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Golden Knights forward Ryan Carpenter has a finance and accounting background at Bowling Green.

Golden Knights

The Skating Accountant: VGK’s Carpenter Shares Bowling Green Roots with GM GM and VGK Prospect

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Alan Snel George McPhee, Ryan Carpenter

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com He’s not quite ready to negotiate his own contract like Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew

The VGK signed defenseman for six more years because of his play on the ice and his community presence off the ice.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Lose Shootout — But Gain Nate Schmidt for Six More Years

October 24, 2018October 25, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee, Nate Schmidt, Shea Theodore

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Golden Knights fans left T-Mobile Arena a bit blue after the VGK dropped a shootout

Tom Wagner and his pals wear the VGK hat that Wagner is looking to manufacture. Photo credit: J. Tyge O'Donnell/LVSportsBiz.com

Golden Knights

VGK Lose Preseason Game Monday But Win A Defenseman–Shea Theodore Signed To 7-Year Deal

September 24, 2018September 25, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee, Gerard Gallant, Shea Theodore

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Let’s get the big news over first. Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee said after the

This was the final game for Nick Suzuki to play as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights organization Sunday night.

Golden Knights

VGK General Manager Delivers Harsh Facts of Life to Suzuki Sunday: It’s a Business and Don’t Take It Personally

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Alan Snel Deryk Engelland, Eric Tosi, George McPhee, Nick Suzuki

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com On Sunday night, a young pro hockey player named Nick Suzuki — a mere

Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee chats with the media Thursday.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ GM McPhee Advice For VGK Players: What Team Is Supplying You Is Enough

September 6, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee, Nate Schmidt

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com George McPhee strolled into the media chat room, wearing his zippered sweatshirt with “GM” on

Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Missed Out On Winning Cup, But Karlsson, Gallant, Engelland, McPhee Sweep NHL Honors For VGK At League Awards Show In Vegas

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Deryk Engelland, George McPhee, Gerard Gallant, Jonathan Marchessault, Phil Pritchard

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman — and the team owners — just can’t get enough of

Even a VGK fan by the name of Steve Sisolak, who won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to run for Nevada governor, was taking photos of the players like William Karlsson.

Golden Knights

‘This City Is Home Now’: Golden Knights With Final Hurrah At Fan Thank You Rally

June 13, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, Bruce Cusick, Dave Goucher, George McPhee, Nate Schmidt, Shane Hnidy

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com It was June 13 and 5:30 p.m. and it was supposed to be Game 7

Barry Melrose loves Vegas -- and the hockey team, too.

Golden Knights

ESPN’s Barry Melrose Loves Vegas – And Golden Knights, Too

June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 Alan Snel Barry Melrose, Brian MacLellan, George McPhee, Gerard Gallant

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Washington, D.C. — He was relaxing on a couch in the Grand Hyatt lobby

Caps take 2-1;lead in SCF

Golden Knights

Washington’s Big Red Crowd Soaks Up Capitals’ 3-1 Win Over Golden Knights In SCF Game 3

June 2, 2018June 3, 2018 Alan Snel George McPhee

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Washington, D.C. — It was a big, loud red-clad crowd in the downtown ice arena

Bill Foley from a previous interview.

Golden Knights

Golden Knights Owner Foley: VGK Crushing Postseason Game Ticket and Merchandise Sales At T-Mobile Arena

May 29, 2018June 4, 2018 Alan Snel Bill Foley, George McPhee, Kerry Bubolz, Todd Pollock

By ALAN SNEL LVSportsBiz.com Before Golden Knights owner Bill Foley went to hit golf balls Tuesday afternoon, he chatted

July 5, 2021

Alan Snel, veteran journalist and LVSportsBiz.com publisher. ASnel@LVSportsBiz.com.

LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking news on Las Vegas’ sports/stadium industry. Our stories are quoted nationally and we set the sportsbiz news agenda in Las Vegas. Publisher Alan Snel has reported on the business of sports and stadiums in Denver, South Florida, New York, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

LVSportsBiz.com’s Written Word Series: Our storytelling focuses on original story lines.

June 2024: A father’s connection

June 2026: Baseball and the radio

April 2018: NHL team born in the desert

March 2020: Gratitude for being alive

June 2017: Birth of a website

August 2026: Team president does it all

BRIEFS

A’s stadium premium club sold out: Athletics say their new stadium’s exclusive club called the Athletic Club behind home plate is sold out, with 76 percent of the buyers from Southern Nevada. The A’s plan on opening their domed $2.1 billion stadium on the Strip in 2028.

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

May 24, 2021

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel is a nationally-known bicycle rights leader and bicycle travel writer.

Alan focuses on reducing road violence and has asked government to enforce road safety laws, design better roads for bicyclists and walkers not just motorists, educate drivers, install more penalties for reckless motorists and lower speed limits.

Here are Alan’s travel story samples, literary adventures based on Alan’s expansive and curious approach to reporting sports-business news and a bicycle life:

Let’s Pedal Zion National Park

Bicycling Bristlecone Trail At 9,000 Feet

Biking magical Seattle and the Northwest

Bicycling the Tour de Stadiums of Las Vegas

Las Vegas bicyclist struck by bullet during memorial ride

Incomparable Grand Canyon by bike

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel has also written two books: Long Road Back To Las Vegas and Bicycle Man. Purchase Long Road Back To Las Vegas on Amazon and contact Alan to buy Bicycle Man at asnel@LVSportsBiz.com.