The Golden Knights traded forward Brendan Leipsic to the Vancouver Canucks In return, Vegas received minor league defenseman Philip Holm Leipsic had two goals and 11 assists in 44 games, but struggled to produce on a consistent basis on the Knights’ third line Leipsic was a healthy scratch in four of the past five games The trade likely opens a spot for forward Tomas Hyka
The Golden Knights acquired forward Tomas Tatar from the Detroit Red Wings Vegas sent Detroit three draft picks for Tatar Detroit received a 1st round pick this year, 2nd next year and a 3rd in 2021. Tatar has racked up 16 goals and 12 assists for Detroit this season
Hooters Hotel is offering Golden Knights fans a free bucket of beer two hours before after every home game for the rest of the season Guests can choose from five brews to fill their bucket, including Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. Fans have to show a same-day game ticket to redeem the offer.
The Golden Knights are looking to settle their trademark dispute with the U.S. Army. Both sides have been in a trademark dispute over the name “Golden Knights” and the primary colors of gray, gold and black. The Army says the hockey team’s use of Golden Knights as a trademark causes confusion with its parachute team. They are also known as the Golden Knights. The Army filed its complaint with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Jan. 10. The Golden Knights filed a settlement motion with the patent office’s trademark trial and appeal board on Jan. 25. The motion gives the team 90 days to resolve issues with the Army. “We’re trying to form a joint use agreement where both sides can continue to have their name.”
At first glance, the Knights’ 1-2-2 forecheck doesn’t look unusual. But it’s the aggression the Knights use that makes their forecheck unique. “They’re a tenacious team.” – Flyers coach Dave Hakstol The Knights are second in the NHL with 642 takeaways. “I think it’s a good indicator when we’re playing well is when our forecheck is going.” – center Erik Haula
The Golden Knights’ name and sharp-looking logo may not be big with the United States Army these days. But fans seem to like it. A lot. According to Fanatics, which oversees the league’s online shop, the Knights rank No. 4 in the NHL when it comes to merchandise sales. The New York Rangers are the No. 1 team in sales, followed by the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
Marc-Andre Fleury has had a greater impact on Pittsburgh than just on the ice Fleury and his wife opened a playground at a Pennsylvania Boys and Girls Club The Sto-Ken-Rox Boys & Girls Club is located in McKees Rock, where more than 35 percent of residents live in poverty. The playground opened last year before Fleury started playing for the Golden Knights Fleury financed the construction of a state-of-the-art playground, as well as sports equipment to play hockey.
