In Battle Of Favorite Sports Team, Golden Knights Top Raiders: Study

Author Shawn Tempesta

November 22nd, 2022 5:30 AM

When the Vegas Golden Knights took to the ice in 2017, the ride was incredible. An expansion team that lifted a city that just went through turmoil to nearly grasp the Stanley Cup in their first year. There was a belief that as soon as the Raiders relocated to Las Vegas – a relocation that was announced in 2017 – the Knights, in the 4th most popular league, would quickly recede in popularity to the Raiders in the most popular league.

In the words of the immortal Maury Povich: “that was a lie.”

According to a new study from NJOnlineGambling.com, it turns out Las Vegas is more obsessed with the Vegas Golden Knights than their NFL neighbors. The study used a mix of Google searches in the Las Vegas area and a survey, and the Knights took the crown as the most popular pro sports team in the state, as well as the Las Vegas area. Whether that has to do with the Raiders performance as of late, or the city not taking to a franchise that moved to the city versus being born here, the study doesn’t say.

The most sports obsessed city is…

The research also found something surprising. Of all the cities you’d consider the “most sports obsessed”, you might put Las Vegas at the top of the list. After all, with all the sports betting here it would make sense. Turns out it’s actually… Salt Lake City. Yes! Turns out the SLC searches for sports more per capita (and we mean WAY more) than any other of the 50 metro areas ranked. This isn’t the first time Utah has made a surprising splash on a list.

The most apathetic metro area? New York City. The home of the Yankees, Giants, Nets and about 19 other teams registered far below the rest of the pack per capita. Turns out all the investment bankers and food bloggers that moved there from points unknown aren’t big on sports.

So, rock on Golden Knights. Sure, it’s easier to get a season ticket now more than ever, but we know where Vegas’ loyalty lies.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

NHL Releases Las Vegas Golden Knights' Season Schedule, See Here

The official schedule for the Vegas Golden Knights‘ 2022-23 regular season has finally been released.

On Wednesday, July 6, the National Hockey League unveiled the schedule. However, there’s a slight difference to the VGK’s first game compared to pervious seasons.

For the second time since the team’s inception, the Golden Knights will start their season away rather than at home, according to the NHL.

The first game will be on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. with the VGKs playing against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

On Oct. 13, the Golden Knights will play their first home game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

According to the NHL, the Golden Knights will have a “season-high, seven-game homestand” that’ll start on Jan. 5, 2023.

This homestand will go as following:

Jan. 5 against Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan. 7 against Los Angeles Kings
Jan. 12 against Florida Panthers
Jan. 14 against Edmonton Oilers
Jan. 16 against Dallas Stars
Jan. 19 against Detroit Red Wings
Jan. 21 against Washington Capitals

After this homestand, the Golden Knights will play a “season high” of six consecutive games on the road, which starts immediately after the streak of home games.

Jan. 22 in Arizona (Coyotes)
Jan. 24 in New Jersey (Devils)
Jan. 27 in New York (Rangers)
Jan. 28 in New York (Islanders)
Feb. 7 in Tennessee (Predators)
Feb. 9 in Minnesota (Wild)

According to the NHL, VGK will play at T-Mobile Arena during key dates for Sin City! These dates include Nevada Day, New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the day of the National Football League’s Super Bowl LVII.

This season is sure to be an exciting one with new leadership and a change in command for the team.

Memberships for the full season will be available starting July 11 for the team’s 41 regular season games and additional preseason games.

“Key benefits to being a full-season member include the best pricing on tickets to all home games, a complimentary jersey, exclusive member-only events, and the ability to safely and conveniently resell game tickets,” the NHL stated.

For the Golden Knights‘ full 2022-23 schedule, see below!

Games in October
Tue. Oct. 11 at Los Angeles 7 p.m.

Thu. Oct. 13 vs. Chicago 7 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 15 at Seattle 7 p.m.

Tue. Oct. 18 at Calgary 6 p.m.

Thu. Oct. 20 vs. Winnipeg 7 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 22 vs. Colorado 7 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 24 vs. Toronto 7 p.m.

Tue. Oct. 25 at San Jose 7:30 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 28 vs. Anaheim 3 p.m.

Sun. Oct. 30 vs. Winnipeg 5 p.m.
Games In November
Tue. Nov. 1 at Washington 4 p.m.Thu. Nov. 3 at Ottawa 4 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 5 at Montreal 4 p.m.

Tue. Nov. 8 at Toronto 4 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 10 at Buffalo 4 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 12 vs. St. Louis 7 p.m.

Tue. Nov. 15 vs. San Jose 7 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 17 vs. Arizona 7 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 19 at Edmonton 7 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 21 at Vancouver 7:30 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 23 vs. Ottawa 7 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 25 vs. Seattle 5 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 26 vs. Vancouver 7 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 28 at Columbus 4 p.m.
Games In December
Thu. Dec. 1 at Pittsburgh 4 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3 at Detroit 4 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 5 at Boston 4 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 7 vs. N.Y. Rangers 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 9 vs. Philadelphia 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 11 vs. Boston 5 p.m.

Tue. Dec. 13 at Winnipeg 5 p.m.

Thu. Dec. 15 at Chicago 5:30 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 17 vs. N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 19 vs. Buffalo 7 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 21 vs. Arizona 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 23 vs. St. Louis 7 p.m.

Tue. Dec. 27 at Los Angeles 7:30 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 28 at Anaheim 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 31 vs. Nashville 12 p.m.
Games In January
Mon. Jan. 2 at Colorado 6 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 5 vs. Pittsburgh 7 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 7 vs. Los Angeles 7 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 12 vs. Florida 7 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 14 vs. Edmonton 7 p.m.

Mon. Jan. 16 vs. Dallas 3 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 19 vs. Detroit 7 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 21 vs. Washington 7 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 22 at Arizona 5 p.m.

Tue. Jan. 24 at New Jersey 4 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 27 at N.Y. Rangers 4 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 28 at N.Y. Islanders 4:30 p.m.
Games in February
Tue. Feb. 7 at Nashville 5 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 9 at Minnesota 5 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 12 vs. Anaheim 12 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 16 vs. San Jose 7 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 18 vs. Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.

Tue. Feb. 21 at Chicago 5:30 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 23 vs. Calgary 7 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 25 vs. Dallas 7 p.m.

Mon. Feb. 27 at Colorado 6 p.m.
Games In March
Wed. March 1 vs. Carolina 7 p.m.

Fri. March 3 vs. New Jersey 7 p.m.

Sun. March 5 vs. Montreal 3 p.m.

Tue. March 7 at Florida 4 p.m.

Thu. March 9 at Tampa Bay 4 p.m.

Sat. March 11 at Carolina 4 p.m.

Sun. March 12 at St. Louis 4 p.m.

Tue. March 14 at Philadelphia 4 p.m.

Thu. March 16 vs. Calgary 7 p.m.

Sun. March 19 vs Columbus 1 p.m.

Tue. March 21 at Vancouver 7 p.m.

Thu. March 23 at Calgary 6 p.m.

Sat. March 25 at Edmonton 7 p.m.

Tue. March 28 vs. Edmonton 7 p.m.

Thu. March 30 at San Jose 7:30 p.m.
Games In April
Sat. April. 1 vs. Minnesota 7 p.m.

Mon. April 3 at Minnesota 5 p.m.

Tue. April 4 at Nashville 5 p.m.

Thu. April 6 vs. Los Angeles 7 p.m.

Sat. April 8 at Dallas 5 p.m.

Tue. April 11 vs. Seattle 7 p.m.

Thu. April 13 at Seattle 7 p.m.
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