Vince Sapienza

Mar 19, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Vince Sapienza

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Skatin’ Rebels capped an already historic season with their first national championship in program history, beating the Adrian College Bulldogs in the finale at the ACHA National Championships. It was a year in the making. After coming up short in the 2024 National Championship game to the same Adrian College, the Skatin' Rebels earned their redemption in St. Louis with a dominant, 7-3 victory.

Mar 13, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Vince Sapienza

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The UNLV hockey program would describe their program, and more specifically the locker room, as a brotherhood; and for a pair of players for the roster, that means more than most for Cole and Jaxsen Wyatt. “I actually didn’t like hockey at first, but he kept playing so I was kind of forced to keep playing and eventually it kind of worked out for both of us,” smiled Skatin' Rebels defenseman Jaxsen Wyatt.

Mar 11, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Vince Sapienza

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The NHL season is a marathon and for the players, the best way to survive the long haul is by staying healthy. One of the ways that’s accomplished is by taking care of their bodies on the ice and in the kitchen. “A normal person is going to burn 1,800 - 2,000 calories in a day, these guys will burn 1,800 - 2000 calories in 20 minutes on the ice. Their nutritional needs are way more than the average person,” explained Golden Knights Executive Chef, Brian Perkins.

Mar 6, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Vince Sapienza

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - An original misfit is returning to the Vegas Golden Knights, according to reports. Reilly Smith was traded from the New York Rangers back to Las Vegas. Reilly Smith is heading back to #VegasBorn https://t.co/Izx8YfKriK— Vince Sapienza (@VinceSapienza) March 6, 2025In return, the Rangers will receive Brendan Brisson and the third-round pick for the NHL entry draft. The pick was previously traded by the San Jose Sharks to Vegas last year in exchange for Tomas Hertl.

Feb 25, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Vince Sapienza

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Since the arrival of the Golden Knights and the subsequent Stanley Cup Championship, there is no question hockey has been the fastest growing sport in Las Vegas. Now, the organization is looking to expand the sport within the valley, creating the Vegas Golden Knights High School Hockey League. “It’s definitely something people are clamoring for,” said America First Center Director of Coaching and Instructor Programming, Brian Salcido.