Here’s some highlights of the NHL season to keep people feeling warm (or cold?) while waiting for hockey to return.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: bgotz@reviewjournal.com
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Ben Gotz came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He covers the Lights FC, high school sports and anything else sports-related that comes into town. He also hosts segments in the video studio on soccer and high school sports. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
The USL Championship suspended its season 30 days because of coronavirus concerns. The Las Vegas Lights FC were scheduled to play their home opener Saturday.
The NHL suspended its season indefinitely Thursday, approximately 16 hours after the NBA halted play because Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.
Zamboni driver David Ayres’ surprising win for the Carolina Hurricanes in February reignited a debate over the NHL’s emergency backup goaltender policy.
Golden Knights rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud joined the Golden Edge podcast Monday to discuss his season, his background and his reality TV fandom.
The Golden Knights said Thursday they are continuing their “normal operations” as COVID-19 continues to spread, but they are closely monitoring the situation.
Right wing Alex Tuch practiced Thursday in a noncontact jersey and probably will play at some point on the Golden Knights’ five-game trip. He hasn’t played since Feb. 13.
Golden Knights center William Karlsson scored his 100th career goal Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, but didn’t know he hit the milestone until an official told him.
Golden Knights left wing Brandon Pirri is hoping to add some offense to the lineup after spending most of the season in the American Hockey League.
New Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner doesn’t have his new pads yet, but even when they arrive he might not start wearing them right away
The Golden Knights welcomed six children to practice Monday thanks to Make-A-Wish, giving the team some needed perspective after its loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
The Golden Knights lost for the first time since Feb. 11 on Sunday, so here’s a look back at their eight-game winning streak.
Golden Knights forward Mark Stone will miss his second straight game Sunday and is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Forward Nick Cousins has built a reputation as an agitator, but the 26-year-old also has shown some skill in two games with the Golden Knights.
Who came out ahead and who faltered? Did the Golden Knights make either list? Here are some winners and losers from Monday’s NHL trade deadline.
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