The arena takes elements from City National Arena in Summerlin, where the Golden Knights practice, but includes subtle additions to give the similarly laid-out building a unique feel. The building features two NHL-size sheets of ice, one dubbed the Vegas Golden Knights rink and featuring the Knights’ logo, and the other the Silver Knights rink, as that’s where the organization’s recently purchased American Hockey League franchise will practice. “They are proud of their city, and they’re really, really excited about this project … I think it’s going to be a hit.”
“Henderson, specifically, man they’re a proud bunch,” said Darren Eliot, vice president of hockey programming and facility operations for the Knights. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) group of junior Golden Knights players made their way into Lifeguard Arena in Henderson on Monday afternoon, excitement evident on their faces.Īll parties involved feel just like those 12-year-olds do about the soon-to-be-completed 120,000-square-foot hockey facility, built in partnership with Henderson, which contributed $15.15 million toward the nearly $26 million project. The plaza construction project can be seen from the windows of the Golden Knights' Lifeguard Arena on Monday, Oct.
