The Henderson Silver Knights have locked in another familiar face on the blue line, signing Brandon Hickey to a one-year AHL contract extension for the 2026-27 season.
Hickey’s return gives Henderson another dose of defensive depth after the Vegas Golden Knights also brought back Lukas Cormier for another year. The Silver Knights announced the move on July 7, 2026, with a simple message: “HICKS.
IS. BACK.
🚒”
This will be Hickey’s sixth season with Henderson, extending a run that began in 2021-22 and has already reached 222 career games with the organization. Last season, the former third-round pick of the Calgary Flames in the 2014 NHL Draft posted a goal and six assists in 37 games for the Silver Knights.
Hickey’s hockey résumé stretches well beyond Henderson. He served as captain of Boston University during his senior season and played for the Terriers from 2014 to 2018. He also represented Team Canada at the 2016 World Junior Championship and the 2017 Spengler Cup, winning a gold medal in the process.
What stands out most about Hickey, though, is the edge he brings every night. He has built a reputation as one of Henderson’s scrappier players, someone willing to jump into scrums and stand up for teammates. That kind of presence has made him a valued defensive piece for the Silver Knights.
For the Golden Knights, this likely won’t register as a major roster move. The source of his value is Henderson, where his style fits cleanly if the team wants a little more bite and a little more grit on the back end.
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