The three best brawlers in Vegas Golden Knights history
Wrestlemania starts today, which means it's time to honor the best fighters in Vegas Golden Knights history.
Wrestlemania starts today, bringing professional wrestling to its climax. Iconic moments, the WWE's best superstars, and memorable matches will go down at the "Showcase of the Immortals." It's also a display of the best grapplers and fighters in the business. So what does this have to do with the Vegas Golden Knights?
For one, the Golden Knights have had its share of fighters in its short-lived history. You can't have an incredible NHL franchise making the Stanley Cup Final twice without a brawler, after all. With that, let's look at the three best fighters in Vegas Golden Knights history.
1. Ryan Reaves
No list of Golden Knights fighters is complete without Ryan Reaves. The Canadian brawler was well-known for taking down a foe or two. In fact, he's got a laundry list of hockey fights, including Pat Maroon.
Urban legend has it that Reaves had over 75 fights in his NHL career heading into the Matt Rempe fight. He's never been a player to shy away from his opponents, making him a threat on the ice. That's what made him unique on the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nowadays, he's taking on monsters like Rempe, even taking them to school. It's safe to say Reaves has still got it, landing some brutal blows to his opponents.
2. Deryk Engelland
Another memorable fighter was none other than Deryk Engelland. The brawler already made Nevada his home, playing for the Las Vegas Wranglers. So why not take down players like Valeri Nichushkin (pictured above)? That was his bread and butter, making him a force with the Vegas Golden Knights.
These days, Engelland is serving as the franchise's ambassador. He started the Vegas Born Heroes Foundation, which focused on Las Vegas citizens contributing to the city. Engelland might've softened up. But he was an absolute wrecking ball during his heyday.
3. Keegan Kolesar
Assuming the role of enforcer for the Vegas Golden Knights, Keegan Kolesar has gotten into 14 fights in the past two seasons. He's a bigger body who's not afraid to get his hands dirty.
The winger's also become valuable to the team, scoring crucial goals on the fourth line. Kolesar is also no stranger to getting physical, delivering 254 hits in the NHL (fourth-best).
Kolesar has made his niche well-known in the Golden Knights community. He's a hard-hitting forward on the lower lines, using his body to punish the competition. It's a vital part of the defending champions, adding more bite to their overall game.