Wednesday "Knight" wisdom about good luck charms

What do you have for a good luck charm, Vegas Golden Knights fans? Do you wear your favorite jersey to T-Mobile Arena without washing it unless they win? What about that cute Chance plushie you carry to the couch on game day? Perhaps you're wearing those lucky fuzzy slippers to the couch, hoping for William Karlsson to score a goal?

Whatever your superstition is, it's part of an undying tradition etched in sports. We look for the most obscure articles to will our favorite teams to victory, whether it's an unwashed jersey or unwashed... underwear. Regardless, it's an underappreciated aspect of sports fandom, even if it's unsanitary and stinks a bit.

It's a good time to talk about good luck charms because the 2024-25 NHL regular season is coming. Many of us will have these tiny superstitions to will the Golden Knights to two points every night. Although Vegas won't recognize (or think about) these rituals, it's a kind gesture that puts the team in the forefront, where fans want victory first.

So what goes into the perfect good luck charm? What should Golden Knights fans look for when seeking the ultimate pendant? The only thing that shall be asked is that your good luck charm doesn't stink or leave a bad rash on your body. Other than that, let's explore the anatomy of the ideal charm.

What constitutes a good luck charm for the Vegas Golden Knights (is it from T-Mobile Arena?)

One thing that goes into a good luck charm is association, particularly with a good time. Perhaps it was the pin or hat you got at your first Vegas Golden Knights gameat T-Mobile Arena. Maybe it was the lucky Stanley Cup champions t-shirt you bought during the summer. Whatever the case, the good luck charm must invoke pleasant memories at the start.

You can also associate a favorite player with this ritual. Are you a fan of William Karlsson since "Day F****** One?" Take your shirt off and grab your favorite beer. Perhaps your motto is "Fun must be always." Get a Tomas Hertl jersey and wear it to every Golden Knights game. Whatever the case, send good vibes to your favorite player (and team).

Finally, it should help the team win whenever you bring it to a game... that is, most of the time. The Golden Knights aren't guaranteed to win every game you carry your good luck charm. However, it should have a winning record and earn a minimum of one point on numerous nights.

Regardless of what your superstitions are, hockey season is nearly upon us. Thank goodness because the season will bring new faces... and new traditions. That's what makes the game special, for fans will pull out all the stops to get their team a victory. That will be no different for Golden Knights fans packing T-Mobile Arena this season, for they want another title no matter how bad the smell is.