HENDERSON’S AHL FRANCHISE TO BE CALLED SILVER KNIGHTS

The Vegas Golden Knights’ new American Hockey League team will be called the Henderson Silver Knights.

The name and the team’s logo were revealed during a one-hour special on KSNV-TV on Thursday evening, as well as Facebook Live and Twitch. Silver Knights was one of the final three names owner Bill Foley considered for his NHL franchise, along with Desert Knights.

The unveiling brought the organization one step closer to its dream of having a local AHL affiliate, a vision it started turning into reality by purchasing the San Antonio Rampage in February.

The AHL team will initially play at Orleans Arena while its Henderson rink is being built. The $80 million, 6,000-seat arena was approved 4-1 by the Henderson City Council on May 19.

(https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/golden-knights-ahl-team-to-be-called-henderson-silver-knights-2038144)