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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.

Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund (64) and Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate Granlund's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)
2025-03-13
The Vegas Golden Knights might have a goaltending problem. The Devils keep winning without Jack Hughes; Mikko Rantanen responds to…
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov, left, celebrates with goaltender Adin Hill after the team's win against the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
2025-03-13
The Vegas Golden Knights don’t have a goaltending problem; they have a solid starter. But down the stretch, the backup…
Vegas Golden Knights players Paul Cotter and Alex Peitrangelo celebrate a goal 10/30/23 at T-Mobile Arena
2025-03-12
The Vegas Golden Knights lost in overtime; the Los Angeles Kings gained ground in the standings. The Athletic calls the…
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, second from right, celebrates after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
2025-03-12
The Vegas Golden Knights fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime on Tuesday. Here’s my report card and player grades:
PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 11: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) scores a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights on March 11, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire)
2025-03-12
The Vegas Golden Knights started slow and never recovered, falling 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime. My analysis:
Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins AWAY Gameday Graphic
2025-03-11
The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second and final time this season. Here’s everything you…
Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand meets with the Media Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand meets with the Media (Photo/Screenshot-Florida Panthers via Twitter)
2025-03-11
The Vegas Golden Knights are second in the Western power rankings. Brad Marchand meets with the media; Aaron Ekblad is…
Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) skates between Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) and center Tomas Hertl (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
2025-03-10
The Vegas Golden Knights are a good team. Unfortunately for them, the Los Angeles Kings have their number. My analysis:
Marc-Andre Fleury, NHL trade rumors, Vegas Golden Knights.
2025-03-10
The Vegas Golden Knights lost on Sunday but still hold a commanding lead over the Pacific Division. The Bruins scorned…
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
2025-03-10
The Vegas Golden Knights mounted a comeback but failed to overcome a slow start and fell 6-5 to the Los…