NHL NEWS NOV 23 – VEGAS FRANCHISE UNVEILS TEAM NAME…VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Las Vegas expansion team will be known as the Vegas Golden Knights. The long-awaited name of the city’s first major league sports franchise was revealed on Tuesday during a public ceremony outside T-Mobile Arena.
The team’s colors – steel grey, gold, red and black – reflect the community and focus of the franchise. Drawing on themes associated with knights, the helmet in the team’s logo includes a ‘V’ to represent Las Vegas. The secondary logos include swords that create the star from the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
During this historic event, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman shared comments about the excitement of naming the 31st NHL team; General Manager George McPhee spoke about building a team and the power behind the Vegas Golden Knights; and Bill Foley, majority owner of the Vegas Golden Knights unveiled the team name.
“We want our team to be known for dedication, honor, strength, courage and a commitment to never give up – both on the ice and off,” said Foley. “We want our team to be committed to teamwork, service to this great city and integrity in all things – and we wanted a name and logo that represented all of this and was unique to Las Vegas and our community. Vegas Golden Knights is that name.”
Drawing on themes associated with knights, the helmet in the team’s logo includes a ‘V’ to represent Las Vegas. The secondary logos include swords that create the star from the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
As the NHL celebrates its 100 year anniversary it adds its 31st team.
NHL NEWS & MUSINGS
- Road teams swept Tuesday’s five games to improve to 113-132-42 this season
- Goaltender Steve Mason made a season-high 38 saves to help the Flyers pick up points for the fourth time in their past five outings (3-1-1)
- Defenseman Nick Leddyscored in the 14th round to lead the Islanders over the Ducks in the longest shootout in each franchise’s history
- Bruins forward David Backes potted the opening goal in his first game against his former team, the Blues. Backes totaled 206-254—460 during his first 10 NHL seasons in St. Louis (727 GP)
- Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (1-1—2) recorded his League-leading seventh power-play goal of 2016-17. He also paces all blueliners with eight total goals
- Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech scored his first NHL goal (15 GP)
- The Sharks signed defenseman Brent Burns to an eight-year contract extension
- Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. attended practice and met with members of the Capitals on Tuesday.
TUESDAY’S NHL RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
St. Louis 4, BOSTON 2
Carolina 2, TORONTO 1
Ottawa 4, MONTREAL 3
Philadelphia 3, FLORIDA 1
NY Islanders 3, ANAHEIM 2 (SO)
WEDNESDAY’S NHL ACTION
All Times Eastern
Winnipeg @ Minnesota, 7 p.m.
Detroit @ Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Toronto @ New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers, 7 p.m.
St. Louis @ Washington, 7 p.m.
Calgary @ Columbus, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas @ Nashville, 8 p.m.
Chicago @ San Jose, 10 p.m.
Edmonton @ Colorado, 10 p.m.
Vancouver @ Arizona, 10 p.m.
NY Islanders @ Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.