Well, folks. It looks like we're doing it again. The Vegas Golden Knights will appear in the 2025 Rookie Showcase, similar to last year's event (which was the Rookie Faceoff).
This time? It's the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. However, there's a catch: only two games will feature the Golden Knights this time around.
Date | Time | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
September 13 | 2 PM PST | Utah Mammoth |
September 14 | 12 PM PST | Colorado Avalanche |
That's right, dear reader. It's an all-mountain affair as the Golden Knights play Colorado and Utah. This time, it's a "showcase" compared to a "faceoff" like last year's matinee in El Segundo. However, the premise is still the same.
You're seeing the stars of tomorrow compete to move one step closer to their NHL dreams. With the NHL Draft coming up in Los Angeles, Golden Knights fans will see who could participate in this year's event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
The tournament is from September 12 to September 14 at South Suburban Sports Complex. The Avalanche previously hosted the tournament in 2016, with the schedule rotating each year among its participating teams. Colorado and Utah will kick things off on September 12, while the Golden Knights and Avalanche finish things on September 14.
Yes, October might be a few months away. Preseason games and rookie tournaments don't mean much to the average hockey fan, either. However, you can't go wrong with an appetizer before the main course hits. Before you know it, the triple-digit temperatures will die down and fans won't have their bodies melt in the sweltering heat.
Hold strong, Golden Knights fans. We'll get through this.