The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey expansion team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team began play in the 2017–18 NHL season, a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is owned by Black Knight Sports & Entertainment, a consortium led by Bill Foley, and plays its home games at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.[1][2] George McPhee was named the first general manager in franchise history on July 13, 2016.[3]

General managers

General managers of the Vegas Golden Knights
No. Name Tenure Accomplishments during this term Ref(s)
1 George McPhee July 13, 2016 – September 1, 2019 [3]
2 Kelly McCrimmon September 1, 2019 – present [4]

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References

  1. ^ Rosen, Dan (June 22, 2016). "Las Vegas awarded NHL franchise". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  2. ^ Mitanis, Marcus (February 19, 2016). "T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to Open Spring 2016". Skyrisecities. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Burnside, Scott (July 13, 2016). "McPhee named GM of Las Vegas expansion team". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "Kelly McCrimmon named General Manager of the Vegas Golden Knights". National Hockey League. 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
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