The young forward played with Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson in the Knights’ first preseason game against the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
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Ben Gotz came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He covers the Lights FC, high school sports and anything else sports-related that comes into town. He also hosts segments in the video studio on soccer and high school sports. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
The Golden Knights were reportedly close to a deal for the five-time All Star at the trade deadline in February and were considered one of the front-runners to land him this offseason.
The Golden Knights raised the bar at their rookie camp this year, hosting a six-team tournament at City National Arena rather than scrimmaging against the Los Angeles Kings. Count general manager George McPhee as a fan of the change.
Review-Journal NHL reporter Ben Gotz answers questions about the Golden Knights’ trade for Max Pacioretty.
The forward can play all three forward positions and said he doesn’t have a preference between the three.
The Knights’ first-ever player signing is trying to turn heads after a shoulder injury shortened his season last year.
Forward Paul Stastny, who signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract, said learning everyone’s names on his new team has been his biggest challenge this offseason.
The NHL reduced the size of goaltender chest protectors this season.
Reno forward Antoine Hoppenot scored near the end of stoppage time to lead 1868 FC to a 2-1 win over the Lights on Tuesday.
The Lights are limiting the event to only 200 fans but everyone who attends their Sept. 8 home game against LA Galaxy II at Cashman Field will have a chance to get on the field.
Sharing the stadium required 14 total changeovers, the last of which will come after the 51s’ season ends Sept. 3.
The Foxes scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time at Cashman Field on Saturday to draw 2-2 with the Lights.
The Knights’ three first-round draft picks from 2017 will be in town to compete in the team’s rookie camp, which begins Sept. 6.
Jeffries is one of only five female head athletic trainers in the USL and one of only a handful in male professional sports.
The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and is free and open to the public.