It didn’t take long of the Las Vegas Golden Knights to claim the hearts of the valley. In their astonishing inaugural year, the Golden Knights were already the heroes our city always hoped to have. In fact, last season, the Golden Knights fans packed in the T-Mobile Arena at over 100-percent capacity. According to StubHub data, the Golden Knights are the most in-demand team for the second year in a row.
Vegas isn’t the inconspicuous type, which is why home games are a two-for-one deal: a thrilling sporting event combined with a show you might see on the Strip. If you missed it, during the Golden Knights opener, an aerial silk performer cascaded from the rafters above and delivered the game puck to Lil Wayne and Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton. No other team in the NHL could ever pull that off!
Following an outstanding run to the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural year, the Knights come into their second season bristling with confidence. The Golden Knights have acquired left wing, Max Pacioretty, who has 222 assists and 448 out of his 626 NHL career games. The Knights also signed free-agent center, Paul Stastny, to replace second-line wings James Neal and David Perron. Free agent Nick Holden was also signed to plug a hole on defense who previously played for the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. The Golden Knights have inherited some great talent and all of Vegas is crossing their fingers, hoping the team dynamic will be as strong as it was last year.
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Having seen what the Knights are actually capable of, other NHL teams will surely be gunning for them this hockey season. Lucky for locals and Vegas visitors, the Golden Knights have an exciting home season lined up with several veteran big dogs to compete against:
Since home games do tend to bring in a mob of fans leaving T-Mobile Arena nearly bursting at the seams, tickets do go quickly! If you’re not able to snag a ticket to the match up you were hoping to catch, don’t worry! There are plenty of places in the Valley that throw such spectacular viewing parties, you won’t even realize you’re not at the game!
At Topgolf, fans can watch the game on an 83-foot wide screen with stadium sound while enjoying a variety of onsite drinks and snacks. It wouldn’t be a Golden Knights watch party without some fun games to play during commercials! Topgolf provides activities like corn hole, ping pong, and tabletop shuffleboard. Golf bays and seating are available on a first come, first served basis.
The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center also hosts watch parties for all Golden Knights home and away games. There is free seating in bleachers and on the grass, and reserved tables are available as well. It’s free to get in and open to all ages. Food and beverages available for purchase and each VKG watch party has special entertainment during the game.
Maybe you’d prefer to plan your own Vegas Golden Knights viewing party? Well, what better place to do it than a place that has the word “Golden” right in its name – Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, of course! Stock up on cold drinks and your favorite finger foods and book a room at the Golden Gate for the next Knights game. Each standard room includes a 32-inch HD flat-screen TV to enjoy the game on or invite some friends and splurge on a penthouse, equipped with a kitchen and three giant flat-screen TV.
Golden Gate’s penthouses also include a piece de résistance; a large outdoor patio with lounge seating, a gas grill, a full wet bar, and a 50-inch flat-screen TV. The Golden Gate may not have live medieval reenactments, but they do have Dancing Dealers – and that’s even better in most cases!
All eyes are on our Knights this NHL season and everyone is hoping to see a Cinderella story sequel. No matter what, the Golden Knights have proven their dedication to Las Vegas and win or lose, the Knights’ loyal fans will always stay true to the players, season after season.
