Alan Snel, Author at LVSportsBiz

The playoffs will bring a level of hockey and arena experience even more intense than the regular season. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Greatest Show On Ice In Las Vegas Will Get Even More Intense During Playoffs

April 9, 2018 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant, Jonathan Marchessault

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The Vegas Golden Knights have played some memorable games at home — the emotionally-charged season-opener;

Anatomy of a Golden Knights convert -- how Dianne West got hooked on the Golden Knights.

Golden Knights

The Accidental Golden Knights Fan: ‘I Did Not See This Coming’

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Alan Snel Dianne West

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Sports marketing and sales people adore analytics, demographics and numbers. In Las Vegas, it

Follow LVSportsBiz.com through the Vegas Golden Knights playoffs. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena

Golden Knights/Foley Vs. LA Kings/Anschutz Begins This Week At Arena Partly-Owned By Both Team Owners

April 8, 2018April 9, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Dan Ackerman, Phil Anschutz

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Vegas Golden Knights and Bill Foley vs. the Los Angeles Kings and Phil Anschutz.

Last home-opener for 51s at Cashman Thursday night. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

51s Aviators

Cashman Field’s Final Home-Opener For 51s Brings Dollar Beer Night, Thirsty Fans and Some Sentimental Memories

April 5, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Don Logan

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com He was the first fan in the ballpark when the Cashman Field gates opened in

Polaris Avenue closed because of Raiders stadium flood channel work.

Raiders Stadium Raiders Team

Raiders Stadium Flood Channel Work Forces Closure Of Polaris Avenue

April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 Alan Snel

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Work crews building the $1.8 billion Raiders stadium had Polaris Avenue closed Wednesday as they

Steve Sisolak is using his love for the Golden Knights as part of his gubernatorial campaign strategy. Photo credit: Daniel Clark/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

Sisolak Uses Golden Knights Game Images For Gubernatorial Campaign TV Ad During Last Night’s VGK Broadcast

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 Alan Snel Chris Giunchigliani, Marc Badain, Steve Sisolak

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com The intersection of sports and politics was on full display during the broadcast of the

It's photo day for the Las Vegas 51s and their bat dog, Finn.

51s Aviators

51s Will Spend Summer Saying Adios To Cashman While Mapping Details For New Summerlin Ballpark

April 3, 2018January 31, 2019 Alan Snel Chuck Johnson, Finn the bat dog, Jerry Reuss

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It’s a pro baseball spring rite — the team photo on the ball field where

Founding partner Joe Maloof worked with his brothers to sell Las Vegas to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Photo credit: Erik John Ricardo/LVSportsBiz.com

Featured Golden Knights Sports Marketing

Exclusive: Birth Of Golden Knights Began With Maloofs’ Trips To NHL Commish Bettman In NY

April 2, 2018August 30, 2021 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Gary Bettman, Gavin Maloof, George Maloof, Joe Maloof, Phil Maloof

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Before a soft-spoken Swede made time stand still in Las Vegas Saturday night with hockey’s

More history.

Golden Knights

At Final Home Game, Golden Knights Clinch Pacific Division Crown Thanks To Wild Bill’s Highlight-Reel Goal Before Season’s Biggest Crowd

March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 Alan Snel Gerard Gallant

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Here we are on March 31, the final home game of the season, and the

El Chelis says don't say, "puto," at Lights games.

Lights

El Chelis Tells Fans On Video Released Friday To Stop Shouting ‘Puto’ Slur At Las Vegas Lights Soccer Games

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 Alan Snel El Chelis, Joel Huiqui

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com LVSportsBiz.com suggested a month ago the Las Vegas Lights’ colorful coach/technical director, El Chelis, tell

July 5, 2021

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