Do you feel a difference about this season’s version of the Vegas Golden Knights compared to previous seasons? I know I do.
I am an avid hockey fan, as you may be able to notice by all the Vegas Golden Knights and hockey posts in my section of 963KKLZ.com. I have been a fan since I was a kid, and even more so now that I have actually played roller hockey and ice hockey since I moved here to Las Vegas in 1994. I really enjoy watching our city’s NHL team when I have the chance. And I have noticed that this year’s team seems to be enjoying the game a lot more than some of the previous year’s teams.
It’s little things, like the way the team celebrates goals. I see more smiles on the player’s faces when they huddle together after they score. I have noticed a difference in their attitudes during pre-game and post-game interviews. They don’t seem as stressed out.
Of course, there are the big things too, like the way they celebrated newcomer Phil Kessel’s record-setting “Ironman” streak. And, the way the team supported relative newcomer Jack Eichel’s return to the city of Buffalo against the Sabres the other night. Those Buffalo fans booed him very loudly every time he touched the puck or stepped on to the ice for a faceoff. When he scored that hat-trick in the third period, it looked like his teammates were more excited for him than he was!
To me, those are signs of a tight-knit team, and I haven’t really seen that kind of excitement and joy since the “Golden Misfits” team of the Vegas Golden Knights inaugural season. Sure, winning nine games in a row helps a team feel good and loose too. But there have been winning streaks in past seasons where it seemed like the team felt each victory was a relief rather than a joy.
As the Golden Knights get set to begin another winning streak Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena against division rivals, the San Jose Sharks, you can read more about the team’s bonding in this excellent article by insider Gary Lawless here. He actually gets to enter the Vegas Golden Knights locker room and travel with the team, so he would know more about this than me.
Go Knights Go!
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12 Wayne Gretzky Items To Celebrate One Of The Greatest NHL Players Of All Time
Oilers Gretzky Jersey
Although he ended his professional playing career with the Rangers, Gretzky’s start with the Oilers and years in his retirement as part of the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group have but Gretzky as part of the Oilers for years. And now you can grab an authentic Gretzky Oilers jersey.
You can also grab his name and number in an LA Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers jerseys from Fanatics.
Wayne Gretzky Card Plaque
Love his entire career? We absolutely love this one! It features four hockey cards from his time with the Oilers, two when he was this the LA Kings, and two with New York Rangers. This is definitely something that would fit really well in any man cave or sports den.
Wayne Gretzky Framed Player Name Bar
Another great item for the man cave, this replica autograph framed name bar is truly awesome. It measures at 6” x 22” and would be an easy addition to a memorabilia wall.
99: Stories of the Game – Wayne Gretzky’s Memoir
Curious about Gretzky’s life experience? “From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend,” says the description of his memoir. This book is sure to make you feel some massive nostalgia and also long to watch some hockey.
Wayne Gretzky Funko Pops
If you’re a Funko Pop collector this is one you won’t want to miss out on. Featuring each of the four NHL teams he played during his NHL professional career, these awesome Funk Pops of Wayne Gretzky are just a super cool addition to any sports memorabilia collector and hockey fan.
Wayne Gretzky Phenom Gallery Framed Print
I think this is so cool! This print features an illustration where Wayne Gretzky is playing in all of his former teams.
“The Great One” Rangers Tee
Any Rangers fans out there? This could definitely be a fun item to wear to a game or even while you’re at home! It’s available in sizes Small through 3XL and 5XL.
Wayne Gretzky NHL Hockey Hall of Fame Photo
This replica NHL Hockey Fall of Fame photo is really cool. The photo features his stats which makes this a really great hockey find.
Signed Wayne Gretzky Jersey
This is like the Mother-Of-All fan items. A signed Oiler’s jersey by The Great One himself? Yeah, it’s crazy, but we’d bet you don’t know many people who own one.
