Vegas Golden Knights
· 2026-06-23
The Vegas Golden Knights are celebrating a major milestone, marking 10 years since the NHL announced their expansion to Las Vegas.
The National Hockey League and Commissioner Gary Bettman officially announced that Las Vegas would be the newest franchise city.
The team was the first expansion in 17 years, bringing the total to 31 teams in the league.
The Board of Governors approved the plan of expansion with a unanimous vote, and the new team corresponded with the 100th anniversary of the NHL.
The team didn’t have a name until November 22, 2016, when owner Bill Foley and then general manager George McPhee announced the team as the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Golden Knights began their inaugural season in 2017 with two games on the road before returning to the city for their first-ever home game on October 10, 2017.
They honored first responders, victims, and survivors during an emotional opening ceremony before ending the night with a win.
The team retired No. 58 later in the season as a tribute to the victims of the October 1 shooting.
The team is heading into its 10th season with new head coach Ryan Craig at the helm, who was an assistant under Bruce Cassidy during the 2023 Stanley Cup win.
The Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final for a third time this past season but ultimately fell 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes.
And now, they're looking to bounce back and make another deep playoff run.
The team's first championship win in franchise history came in 2023, when they won the Stanley Cup in five games.
But the Golden Knights are focused on the present and are working towards another successful season.
So, what can fans expect from the team in the upcoming season?
The Golden Knights have a strong roster and a new coach, and they're looking to make a statement in the NHL.
With their 10th season approaching, the Vegas Golden Knights are ready to take on the challenge and make some noise in the league.