Golden Knights Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary
The franchise honored its inaugural 2017-18 roster with fan festivities and a special game in Las Vegas.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Hockey
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The Vegas Golden Knights marked the 10-year anniversary of their inaugural season home game with fan events and special tributes. The organization celebrated the legacy of the 2017-18 team, which famously secured 51 regular-season wins and reached the Stanley Cup Final.
Why it matters
This celebration highlights the rapid impact the franchise has had on the local Las Vegas community since its 2017 debut. It serves as an opportunity for fans to reconnect with the original players who helped establish the teams identity.
The 2017-18 inaugural team recorded 51 wins during its debut regular season before reaching the Stanley Cup Final. The franchise has achieved three appearances in the Stanley Cup Final within its nine-year history.
The players
William Karlsson
He is an original member of the 2017-18 Vegas Golden Knights roster who remains with the team.
Shea Theodore
He is a defenseman and original member of the 2017-18 Vegas Golden Knights roster who remains with the team.
Brayden McNabb
He is a veteran defenseman who has been with the Vegas Golden Knights since the inaugural 2017-18 season.
The details
Players from the 2017-18 roster, including William Karlsson, Shea Theodore, and Brayden McNabb, joined fans for festivities at City National Arena and Paramount+ Plaza. The team also commemorated the milestone by wearing their original gray sweaters for the final time during the game against the Kings.
Timeline
October 1, 2017: The date associated with the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting.
2017: The year of the Vegas Golden Knights inaugural season.
Friday, October 9, 2026: Practice and autograph session held at City National Arena.
Saturday, October 10, 2026: Fan Fest and anniversary game versus the Kings.
Season Trajectory
The Vegas Golden Knights remain deeply tied to the local community legacy following the 2017 Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. This anniversary celebration reinforces the bond between the club and the city it helped heal during its inaugural year.
Fans attending the anniversary festivities at City National Arena arrived as early as 7 a.m. to participate in the autograph sessions. Attendees at the Fan Fest at Paramount+ Plaza utilized the 4-6 p.m. window to engage with the team.
The takeaway
The event highlights the importance of retaining core roster members to build long-term franchise identity and community ties. Teams can successfully leverage historic inaugural seasons to sustain fan engagement over a decade of competition.
Further reading
For more on the franchise history, visit the Hockey section.
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