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Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights, founded in 2017, are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As members of the NHL’s Pacific Division, they quickly made an impact, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season, a feat unmatched by any previous expansion team. The franchise is owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, led by Bill Foley, with Adrienne Maloof as a minority stakeholder. Home games are held at the T-Mobile Arena, situated on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The Golden Knights are known for their passionate fan base and unique entertainment experience, blending sports and Vegas culture.

 

Team Details

Founded: 2017, as an NHL expansion team.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada.

Home Arena: T-Mobile Arena, located on the Las Vegas Strip.

Ownership: Owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, led by Bill Foley, with Adrienne Maloof as a minority owner.

Team Colors: Steel grey, gold, and black.

Mascot: Chance, a gregarious golden retriever.

First Season Success: Reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season (2017-2018).

Team Nickname: The Knights or VGK.

Fan Base: Known for a passionate and dedicated fan base, often referred to as “Knight Nation.”

Community Involvement: Actively engages in community service and charitable initiatives throughout the Las Vegas area.

 

Team Stats

Stat Vegas Golden Knights League Average Notes
Games Played (GP) 7 7 Total games played
Wins (W) 4 3 Total wins
Losses (L) 2 3 Total losses
Overtime Losses (OL) 1 1 Overtime losses
Points (PTS) 9 7 Total points earned
Goals For (GF) 29 21 Total goals scored
Goals Against (GA) 21 21 Total goals allowed
Power Play % (PP%) 36.84% 21.10% Efficiency of power play
Penalty Kill % (PK%) 76.47% 78.90% Efficiency of penalty kill
Shooting % (S%) 12.0% 8.2% Shooting percentage