Golden Knights fans have mixed feelings over new gold helmets

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) moves the puck up the ice with Anaheim Ducks defens ... — Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) moves the puck up the ice with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) moving in to defend during the second period of an NHL game at the T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Anaheim Ducks right wing David Backes (21) has the puck slapped away by Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) with teammate Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) behind during the first period of an NHL game at the T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ben Hutton (7) tangle on the boards as Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) takes control of the puck during the third period of an NHL game at the T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Golden Knights are taking “golden” to heart this season.

They debuted their gold jerseys against the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 16, which included an all gold Marc-Andre Fleury donning his famous gold pads.

But Thursday, the Knights took it to another level with the debut of their chrome gold helmets.

The Henderson Silver Knights, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, was the first to showcase the chrome helmet look during their first game of the season on Feb. 6.

While many seemed to like the chrome silver buckets worn by the minor league team, fans were not nearly as impressed by the Knights’ gold version.

Vegas has gotten many, many things right. These helmets are not one of those things.

— Rob Leis (@robleis13) February 12, 2021

Golden Knights new chrome gold helmets looking fresh tonight #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/PpUbBwOgQo

— Petrov McGuire (@McguirePetrov) February 12, 2021

My husband and I had this exact reaction when we saw the gold helmets. Really, they are seriously AWFUL. pic.twitter.com/DLGOcRIGRb

— 🎬 moviegal226 (@moviegal226) February 12, 2021

I love my Golden Knights.. but these gold helmets are horrible 🤣

— Justin Poles (@justinpoles11) February 12, 2021

I think I'd rather put #gorrilaglue in my hair than be caught wearing those gold Vegas Golden Knights helmets. 🤣

— Eddie 4 4 4 (@Rgonzo444) February 12, 2021

Why is everyone complaining about the @GoldenKnights helmets, I for one am thrilled they are still doing @starwars night during a pandemic pic.twitter.com/8sZN1ObVXc

— ᴀʀᴅᴀ Öᴄᴀʟ (@Arda) February 12, 2021

OK, quick break from all Nevada gaming coverage for a quick comment on @GoldenKnights gold helmets. Please BURN them after the first period. That is all Thank you. #vgk #VegasBorn

— Howard Stutz (@howardstutz) February 12, 2021

this is all I think about when I see those Vegas Golden Knights helmets pic.twitter.com/5B82GkKOE7

— bianca 🦖 (@biancazilla) February 12, 2021

But if you look long enough on Twitter, you can find one or two people who enjoyed the helmets — myself included.

I do too. As someone in my feed said yesterday, it puts the gold in Golden.

— cryssie (@eissyrc) February 12, 2021

Perhaps the helmets will receive a better reaction if worn with the right jersey.

Contact Rochelle Richards at rrichards@reviewjournal.com. Follow @RoRichards24 on Twitter.