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Tahoe Knight Monsters

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Tahoe Knight Monsters
CityStateline, Nevada
LeagueECHL
ConferenceWestern
DivisionMountain
Founded2024
Home arenaTahoe Blue Event Center
ColorsTeal, gold, black[1]
     
Owner(s)Tim Tebow
David Hodges
Head coachAlex Loh[2]
CaptainLuke Adam[3]
MediaFOX 5 Las Vegas
ABC 8 (Reno)[4]
Mixlr (Radio Internet)
AffiliatesVegas Golden Knights (NHL)
Henderson Silver Knights (AHL)
Websiteknightmonstershockey.com

The Tahoe Knight Monsters are an American minor league professional ice hockey team based in the Lake Tahoe area. The team made its debut in the ECHL in the 2024–25 season, playing their home games at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada.

Currently, the Knight Monsters are affiliated with the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League and the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League.[5]

History

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On July 10, 2023, the ECHL awarded an expansion team to the Lake Tahoe area to start play in the 2024–25 season.[6][7][8] The ownership group consists of Tim Tebow and David Hodges. The club will play in the newly constructed Tahoe Blue Event Center located in Stateline, Nevada, near South Lake Tahoe, California.

On November 30, 2023, the team unveiled its name and logo, noting inspiration from the folklore monster Tahoe Tessie.[9][10]

On July 16, 2024, the Knight Monsters announced a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights.[5]

Players

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Current roster

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Updated July 11, 2024. [11]

Team roster
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace Contract
48 Canada Anthony Collins (A) F R 35 2024 Langley, British Columbia CAN Knight Monsters
96 United States Brennan Kapcheck D R 28 2024 Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA Knight Monsters
26 United States Nate Kallen D R 27 2024 San Diego, California, USA Knight Monsters
81 United States Blake Christensen F L 29 2024 Coral Springs, Florida, USA Knight Monsters
55 United States Chris Dodero F L 28 2024 West Chicago, Illinois, USA Knight Monsters
17 United States Adam Robbins F R 24 2024 Alpine, New Jersey, CAN Knight Monsters
4 United States Brandon Tabakin D L 24 2024 Woodbury, New York, USA Knight Monsters
- United States Jeff Solow D L 28 2024 Naples, Florida, USA Knight Monsters
28 United States Logan Nelson (A) C R 31 2024 Rogers, Minnesota, USA Knight Monsters
8 United States Ryan Orgel D R 27 2024 Los Angeles, California, USA Knight Monsters
9 United States Troy Loggins LW L 29 2024 Huntington Beach, California USA Knight Monsters
23 United States Jake Johnson D L 26 2024 Bloomington, Minnesota USA Knight Monsters
7 Canada Elijah Vilio D L 27 2024 Abbotsford, British Columbia CAN Knight Monsters
- Canada Shane Bull F L 25 2024 Whitby, Ontario CAN Knight Monsters
19 Canada Luke Adam (C) C L 34 2024 St. John's, Newfoundland CAN Knight Monsters
22 United States Cal Kiefiuk F R 24 2025 Macomb, Michigan USA Knight Monsters
15 United States Jake McGrew RW L 25 2025 Orange, California USA Knight Monsters
30 Canada Jordan Papirny G L 28 2025 Edmonton, Alberta CAN Silver Knights
46 Canada Samuel Mayer D L 21 2025 L'Orignal, Ontario CAN Silver Knights
49 Ukraine Artur Cholach D L 21 2025 Lviv Ukraine Silver Knights
12 United States Bear Hughes F L 23 2025 Post Falls, Idaho USA Silver Knights
13 Canada Simond Pinar F L 23 2025 Drummondville, Quebec CAN Silver Knights
21 Canada Sloan Stanick F L 21 2025 Rapid City, Manitoba CAN Silver Knights
10 Canada Jett Jones C L 22 2025 Olds, Alberta CAN Silver Knights
31 United States Isaiah Saville G L 24 2025 Anchorage, Alaska USA Golden Knights

Team captain

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Head coach

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References

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  1. ^ "Introducing the Tahoe Knight Monsters". ECHL. November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023. The team's colors are teal, gold and black.
  2. ^ a b Murray, Chris (May 29, 2024). "Tahoe Knight Monsters name Alex Loh as franchise's inaugural head coach". Nevada SportsNet.
  3. ^ a b https://knightmonstershockey.com/news/2024/10/knight-monsters-announce-team-captains-for-inaugural-season
  4. ^ https://knightmonstershockey.com/news/2024/10/tahoe-knight-monsters-team-up-with-the-silver-state-sports-entertainment-network-to-broadcast-select-games-across-nevada
  5. ^ a b "Vegas Golden Knights Announce Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement with ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters". Vegas Golden Knights. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "ECHL approves Expansion Membership for Lake Tahoe". ECHL. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "Tim Tebow will be part of ownership team bringing hockey to Lake Tahoe, ECHL says". ksl.com. July 10, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Vaughan, Matt (July 10, 2023). "Professional hockey coming to Lake Tahoe". kolotv.com. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "New local hockey team name revealed - Tahoe Knight Monsters". Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  10. ^ Timko, Steve (November 30, 2023). "New Lake Tahoe hockey team unveils its name and logo". kolotv.com. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  11. ^ "Tahoe Knight Monsters roster".
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