,000 Lives by Refusing to Leave Ice During Hockey
Adesoji Abe
Hockey Madness: Zamboni Driver Steals the Show!
0:11
1.1K views
Hockey Madness: Zamboni Driver Steals the Show!
Wicked Hilarity
David Ayres Saves
Love In A Bottle
2:05
Love In A Bottle
YouTubeHazbin Hotel - Topic
1.7M views2 weeks ago
Unlock local AI with this new hardware.
3:00
Unlock local AI with this new hardware.
YouTubeDavid Bombal
480.1K views1 week ago
DONT LOOK AT SOUND 😭☠️
0:24
DONT LOOK AT SOUND 😭☠️
YouTubedavid ranks
3M views1 week ago
Top videos
How a Zamboni Driver Became an NHL Hero — The David Ayres Story
2:56
How a Zamboni Driver Became an NHL Hero — The David Ayres Story
YouTubeReal Sports Tales
2 views1 week ago
Zamboni Driver Who Became An Emergency Goalie Visits TODAY Live | TODAY
8:00
Zamboni Driver Who Became An Emergency Goalie Visits TODAY Live | TODAY
YouTubeTODAY
588.3K viewsFeb 24, 2020
42-year-old emergency goalie saves the day for Hurricanes
3:58
42-year-old emergency goalie saves the day for Hurricanes
YouTubeNHL
3.2M viewsFeb 23, 2020
David Ayres NHL Debut
we need to hire new movers | david dobrik gumball
0:18
we need to hire new movers | david dobrik gumball
TikTokdaviddobrik
971.8K views1 week ago
"He didn't want to take the fight." David Benavidez explains why he's ... | david benavidez
0:54
"He didn't want to take the fight." David Benavidez explains why he's ... | david benavidez
TikTokringmagazine
14K views6 days ago
People Who Became Genius After Injuries | injury
1:02
People Who Became Genius After Injuries | injury
TikToksafeel.jan7
788.9K views1 week ago
How a Zamboni Driver Became an NHL Hero — The David Ayres Story
2:56
How a Zamboni Driver Became an NHL Hero — The David Ayres Story
2 views1 week ago
YouTubeReal Sports Tales
Zamboni Driver Who Became An Emergency Goalie Visits TODAY Live | TODAY
8:00
Zamboni Driver Who Became An Emergency Goalie Visits TODAY L…
588.3K viewsFeb 24, 2020
YouTubeTODAY
42-year-old emergency goalie saves the day for Hurricanes
3:58
42-year-old emergency goalie saves the day for Hurricanes
3.2M viewsFeb 23, 2020
YouTubeNHL
Zamboni driver turned backup goalie David Ayres becomes sensation after unexpected NHL debut
3:10
Zamboni driver turned backup goalie David Ayres becomes sens…
77.7K viewsFeb 24, 2020
YouTubeGlobal News
ZAMBONI GOALIE
2:26
ZAMBONI GOALIE
59.6K viewsFeb 26, 2020
YouTubeAli Chiasson, Reporter
"It was awesome": Ontario Zamboni driver fills in as NHL goalie
5:59
"It was awesome": Ontario Zamboni driver fills in as NHL goalie
33.6K viewsFeb 23, 2020
YouTubeCTV News
Zamboni Driver Steps in as Goalie and Wins NHL Match | NowThis
Zamboni Driver Steps in as Goalie and Wins NHL Match | NowThis
14.8K viewsMar 7, 2020
YouTubeNowThis Impact
1:53
Zamboni driver debuts as emergency goalie, helps Canes win
7K viewsFeb 24, 2020
YouTubeABC11
2:41
Zamboni Driver Says He Was ‘Excited’ To Jump In As Emergenc…
6.3K viewsFeb 26, 2020
YouTubeNBC News
1:59
Had a blast hanging out with Jesse the rink Manager at Sonju Arena i…
325 views4 days ago
TikTokmartymcdangle
4:04
Zamboni Driver Becomes Emergency Goalie, Beats The Tea…
271.2K viewsFeb 24, 2020
YouTubeThe Pat McAfee Show
1:00
JD TALKIN SPORTS on Instagram: "New podcast: tinyurl.com/JDTS1…
8 views2 days ago
Instagramjdtalkinsports
0:53
Zamboni driver joins game as emergency goalie and leads Caroli…
25.9K viewsFeb 28, 2020
YouTubeMajically News
2:37
What Is The Usual NHL Intermission Length?
4 days ago
YouTubeHockey Fan Network
Zamboni driver turned goalie talks to media after Carolina Hurricane…
6K viewsFeb 25, 2020
YouTubeWCNC
1:08
Zamboni driver wins NHL game after being tapped as emergency goalie
Feb 24, 2020
NBC News
1:41
Zamboni driver makes NHL debut as emergency goalie, helping Carolin…
Feb 24, 2020
6abc Philadelphia
1:02
Zamboni driver reflects on filling in as emergency NHL goalie
141 viewsFeb 24, 2020
ESPN.comKeith Jenkins
6:25
LFR13 - Game 63 - THEY LOST TO A ZAMBONI DRIVER
1.4M viewsFeb 23, 2020
YouTubeSteveDangle
18:31
NHL Worst Plays Of The Week: YOU LOST TO YOUR OWN ZAMBONI D…
570.1K viewsFeb 26, 2020
YouTubeSPORTSNET
5:30
THIS ZAMBONI DRIVER BECAME AN NHL EMERGENCY GOALIE || S…
54.9K viewsFeb 25, 2020
YouTubeAdam Couser
1:20
Amateur goalie plays net for Carolina Hurricanes
12K viewsFeb 23, 2020
YouTubeCBC News
3:19
Behind the wheel of the Chicago Blackhawks' zamboni
7.2K viewsMar 22, 2019
YouTubeWGN News
Zamboni driver Ayres helps Hurricanes win as EBUG, lights u…
Feb 23, 2020
NHLDan O'Leary
5:29
WILDEST Emergency Goalie Moments in NHL History..
4.9K views11 months ago
YouTubeWhatThePuck?
1:00
Zamboni Goalie David Ayres Not Interested In Tryouts with Other N…
4.8K viewsFeb 24, 2020
YouTubeTMZSports
1:30
One Of Sports' Best Traditions Is Coming To An End
3 views5 months ago
YouTubeBOLD SOUL SPORTS
8:55
Emergency Goalie David Ayres Relives Journey To 1st NHL Win …
348.1K viewsFeb 20, 2021
YouTubeSPORTSNET
1:07
Zamboni Driver Saves the Day as Emergency Goalie in NHL Game: '…
Feb 24, 2020
PeopleEric Todisco
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder