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102020Community Report.indd 3 The transformation of Las Vegas over the last four years has been incredible to witness and we are so proud to be our city’s Vegas Born team. Las Vegas is now the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World. There is no place like it. As Knights, one of our foundational principles centers around protecting those who cannot protect themselves. To us, that means a steadfast commitment to giving back to our community and using our platform to make a significant, positive and lasting impact on the lives of those in need. Our entire organization embraces these service-oriented values, includ- ing our players, coaches and business staff. Regardless of your age, gender, socioeconomic status or background, hockey is for everyone. We are dedicated to growing our great game in Southern Nevada and we have introduced the sport to thousands of families through our Clark County school programs, introductory hockey programs and Junior Golden Knights programs at City National Arena. We are excited to add to these efforts with our second community hockey facility which is set to be completed in the fall of 2020, Lifeguard Arena in Henderson. The report which follows illustrates the various initiatives and outreach the Vegas Golden Knights and Vegas Golden Knights Foundation have implemented that are making a difference in our city. As I look forward I can assure each and every one of you that despite the challenges and uncertainty we are all facing, we will never give up and never give in. The Knight always advances and never retreats. The best is yet to come. Bill Foley 3 10/27/20 9:26 AM
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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS CCSD STREET HOCKEY PROGRAM The Vegas Golden Knights have partnered with Clark County School District (CCSD) to bring ball hockey to elementary and middle schools in the district. Teachers are provided with a curriculum to incorporate ball hockey into physical education classes and receive training to best teach students. Each school receives a set of equipment at no cost to them including goals, sticks, balls, shooting targets, reversible jerseys and guidebooks for both teachers and students. 60+ 210+ 250k 350+ SMCHIDODOLLES ELSECMHEONOTLASRY SPTAURDTEINCTIPSAHTAEVDE TBEEAECNHTERRASIHNAEVDE 102020Community Report.indd 5 5 10/27/20 9:26 AM
EDUCATION & SCHOOLS LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP YK ENGELLAND NATE SCHMIDT MAJROCNHAETSHSAANULT ALEX TUCH JON MERRILL The Vegas Golden Knights have partnered with the Las Vegas Clark County Library District to release exclusive Vegas Born library cards, available at all 25 branches. More than 74,500 people have signed up for these cards. In 2020, the Vegas Golden Knights bookmark series launched, highlighting a different player each month. In the first two months, more than 71,500 bookmarks were picked up from libraries across the valley. 75,000+ SILGINBERDARUYP CFAORRDVSGK 6 10/27/20 9:26 AM 102020Community Report.indd 6
EDUCATION & SCHOOLS EVERFI & FUTURE GOALS Hockey Scholar is an educational program that brings together the NHL, Everfi (a national curriculum developer), and NHL clubs. Using the platform, students can leverage games and the sport of hockey to learn important math and science skills. Through this free curriculum, students engage online to develop crucial STEM skills. The Vegas Golden Knights partner with Everfi to bring students from local schools to attend a STEM day at City National Arena where they watch practice and apply skills, play games, and hear from Vegas Golden Knights business team members. 8,900+ 130% 88 DSUTRUIDNEGNTTHSEP2A0R1T9I–C2IP0AYTEEADR ATTOEFNVDGAKNSCTEEGMOAL PASRCTHICOIOPALTSED 102020Community Report.indd 7 7 10/27/20 9:26 AM
EDUCATION & SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE MONTH The Vegas Golden Knights partner with America First Credit Union to recognize a teacher going above and beyond in the Las Vegas Valley. Several times each season, the Golden Knights and AFCU work together to select a winner, who is then invited to a Golden Knights home game. The teacher is recognized on the Knight Tron in front of fans and awarded a $1,000 grant toward his/her classroom. 8 $8,000 TEACHERS RECOGNIZED REWARDED 8 10/27/20 9:26 AM 102020Community Report.indd 8
EDUCATION & SCHOOLS NEVADA READING WEEK Annually, the Vegas Golden Knights participate in Nevada Reading Week during the last week of February. This year, Vegas Golden Knights visited ten schools – eight of which were Title 1 with large concentrations of low-income students. Broadcasters and in-arena talent such as Jesus Lopez, Dan D’Uva, Stormy Buonantony, Gary Lawless, Dave Goucher, Daren Millard, Mike McKenna and Katie Marie were joined by Chance, Knights Guard and Vegas Vivas! to read the Vegas Born book to local kids. 2020 SCHOOLS VISITED • Gene Ward Elementary School • Harley Harmon Elementary School • Ruben Diaz Elementary School • Claude Perkins Elementary School • Lee Antonello Elementary School • John Hummel Elementary School • Roger Gehring Elementary School • Sandra Abston Elementary School • MJ Christensen Elementary School • Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School 2,000 10 9 THSRTOUUDGEHNOTSUTRETHAECHWEEDEK SCHOOLS VISITED 102020Community Report.indd 9 10/27/20 9:26 AM
EDUCATION & SCHOOLS CITY NATIONAL ARENA FIELD TRIPS City National Arena hosted more than 35 field trips, fundraisers, and group skates for kids and schools 3,000 in the Las Vegas Community. Through these events, the Vegas Golden Knights have welcomed more than 3,000 local children to watch practice, skate, and raise money for their schools. LOCPARLACCTHIICLED&RESNKVAITSEIDTED 10 10/27/20 9:26 AM 102020Community Report.indd 10
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YOUTH SPORTS SKATING ACADEMY PRESENTED BY HEALTH PLAN OF NEVADA 4,500+ The Vegas Golden Knights Skating Academy is the first stop for children and adults who are interested in learning basic skills PARTICIPANTS for figure skating or hockey. 12 In the Skating Academy program, beginners of all ages learn fundamentals of proper skating techniques in every level before advancing. 102020Community Report.indd 12 The Vegas Golden Knights also host the VGK Center of Excellence, a figure skating club, for those interested in further pursuing the sport of figure skating. 10/27/20 9:26 AM
YOUTH SPORTS LEARN TO PLAY Learn to Play is the gold standard for youth hockey development programs. The program offers first-time participants 13 between ages 5-9 head to toe equipment, age appropriate instruction, and certified coaching. This program, supported by NHL Alumni, is fun and safe for all! 10/27/20 9:27 AM 102020Community Report.indd 13
YOUTH SPORTS LIL’ KNIGHTS PRESENTED BY THE D 2025+ The Lil Knights Cross-Ice program is designed to help the beginning hockey player better learn the sport of hockey. In this program, children learn skills that build a foundation for a lifetime of confidence, pride, focus, and responsibility. They are 14 PRKOIDGRSASMINSCTEATRHTEED setup for success in the sport, all while developing life-long friendships. 102020Community Report.indd 14 10/27/20 9:27 AM
YOUTH SPORTS HOUSE LEAGUE Players in the Vegas Golden Knights house league have graduated from developmental programs 985 15 and are further developing skills to try out for travel teams. They play against each other to improve and advance. ■ There are 470 participants from under-8 through high school. NATPIOLNAAYELRASRAETNACIATLYONE 10/27/20 9:27 AM 102020Community Report.indd 15
YOUTH SPORTS VEGAS JUNIOR GOLDEN KNIGHTS Vegas Junior Golden Knights hockey teams travel around the country competing against other youth hockey teams. These are the elite players at each of their age groups and represent Las Vegas well. 240+ 16 3 PLAYERS TEAMS ALL GIRLS TEAMS 16 10/27/20 9:27 AM 102020Community Report.indd 16
YOUTH SPORTS LIFEGUARD ARENA Lifeguard Arena on Water Street in Henderson will serve not only as the practice facility of the Henderson Silver Knights, but a community center. There will be meeting spaces for public use, a coffee shop, restaurant, and more. Youth and adult hockey tournaments will help boost the local Henderson economy by bringing in more than 4,500 visiting players and families each year. The Vegas Golden Knights have also committed to other beneficial community programming such as youth hockey scholarships for youth under 18 with low income households, additional Try Hockey for Free events, and free open skates through Henderson Parks and Rec. 10k 17 HOURS OF 10/27/20 9:27 AM PROGRAMMABLE ICE 102020Community Report.indd 17
YOUTH SPORTS TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE The Vegas Golden Knights host three Try Hockey For Free days where children are invited to come out 1200+ to the rink and learn about the sport! Kids who sign up and attend receive a free jersey and spend an PARTICIPANTS hour on the ice with Vegas Golden Knights youth development coaches learning to skate, stick handle, 10/27/20 9:27 AM and scrimmage. 18 102020Community Report.indd 18
the game. YOUTH SPORTS COMMUNITY CLINICS The Vegas Golden Knights host more than 20 community clinics annually at local 20+ 3,000+ 4,000+ community centers, and parks. These are centered around spring break and summer STICKS DONATED TO19 activities and give children in different communities an exciting introduction to the game. REC CENTERS VISITED KIDS PLAYED HOCKEY REC CENTERS FOR THE FIRST TIME 102020Community Report.indd 19 10/27/20 9:27 AM
YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS SPONSORSHIP The Vegas Golden Knights are supportive of children playing multiple sports and believe in the positive impact it has on their physical and mental growth as athletes. The Vegas Golden Knights are proud to sponsor six leagues outside of the sport of hockey. NEVADA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE • The Vegas Golden Knights are proud sponsors of the Nevada Youth Football League. Through this sponsorship, an entire camp of football teams has been re-branded as the Vegas Golden Knights, with 120 football players and 40 cheerleaders. • All children in the league have a Vegas Golden Knights sticker featured on their helmet and wear Golden Knights colors. The Vegas Golden Knights helped purchase equipment and subsidize fees for 300 players from different teams. Much needed equipment, such as tents, was also updated thanks to the contribution from the Vegas Golden Knights. 120 40 300 FOOTBALL PLAYERS 20 ON VGK TEAMS CHEERLEADERS PLAYERS RECIEVED EQUIPMENT AND SUBSIDIZED FEES 102020Community Report.indd 20 10/27/20 9:27 AM
YOUTH SPORTS BASEBALL The Vegas Golden Knights proudly sponsor two little league teams in the valley: Central Little League and Spring Valley Little League. The sponsorship helps take care of registration and equipment fees, as well as banners and uniforms. 2 5 60+ YOUTLHEABGAUSEESBALL SPONSORED DIVISIONS PLAYERS SOCCER The Nevada Alliance Soccer League and Vegas Golden Knights have aligned to update uniforms and equipment and provide discounted or free registration to underprivileged players. 821 705 SOCCER UNIFORMS SOCCER PLAYERS 102020Community Report.indd 21 21 10/27/20 9:27 AM
YOUTH SPORTS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Sponsorship from the Vegas Golden Knights allowed the Doc Pearson Community Center to create a basketball league free of charge to participants. More than 110 youth participants wore Vegas Golden Knights uniforms while playing games at the local rec center. Players received an end of the year award and banquet to celebrate the successful season. 110 10 BASKETBALL VGK TEAMS PLAYERS GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL More than 400 players in the Girls Youth Basketball league are able to play on the Vegas Golden Knights basketball court weekly to show off their skills. Many have Vegas Golden Knights logos on their uniforms and received branded shirts at the end of the season. The Vegas Golden Knights contribution also helped pay for additional gym time, lower registration costs, new equipment, and an All-Star Game. 400+ PLAYERS 22 10/27/20 9:27 AM 102020Community Report.indd 22
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BELONGING YOU CAN PLAY/PRIDE $10k $20k Each October, the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate PRIDE. More than 60 staff, VGK Cast members, and players’ wives participated in the annual Las Vegas PRIDE Parade to show support for the LGBTQ community. 24 PRCEONCTEEERDSINGLOAINSGVTEOGATSHE YORUAICSAEDN FPOLRAY Custom Vegas Golden Knights LOVE shirts were sold at the game, with $10,000 of proceeds going to The Center in Las Vegas. Select Vegas Golden Knights players wrapped their sticks with rainbow tape during warm-ups. These sticks were auctioned 102020Community Report.indd 24 off on the concourse, raising $20,000 for the You Can Play project. 10/27/20 9:27 AM
BELONGING HISPANIC OUTREACH DIA DE MUERTOS // COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to broadcast all home games in Spanish, as well as all games on Deportes Spanish Radio. We are proud to also run several Spanish language social media accounts, including Twitter and Instagram. With belonging being a priority of the organization, it is important for us to connect with all cultures in our community. The Vegas Golden Knights are a proud sponsor of the Dia de Muertos Festival at the Springs Preserve. Through this sponsorship, the team runs an instructional hockey session to inspire children and teach them about the sport. The Vegas Golden Knights run Cascaritas around the Las Vegas Valley. These youth hockey clinics take place in predominately Hispanic neighborhoods, giving children who might not otherwise be exposed to hockey an opportunity to play. On November 2, 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted a Dia de Muertos game. The Fortress was decorated to honor Hispanic Heritage, including a beautiful traditional Dia de Muertos altar. All tweets during the game were posted in Spanish. Players wore special warm-up jerseys honoring Hispanic Heritage. 10,000 3 INSTAFGORLALMOWAENRDSTOWNITTER CASCARITAS 102020Community Report.indd 25 25 10/27/20 9:27 AM
BELONGING 10/27/20 9:27 AM ASIAN OUTREACH CHINESE NEW YEAR // COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Vegas Golden Knights launched social channels on the popular Chinese social media platforms Weibo and WeChat prior to the start of the 2019-20 season. Since then, the organization has regularly posted team news and exclusive content on the platforms. The Vegas Golden Knights were the title partner of the Chinese New Year Parade and a proud sponsor of the Chinese New Year Festival in 2020. The team also hosted a youth hockey clinic, which more than 400 children attended. On February 8, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted a Chinese New Year game. A special wishing wall was set up on the concourse for fans to write wishes and good luck message for the year. Players wore special jerseys honoring Chinese heritage during warm-ups. 400+ 26 YOUKTIHDSHAOTCTKEENYDCELDINIC 102020Community Report.indd 26
BELONGING BLACK OUTREACH BLACK HISTORY MONTH // COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Vegas Golden Knights participated in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in downtown Las Vegas. Cast, 30k staff, and mascots marched through the streets in honor of Dr. King. SPEPCATARTAODRES AT During every home game in February, the Vegas Golden Knights featured two video moments recognizing and honoring African American staff and hockey representatives. The Vegas Golden Knights are proud sponsors of the Black History Festival at the Springs Preserve. In conjunction with this event, the team hosted a hockey clinic which was attended by more than 200 children. 102020Community Report.indd 27 27 10/27/20 9:27 AM
28 BELONGING 102020Community Report.indd 28 SPECIAL HOCKEY The Vegas Golden Knights work with Spectrum on Ice, an organization that teaches hockey skills to people with autism and development disorders, annually to attend a game. Players from Spectrum on Ice come down to The Fortress for a skills competition at intermission to show off their talents in front of 18,000 fans! The Vegas Golden Knights are a proud partner of Opportunity Village and work with them many times throughout the year. Vanessa, an honorary VGK broadcaster, was present on the annual Gold Carpet on Opening Knight. The Vegas Golden Knights sponsored and decorated a tree at the popular Magical Forest during the holidays. 70 KIDS PLAY WEEKLY 10/27/20 9:28 AM
BELONGING ADULT SLED HOCKEY 30+ 2019–20 The Vegas Golden Knights adult sled hockey team was invited to put their talents on display in front of arena packed with fans PLAYERS PACIFIC CHAMPIONS for a skills exhibition at a Vegas Golden Knights home game during the season. The team won the Pacific District title during the 2019-20 season. 29 102020Community Report.indd 29 10/27/20 9:28 AM
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OCTOBER 1 COMMUNITY EVENT On October 1, 2017, the Las Vegas community suffered a horrible tragedy. Together, though, we are all #VegasStronger. Every October since 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights make it a priority to get out into the community and show support for the city we call home. On October 1, 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted 600+ first responders, medical professionals, survivors, and families at a private practice. Each person in attendance was given a Vegas Stronger t-shirt, watched practice, and attended a special private lunch at Mackenzie River. During the lunch, Vegas Golden Knights players and hockey operations staff surprised attendees by mingling, taking pictures, and signing autographs. 600+ 31 SURVIFVIORRSST &REFSAPMOINLDIEESRHS,OSTED 10/27/20 9:28 AM 102020Community Report.indd 31
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 10/27/20 9:28 AM FOOD DRIVE The Vegas Golden Knights host two food drives each year around Thanksgiving to acquire food to be donated to the Las Vegas community. The team partners with SilverSummit Healthplan and Nacho Daddy to donate thousands of pounds of food to Three Square Food Bank. The SilverSummit Healthplan food drive takes place at City National Arena for several days each November, culminating with a large event on the last day. Each year, the Vegas Golden Knights significant others collect food prior to a game in November. Along with Nacho Daddy, the Vegas Golden Knights were able to donate much needed food to Three Square on November 19. In 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights obtained 6,000+ pounds of food to donate back to the Las Vegas community. 6,000lbs+ 32 LAOSF VFOEGOADSDCOONMATMEUDNTIOTY 102020Community Report.indd 32
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOY DRIVE The Vegas Golden Knights partner with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) annually to donate toys to abused and neglected children in need. Vegas Golden Knights staff, players’ significant others, and CASA volunteers collect toys prior to a home game each December. In 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights filled a truck full of new toys for children in need, providing more than 300 children in foster care with a bag full of toys for the holidays. Players and their families fulfilled an additional 65 wish lists for children in foster care in 2019. 300+ 33 CHILDWRIETNH PTOROYSVIDED 10/27/20 9:28 AM 102020Community Report.indd 33
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LICENSE PLATES golden 45,000+ It is nearly impossible to drive anywhere in Las Vegas without seeing a Vegas Golden Knights license plate. Fans are able to obtain a VGK license plate through the Nevada DMV. 34 LICREENGSISETPELRAETDES 10/27/20 9:28 AM 102020Community Report.indd 34
102020Community Report.indd 35 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FAN FEST Each year, the Vegas Golden Knights host a Fan Fest with the D Las Vegas. Fans are invited to attend the event for a day of fun, games, and excitement. In 2020, the Vegas Golden Knights changed the format of Fan Fest to provide a more interactive experience for fans. More than 4,000 fans headed to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center to participate with face painting, inflatable games and obstacles courses, youth hockey activations, and more! The Vegas Golden Knights hosted their first game show experience with broadcasters and players participating in Family Feud and Newlywed games. 4,000+ 2F0A19N–S2A0TFTAENNDFEEDST 35 10/27/20 9:28 AM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ANNUAL SUMMER ROAD TRIP In 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights embarked on their third annual VGK Road trip. As the Team of the Rockies, it is incredibly important to make a connection with fans in our broadcast territory and visit different cities in the region each summer. In 2019, Vegas Golden Knights staff, broadcasters, and players visited four cities and hosted ice hockey and/or floor hockey clinics. Stops included Idaho Falls, ID, Billings, MT, Casper, WY, and St. George, UT; all cities in our extended market. In 2019, the VGK Road trip team traveled 2200+ miles. In three years, the team has traveled nearly 7,000 miles visiting fans throughout the region. Previous stops include Couer d’Alene, ID, Whitefish, MT, Bozeman, MT, Salt Lake City, UT, Deer Lodge, MT, Reno, NV, Boise, ID, Jackson Hole, WY, Park City, UT, Idaho Falls, ID, Billings, MT, Casper, WY, and St. George, UT. NEVADA IDAHO UTAH MONTANA WYOMING 7,000+ MILES TRAVELED 36 10/27/20 9:28 AM 102020Community Report.indd 36
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRUNK OR TREAT In 2019, the Vegas Golden Knights participated in their third and fourth Trunk or Treats in connection with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. VGK Cast members and Chance split up for meet and greets with families at two different Trunk or Treats in the Las Vegas Valley. 