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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.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 01: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) fires a shot that is saved by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) and goaltender Logan Thompson (36) during the Las Vegas Golden Knights game versus the Washington Capitals on November 1, 2022 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)
2025-04-05
The Vegas Golden Knights try to fend off the Kings for first in the Pacific Division. Alex Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s…
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15), left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16), center Jack Eichel (9) and center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrate after Dorofeyev's first goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
2025-04-05
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are less than two weeks away, and the Vegas Golden Knights have a legitimate shot to…
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel, right, drives down the ice with the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar drops back to cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
2025-04-04
The Vegas Golden Knights are losing control of the Pacific Division. The Edmonton Oilers are down another superstar; Cale Makar…
Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy meets with the media 4/3/2025 (Photo/Screenshot- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2025-04-04
Following the Vegas Golden Knights’ uninspired 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Bruce Cassidy criticized their efforts.
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) skates up the ice against Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
2025-04-04
The Winnipeg Jets shutout the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The Golden Knights looked listless and uninspired, and deserved their…
Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets HOME Gameday Graphic
2025-04-03
The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Winnipeg Jets for the third and final time this season. Here’s everything you…
Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) handles the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
2025-04-03
The Vegas Golden Knights provided injury updates on Tomáš Hertl and Alex Pietrangelo. A dangerous move in a fight warrants…
Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with right wing Mark Stone (61) after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
2025-04-02
The Vegas Golden Knights continue their historic success. The NHL Soap Opera continues in Vancouver and starts with the New…
Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin (92) knocks the puck up the ice against Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
2025-04-02
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 to split the season series. However, the Golden Knights clinched a…
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)
2025-04-02
The Vegas Golden Knights clinched their seventh playoff berth in eight seasons. That’s not unprecedented, but how it came to…