Look for NHL commemorative special section in Thursday’s print edition of the RJ

New Las Vegas National Hockey League (NHL) team owner Bill Foley, left, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announce the league's expansion to Las Vegas in a news conference held at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Bettman announced the expansion franchise to Las Vegas after the league's board of governors met earlier in the day. (Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau)

Attendees and press walk along the red carpet during the Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 22, 2016. (Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

It all came down to the NHL press conference. On Wednesday, Las Vegas received its first major pro sports team after a morning vote by the league’s Board of Governors.

Now, your Thursday edition of the Review-Journal will be a keeper. Not only will it include front-page coverage of the historic event, but you will get a keepsake 12-page special section.

The section will include a look at the NHL’s expansion history, Las Vegas’ hockey history, the plan for minor-league affiliates, major decisions facing the new team and much more.

Subscribers will get it on their doorstep, but you might want to stop by the convenience store for a few extra copies.

And don’t forget: We return our Lunch Chat with the Sports Editor next Wednesday when we have an all-hockey edition. Send your questions in now to bbradley@reviewjournal.com.