We are very close to finding out the name of our new nhl hockey franchise. Anchor Christianne Klein has earlier today we talked with the Senior Vice President and marketing officer for our new nhl team here in las vegas about why potential names are getting so much attention. Nehme Abouzeid senior vp and marketing officer hockey is a very unique sport and the name connotes the personality of a team. Mr foley has said all along he wants our team to be tough and dependable and fight to the end and thats really what hockeys all about its a very fast paced sport you know they dont take time outs every few minutes its fast and now were able to brand a Brand New Team in vegas that symbolizes the aspirations of the city and this name speaks to that so i think that everyones gonna like the name and logo tonight. The long awaited name and logo Christianne Klein long awaited is right. Weve heard that knights will be in the title. Chris mentioned a few options. And we wanted to know how you deser
Walker. For a look at the next step towards getting on the ice. Patrick . Patrick Walker what a big milestone last night. But the Vegas Golden Knights still have a long way until the puck drops on their first regular season game. Remember. This is a team without players or a head coach. Lets take a look at whats still to come for the nhls newest franchise. On june 20th. The Golden Knights will have its expansion draft. Theyll pick one player from each of the other 30 nhl franchises. Most of each teams roster is fair game. Teams can only protect part of their roster from the expansio team staff will introduce the 30 players at tmobile arena in front of fans. Thatll happen just ahead of the nhl awards ceremony held there later that night. Two days later. The nhl draft kicks off in chicago. The Golden Knights will get one of the first 6 picks. Determined by a lottery system. Then. Theyll get the third pick in each of the subsequent rounds. The team will hit the ice for the preseason in la
Five months later. The team got its name. The Vegas Golden Knights. Patrick Walker the team will make its regular season debut in about 11 months. But there is a lot to happen between now and then. Next june. The team will hold an expansion draft. Choosing a player from each of the 30 other teams. Those players will be introduced at tmobile arena june 21st. bill foley Vegas Golden Knights majority owner and every 35 minutes were going to announce a player, and there will be several players, 5 or 6 thatll be there, theyll come out and put the jersey on, and were going to fill up the arena. Patrick Walker participate in the nhl draft two days later in chicago. Patrick Walker theres still a lot to be done. The team also has to select a coach. And a minorleague affiliate. Thats expected to happen soon. Patrick walker. 8 news now. Denise Valdez so now that the logo and team name are picked. What made them choose those ones . Sports 8 director Chris Maathius is here with details. Chris Maath
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Las Vegas goes back to the future
30th April 2021
| By contenteditor
Since reopening from their Covid-19 shut-down in June 2020, Las Vegas casinos have been effectively pushed back to the past, with their offerings limited to gaming as capacity limits and social distancing prevented them from offering amenities. Now, with capacity limits rising to 80% from 1 May, entertainment, conferences and clubbing can join the recovery effort.
By Buck Wargo
Las Vegas takes a step closer to normalcy on Saturday when it expands to 80% of its capacity and prepares for the return of full-scale entertainment this summer a big milestone since non-gaming amenities set the city apart from other US casinos.