Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on moving on from the Game 2 loss Sunday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on moving on from the Game 2 loss Sunday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Study after study has concluded that stadiums aren’t effective economic development drivers. But a leading urban growth researcher says Orlando and Las Vegas are exceptions because of the strength of their regions’ tourism economies. The Raiders are building a 65,000-seat, $1.8 billion indoor stadium at Interstate 15 and Russell Road using $750 million of public money authorized by the Nevada Legislature. Las Vegas has a leg up on many cities, because it has an airport at which business people can catch a nonstop flight to virtually any domestic destination. Panelist Cathy Tull, chief marketing officer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said the presence of out-of-town media for playoff games featuring the Vegas Golden Knights has given the city media mentions that money can’t buy. Another issue receiving the panel’s attention is the need for mass transit with all the teams, venues and anticipated visitation they will generate. Panelists also discussed the prospect of attracting big events like the Super Bowl, the NFL draft and NCAA tournaments.
Vegas Golden Knight fans can now get bow ties for their dogs and cats! Las Vegas Strip performer Lily Arce of David Perrico’s Pop Strings, “O”, and “Raiding the Rock Vault” has been designing doggie bow ties for years. After getting requests for customized VGK bowties, she decided to sell them on Etsy. You can find them on her online boutique, titled Wolfgang Pup Bowtique. Vegas performers including Daryll Borges have outfitted their pets with the ties, Borges’ cat, Raja is seen here.
Vegas Golden Knights players speak on what went well for them to capture a 1-0 win over the LA Kings in the first game of the playoff series.
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant spoke about the team’s effort on all fronts in their 1-0 victory in their first-ever playoff game against the L.A. Kings.
Following a news conference at the T-Mobile Arena ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights first-ever playoff game, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reflected on what’s made the team so competitive and how they’ve been embraced by the community.
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Golden Knights beat writers Steve Carp and David Schoen go over the Golden Knights matchup against the L.A. Kings in the playoffs.
Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex Tuch, Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson spoke with media on clinching the Pacific Division title, their season at home, what to look forward to in the playoffs and Karlsson broke down his game-winning goal.