Vegas Thrill Pro Volleyball Welcomes Fans To Meet And Greet

Las Vegas is very quickly becoming a one stop sports destination.

At one time, not so long ago in Las Vegas, we didn't have much in the way of sports. There was the occasional big boxing match, or a celebrity tennis tournament, or a Rebels game. But not much more. That is changing rapidly.

It's pretty amazing to see all the teams that are now calling Las Vegas home. And it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Vegas Thrill is the first professional volleyball team to hit Las Vegas. They will host a free open house event. Everyone is welcome to go out, and meet our newest sports franchise, tomorrow (Tuesday), January 23, at The Dollar Loan Center. The event will run from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm

The event is open to the all. It will be the public's first chance to see the team in action, at their first practice. Fans will have the chance to meet the players, get pictures with them - and welcome the entire team to Las Vegas!

If you are a season ticket holder, it will be your first to chance to get a look at your seats. If you are not, you can Vegas Thrill get tickets at tomorrow's event, and online of course.

Vegas Thrill is one of only seven U.S. teams for the first season for the Pro Volleyball Federation. Dallas, Indianapolis, and Kansas City will be expansion teams next year, in 2025.

There will be 24 games, or matches. for the Vegas Thrill. Twelve home games, and twelve away games. The first game for Vegas Thrill will be against Omaha Supernovas on February 7 in Omaha, Nebraska. The team's home opener will be February 15 against the Supernovas at The Dollar Loan Center.

It's definitely not a sport I had on my bingo card, to be the next up in Las Vegas. But there is definitely a sport for everyone who lives in, and visits, Las Vegas.

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They say Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the biggest sports cities in the country.

With the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team, The Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA, Las Vegas Raiders football (the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium) is just weeks away - there is always a game to see.

I've lived in Las Vegas over thirty years, and a lot has come and gone in the way of  sports. Much to no one's surprise. But one of the biggest sports surprises, to me, was NLL (National Lacrosse League) coming to Vegas, and how much I absolutely love it. I've been to a few games, and The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are now my favorite Las Vegas team!

It all takes place at Mandalay Bay's Michelob Ultra Arena -  Indoor box lacrosse, so it's a shorter, and faster game than outdoor lacrosse. The box, or field, is like a hockey rink, with glass surrounding it - to have fun pounding on when goals are made. Combined, I'm told that teams score an average of about 25 goals during an NLL game.

There are four fifteen-minute quarters. A tie at the end of regulation play is decided in sudden-victory overtime. I have a Lacrosse player friend who explained to me that in Box Lacrosse, offense and defense are rotated out. In regular lacrosse, where offense and defense are both on the field throughout the game. In Box lacrosse, you'll see players going in and out of the game, depending on what is happening.

Those are some of the basics, but here's my take: From the minute the teams are introduced, the action DOES NOT STOP! You feel like a part of The Las Vegas Desert Dogs team, because of how gracious they are. They hit back on the glass when you hit. They do drive by waves. It feels like you are part of the game, because the Dogs are so appreciative of you being there to support them.

DJ Thump keeps the party going with the best, and most perfect music. And the Desert Dogs Dancers never stop! They are on either end of the Michelob Ultra Arena cheering on the team the whole game. With the exception of when they are also performing on the field.

It's fast, it's rough, and you get to howl. Because that's what Desert Dogs do. And there is always an after party that all fans are invited to after the game. It's at Flankers, and you get a two for one cocktail.

If you want to have some fun, and watch a great game, go see the Desert Dogs play. Here is their schedule for the season. Tickets are very affordable. Starting at $19 dollars, up to about $100 dollars. Not many tickets you can get in Las Vegas for that price. And trust me - you will have a BLAST!

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The Las Vegas Desert Dogs start each game with fire and flames! Introducing each player and pumping up the crowd before the game.

96.3 KKLZ Las Vegas's Mike O'Brian and Carla Rea do the ceremonial ball drop before the game. It's like a hockey face off - but much more intense!

Las Vegas Desert Dogs lineup before hitting the playing field. It's quite a fun display of lights and sound.

One of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs goalies, Joel Watson, and KKLZ's Carla Rea. Six four, 310 pounds. He said "I'm a big boy." But that's what you need at goalie, right?

The Doghouse is a cool area behind the goal. You pay a little more for tickets, but it's well worth the $50 dollars. you have your own bar, tables, chairs - and it's really easy to pound on the glass when they score.

DJ Thump, from Jammin' 105.7 Las Vegas, keeps the music, and party going throughout the game, with the best music for the moment. The whole atmosphere is like one big house party, surrounded by a kick a** game!