Golden Knights reveal multi-year affiliation with ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters
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Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today a multi-year affiliation agreement with the ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters.
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering player development and expanding their hockey footprint in Nevada. This new partnership designates the Tahoe Knight Monsters as the official ECHL affiliate of both the Vegas Golden Knights and the Henderson Silver Knights, marking a significant step in integrating a new team into the Knights' hockey family.
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@Knight_monsters
are the organization's new ECHL affiliate!
MORE 👏 HOCKEY 👏 IN 👏 NEVADA 👏
The Knight Monsters, based in Stateline, Nevada, were formally named last November following approval of their expansion franchise in July 2023. Under the terms of this affiliation, the Golden Knights and their AHL affiliate in Henderson will have the opportunity to transfer players to and from Tahoe, ensuring seamless development pathways for emerging talent.
«Two critical goals in our organization are to develop strong hockey players and grow the game of hockey in Nevada,» said McCrimmon. «Our new partnership with Tahoe ensures that our prospects will progress in a first-class environment, and our Hockey Operations personnel will work with a great business staff to bring an exciting product to a new fanbase. We are very pleased to welcome the Knight Monsters here to Nevada.»
Leading the charge as the inaugural head coach of the Knight Monsters is Alex Loh, whose recent stint as interim head coach with the Savannah Ghost Pirates underscores his coaching prowess. During his tenure in Savannah last season, Loh steered the Ghost Pirates to a commendable 16-12-3 record after assuming the helm mid-season. Prior to his time in Savannah, the 39-year-old helmed the Adirondack Thunder for three successful seasons from 2019 to 2022.
About the Vegas Golden Knights
Founded and owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC, the Vegas Golden Knights are a renowned franchise in the National Hockey League.
Established in 2017-18, the Golden Knights made history as the most successful expansion team in North American professional sports. Their crowning achievement came in the 2022-23 season when they clinched the coveted Stanley Cup.
The Knight Monsters are slated to commence their inaugural season this October at the state-of-the-art Tahoe Blue Event Center. For fans eager to catch the action, the full schedule for the 2024-25 ECHL season is now available. Stay updated with the Knight Monsters on Twitter and Instagram for the latest team updates and behind-the-scenes insights.
Source: Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights Announce Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement with ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters
Vegas Golden Knights Announce Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement with ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters
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