102020Community Report.indd 37 17k FANSTAHTETTEWNDOEEDVEBNETTWS EE3N7 10/27/20 9:28 AM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TURKEY DRIVE PRESENTED BY SMITH’S 50+ One in seven people in Nevada struggle with putting food on their tables. Through our partnership with Smith’s Food and Drug, the Official Grocery Store of the Vegas Golden Knights, we were able to provide complete Thanksgiving meals to those 38 FAMILIMESEARLESCEIVED less fortunate in the Vegas Valley. Vegas Golden Knights players were on site to pass out meals and meet more than 50 families who received pre-cooked turkeys, sides and dessert to be enjoyed with their loved ones. 102020Community Report.indd 38 10/27/20 9:28 AM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HOLIDAY HOSPITAL VISIT 2 Each holiday season, Vegas Golden Knights players purchase toys and other gifts for children in local hospitals. Players, VGK 100+ Cast, and Chance visited children at UMC Hospital and Summerlin Hospital in December. KIDS 39 HOSPITALS 10/27/20 9:28 AM Players dress in jerseys and holiday hats and go around hospital floors giving gifts to children currently in the hospital. They 102020Community Report.indd 39 spend time visiting with patients, families, and staff and spread a bit of holiday cheer!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 10/27/20 9:28 AM HOLIDAY FAMILY SPONSORSHIP PRESENTED BY WALKER FURNITURE The Vegas Golden Knights partnered with Walker Furniture on their Home for the Holidays event, a tradition for more than 25 years. Each year, Walker Furiture donates entire households of furniture to Las Vegas families in need. The Vegas Golden Knights worked with Walker Furniture to make a delivery extra special for a special needs boy and his family. Vegas Golden Knights broadcasters, staff, cast members, and Chance delivered additional bedding, clothing, and VGK gear. The Golden Knights gifted the family with an entire street hockey set and spent time that afternoon playing with the family. BEDS FOR KIDS EVENT PRESENTED BY WALKER FURNITURE Each year, the Vegas Golden Knights and Walker Furniture join forces to host a Bed for Kids event at City National Arena. Eighteen kids are invited to skate with VGK Cast and Chance, and are treated to a lunch. The children are also provided with brand new bed sets, courtesy of Walker Furniture. 40 102020Community Report.indd 40
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RENO/CARSON CITY VISIT While the Vegas Golden Knights are Vegas Born, the organization is proud to call Nevada home. In December 2019, staff took a trip to Northern Nevada to host hockey clinics and watch parties in our home away from home. The Vegas Golden Knights visited Reno and hosted hockey clinics at Greenbrae Elementary School and Dilworth Middle School, where more than 250 kids were able to learn the fundamentals of hockey. They wrapped up the day with a watch party at the famous Little Waldorf Bar with 100+ Vegas Golden Knights fans. The team visited Carson City the next day, hosting hockey clinics at Bordewich-Bray Elementary School and Carson Middle School, where more than 200 kids learned the sport. The day ended with a food drive and watch party at the historic Nevada Governor’s Mansion with 150+ fans. The Vegas Golden Knights donated full street hockey equipment sets to all four schools visited including jerseys, nets, balls, sticks, and goalie equipment. More than 1,000 promotional items were given away to fans to strengthen the bond between the Vegas Golden Knights and Northern Nevada. 450+ 1,000+ ITEMS GIVEN AWAY LOCIANLHKOIDCKSEPYARCLTIINCIIPCASTED 41 102020Community Report.indd 41 10/27/20 9:28 AM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROVIDING MEALS 1,000+ 30+ Each year during rookie camp, even before taking the ice, the Vegas Golden Knights prospects serve meals at Catholic MEALS SERVED Charities. For the third year in a row, the youngest Vegas Golden Knights players put on their aprons and served meals to ROOKIES PARTICIPATED the less fortunate. Rookies assist with food prep, delivering meals, and socializing with guests - some of whom are the most 42 vulnerable in the valley. 102020Community Report.indd 42 10/27/20 9:28 AM
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GAME DAY MILITARY APPRECIATION The Vegas Golden Knights hosted a Military Appreciation game to coincide with Veterans Day in November. Players wore special camouflage military jerseys that were auctioned off during the game with proceeds from benefitting the Folded Flag Foundation. The Vegas Golden Knights hosted airmen from Creech Air Force Base, and current and past members of the military were honored throughout the night. 44 $59k RAISED 102020Community Report.indd 44 10/27/20 9:28 AM
