What A Knight! Vegas Golden Knights Celebrate Raising Banner With Win
Oh what a night! The Vegas Golden Knights opening night festivities were extra special this season. That’s because the Stanley Cup was in the house at T-Mobile Arena. Additionally, the…
The Stanley Cup was in the house Tuesday night, October 10th as the Vegas Golden Knights raise their championship banner into the rafters of T-Mobile Arena.
Ethan Miller / Staff via Getty ImagesOh what a night! The Vegas Golden Knights opening night festivities were extra special this season. That’s because the Stanley Cup was in the house at T-Mobile Arena. Additionally, the fans got to see the Golden Knights raise their championship banner to the rafters of The Fortress!
Golden Knights Raise Championship Banner In Vegas Style
The Vegas Golden Knights organization is well known for providing extraordinary pre-game presentations. But they outdid themselves on opening night in true Las Vegas style. First, the players skate out onto the ice amidst the fog to thunderous cheers from the packed house. Then, captain Mark Stone receives his introduction and carries the Stanley Cup trophy around the ice at T-Mobile Arena one more time before the season begins.
Subsequently, the busy team captain skates over to a giant slot machine on the ice at The Fortress. He pulls the lever and, of course, three Stanley Cup trophies show up on the slot machine. That’s how the Stanley Cup championship banner is eventually revealed to the team and their fans. I bet there were a lot of proud fans watching inside T-Mobile Arena and on TV all over Southern Nevada.
Of course, they raise the championship banner to the rafters, but not before posing for a team photo in front of the slot machine. It’s a great moment for the team, the fans, and our great city.
Vegas Celebrates With A Convincing Victory
So now the Vegas Golden Knights attempt to defend their title with a repeat championship. The Seattle Kraken were in town and they wanted to ruin the festivities. However, our championship team had other plans.
To be honest, often when a team raises their championship banner, the emotions are so strong during the pre-game ceremonies the actual game is a letdown. It seems that all that celebration takes the fight out of the players.
But not on this night for the Vegas Golden Knights. Chandler Stephenson and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault each pot a goal in the first period. Ivan Barbashev scored a beauty on a breakaway thanks to an awesome outlet pass from Brayden McNabb in the second. Jared McCann put the Kraken on the scoreboard with one in the second period as well. Jack Eichel finished off the scoring with an empty-netter to cement a 4-1 opening night victory. Vegas goalie Adin Hill was very strong in net, stopping 32 of 33 shots on net.
All in all, a fantastic opening night celebration. Go Knights Go!
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
Mark Stone Hits The Ice With The Stanley Cup
Ethan Miller / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights carries the Stanley Cup onto the ice before the team's home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Mark Stone Takes Another Lap Around The Ice With The Stanley Cup
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the Stanley Cup before the team's home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
The Giant Slot Machine
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights pulls the lever of a prop slot machine to raise the 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner on the ice during a ceremony before the Vegas Golden Knights' home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
The Championship Banner Is Raised To The Rafters
Ethan Miller / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: The Stanley Cup is displayed as Vegas Golden Knights players pose on the ice as the 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner is raised during a ceremony before the team's home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Vegas Golden Knights: A Band Of Brothers
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Members of the Vegas Golden Knights watch as the 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner is raised during a ceremony before the Vegas Golden Knights' home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
The Stanley Cup Championship Banner Reveal
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: The 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner emerges from of a prop slot machine on the ice during a ceremony before the Vegas Golden Knights' home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
The Golden Knights Pose For a Photo With Their Championship Banner
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: The Vegas Golden Knights pose for a team photo in front of the 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner that is raised from of a prop slot machine on the ice during a ceremony before the Vegas Golden Knights' home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Players And Fans Watch The Banner Raising
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: The 2023 Stanley Cup championship banner is raised from of a prop slot machine on the ice during a ceremony before the Vegas Golden Knights' home opener against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
