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About Hannah Kirkell

Hannah Kirkell is a beat writer covering the Vegas Golden Knights for Vegas Hockey Now on Sportsnaut. She studied journalism at both Georgia State University and Florida International University. She previously covered the Pittsburgh Penguins for DK Pittsburgh Sports. She has also written for Sporting News.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
2025-09-03
On Tuesday, the NHL and NHL Players Association officially ratified a new CBA. Here’s what it entails and how it…
TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing Mitchell Marner (16) in warmups prior to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs on May 7, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire)
2025-08-29
Newest Vegas Golden Knight Mitch Marner opens up, coming clean about an invasion of privacy that caused him to leave…
Jack Eichel celebrates after scoring a goal vs the Minnesota Wild (Photo/Screenshot- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2025-08-25
Despite becoming eligible on July 1st, Jack Eichel hasn’t signed an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. However, there’s no…
EDMONTON, AB - MAY 12: Las Vegas Golden Knights Defenceman Shea Theodore (27) stops Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) in the first period of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Edmonton Oilers game versus the Las Vegas Golden Knights on May 12, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswear)
2025-08-24
William Nylander spoke about Mitch Marner signing with the Vegas Golden Knights. Tkachuk had surgery; when willMcDavid sign an extension?
Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner meets with the media 7/1//2025 (Photo/Screenshot- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2025-08-23
Mitch Marner didn’t want to leave Toronto. Instead, the Maple Leafs’ constant failures pushed him into the waiting arms of…
Vegas Golden Knights Defenseman Shea Theodore (27) controls the puck during the first period of the National Hockey League game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the New York Islanders on February 4, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.
2025-08-14
At age 30, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore makes his first appearance on NHL Network’s list of the Top…
The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate their Game 3 win against the Edmonton Oilers 5/10/2025 (Photo/Screenshot- NHL via Twitter)
2025-08-10
The Vegas Golden Knights cracked the top five in Sara Civian’s Top Ten Contenders for the 2026 Stanley Cup ranking.
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 10: Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) celebrates scoring a goal with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2)during Game Four of the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers on June 10, 2023 at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire)
2025-08-09
Fans have appreciated every player who donned the Golden Knights jersey-- but certain players deserve a little more acknowledgment.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomáš Hertl celebrates after scoring 4/26/2025 (Photo/Screenshot- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2025-08-02
Last season, the Vegas Golden Knights were an offensive juggernaut. They had seven players who scored at a 20+ goal…
Trevor Connelly during the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase (Photo/Screenshot- USA Hockey via Twitter)
2025-07-29
Vegas Golden Knights prospect Trevor Connolly suffered an injury. The Devils could trade for Nazem Kadri; Nick Bäckström returned to…