The Golden Knights are turning Nevada Day into a full afternoon of hockey, white jerseys and Silver State pride.
Friday’s matchup with the New Jersey Devils, set for 3 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena, is being billed as the team’s annual Nevada Day game and is presented by Travel Nevada.
The date ties directly to Nevada’s admission to the Union on Oct. 31, 1864, and Vegas will mark it on the ice by wearing its white jerseys. Fans are being asked to follow suit and show up in white as well.
The celebration starts before puck drop. At Paramount+ Plaza, fans will be able to shop the latest Golden Knights x VANS collection beginning at 10 a.m. PT, with additional VGK x VANS merchandise from Violent Gentleman also on sale.
The team is also putting specialty signed jerseys up for auction. Fans can get a preview of those items along the concourse near sections 11 and 12, and the proceeds will go to the VGK Foundation in support of its ongoing programming with the Clark County School District.
Nevada Day items will be available beyond the arena, too. T-shirts, pucks and other commemorative merchandise can be purchased at The Arsenal at City National Arena.
Travel Nevada has already added to the holiday theme with its “Ultimate Hockey Experience” sweepstakes. The prize package went to one lucky winner and three friends, who received tickets to Friday’s game, official Golden Knights jerseys, premium transportation to and from T-Mobile Arena and a chance to attend the postgame press conference.
With the Devils in town, a holiday crowd expected and a full slate of themed merchandise and fan events on deck, the Golden Knights are making this one feel bigger than a standard Friday matinee.
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