For the first time in more than a week, the Golden Knights practiced Wednesday after their season was halted under the NHL’s COVID protocol.
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
The Golden Knights were cleared by the league to resume practice after having three games postponed because of COVID-related issues.
The Golden Knights could be cleared to practice Wednesday and host the Los Angeles Kings on Friday at T-Mobile Arena, multiple people familiar with the situation said.
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Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo remained the only player from the Golden Knights included in the COVID protocols Saturday, but it’s not known when the team will resume play.
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