GAME DAY HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER To celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer night, the Vegas Golden Knights honored those who have battled cancer and those currently in the fight. Fans were encouraged to fill out “I Fight For” cards and hold them up throughout the game. Players wore special lavender warm-up jerseys and used lavender stick tape. Jerseys were auctioned off during the game, raising ($) for the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. Shea Theodore’s grandmother, who was fighting her own battle with cancer at the time, performed an honorary puck drop before the game. The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, along with children from the Candlelighters Foundation, presented a $75,000 check to pediatric cancer organizations in the Las Vegas community. $75k 45 PCRAENSCEENRTOEDRGTAONPIEZDAITAIOTRNISC 102020Community Report.indd 45 10/27/20 9:28 AM
GAME DAY COMMUNITY TICKETS The Vegas Golden Knights and select players invited thousands of local Las Vegas 4,000+ 5 residents to attend hockey games during the 2019–20 season Alex Tuch, Nick Holden, Max Pacioretty, Paul Stastny and Deryk Engelland donated over 700 tickets, hosted meet and TICKETS GIVEN OUT IN THE PLAYERS greets and gifted gear and apparel to their guests. LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY The Vegas Golden Knights donated 100+ tickets for their Halloween Game to the Clark 10/27/20 9:28 AM County School District for families. The game provided a safe opportunity to dress up in costume and have some Halloween fun, all while cheering on the Vegas Golden Knights! In January 2020, the Vegas Golden Knights hosted their first college hockey tournament – The Fortress Invitational. The team donated 800+ tickets between the two days of games to different community groups including Nellis Air Force Base and CCSD. Four CCSD bands were invited to perform throughout the tournament and show off their musical skills! The Vegas Golden Knights rewarded each of the bands for their hard work by donating $1000 to each music program for continuation and advancement of music! Throughout the 2019-20 season, the Vegas Golden Knights ticketing team worked directly with community partners to invite them to attend VGK home games. The Vegas Golden Knights donated more than 2,000 tickets throughout the season to various groups. 46 102020Community Report.indd 46
GAME DAY MITES AT KNIGHT PRESENTED BY AAA INSURANCE Mites at Knight provides a unique opportunity for children ages 8 and under in local hockey leagues to skate under the bright 440 110 lights at The Fortress. Eleven teams participated in the program during the 2019-20 season, scrimmaging at intermission in front of family, friends, and 18,000 Golden Knights fans. GFOALMDIELNIEKSNAITGTHETNSDGEADMAE PLAYERS PARTICIPATED 102020Community Report.indd 47 47 10/27/20 9:28 AM
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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION VGK FOUNDATION EDUCATION VETE RANS YOUT $2.7M HUNGER donated H 5 pillars HEALTH 1 GOAL 150+ charities and organizations supported 17 60 42 24 14 Promote youth Health and wellness Help strengthen Contribute to first Hunger and homeless through sports efforts in the education efforts responders and efforts for those in need veterans support GALA Las Vegas Valley raising the skates CHARITY NIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT 1.7M RAFFLE IN-GAME AUCTIONS 290k+ 200k+ raised raised 800K+ 250k+ raised raised raised 1st Annual Charity Night 2nd Annual team gala 2nd Annual Golf Tournament grossed after payout Includes jerseys, sticks and wives baskets Money raised at each home game with the winner taking home 51% Fostering Youth of Las Vegas (through sports) • Fighting Hunger and Homelessness • Education – Enhance teaching and learning • Military and First Responders • Health and Wellness 49 102020Community Report.indd 49 10/27/20 9:28 AM
SUPPORTING OUR FRONT LINE rising to the occasion FOR those THAT SERVE VEGAS vegas golden knightS foundation COVID-19 Giving Donated to the local COVID-19 Task Force Paid part-time workers for the games missed due to COVID-19 (financial support from players) Meals provided for healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic Vegas locals given a safe environment to purchase daily household items Donated to help support organizations in severe need during COVID-19 -United Way, Three Square, OV, NV Hand, Catholic Charities Rolls of toilet paper donated to organizations in need Units of blood collected at the Red Cross Blood Drive at City National Arena 50 Fostering Youth of Las Vegas (through sports) • Fighting Hunger and Homelessness • Education – Enhance teaching and learning • Military and First Responders • Health and Wellness 102020Community Report.indd 50 10/27/20 9:29 AM
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