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William Foley took a big risk when he and partners paid $500 million for a Las Vegas expansion hockey team. Would they be competitive? Would the locals support them? Would visitors sacrifice gambling time for hockey in the desert?
The answer to all these questions was a resounding, “Yes!”
Vegas Golden Knights delves deeply into the unlikely but momentous journey that took the Knights to the top in their inaugural season, even as they carried the weight of a grieving city along the way.
This book details:
- how Las Vegas got its first major-league team
- how the expansion draft resembled a poker game
- profiles of two dozen players
- why the Golden Knights and the mass shooting will forever be linked
- descriptions of all 102 games
- a look at the over-the-top merchandise and ticket sales and fan mania
- how the Las Vegas sports books fared during the season and playoffs
- expert commentary from a 60-year hockey fan
Vegas Golden Knights puts you right in the middle of a sports tale so miraculous that it transcends winning and losing—it’s the story of the mismatched misfits who made a run for the ages while a city, and the world, watched in amazement.
About The Author(s)
| During JOSEPH PANE’s 18 years in Vegas, he has shared his passion for hockey online, in print, and on radio and TV. His blog, Knights on Ice, at LasVegasAdvisor.com gave Joe the opportunity to cover, in detail, every game the Golden Knights played in their inaugural year, which is the basis for this book.
DEKE CASTLEMAN has been the editor of Las Vegas-based Huntington Press, publisher of this book, since 1991. Using Joe’s extensive coverage of the 102 games and his technical expertise, along with Andrew’s player profiles and other contributions, he wrote, indexed, and oversaw production of this book over a span of eight weeks. |
Laurie Cabot –
I’m not a hockey fan. Never saw a game. But I loved reading this book as it made feel like I was there. It’s like listening to a sports game on radio where you can follow along with the plays. It was exciting, waiting for the next game to know what happened. The images are only highlights, but for those who got to see the games or who follow hockey, you’ll enjoy them probably even more. —LC
Scott –
If you haven’t read his book, Vegas Golden Knights, please go out and get a copy. The best book written about The VGK’s first year. It should be required reading material for all new people moving to Las Vegas.
David Page –
If you missed the story of the Vegas Golden Knights then this book is a must read. It chronicles the birth of an NHL expansion team with inside information as well as providing background on all of VGK players. Not a fan of hockey? You don’t have to be to enjoy the recap of every game played in the team’s inaugural season as well as all the playoff games. If you are a fan of hockey and the VGK then relive the excitement you felt as the team advanced to the Stanley Cup finals as you read the book! DP