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About Kevin Allen

Kevin has written professionally for almost 50 years. He was USA TODAY's lead hockey writer from 1986 to 2019. He has written more than 25 sports books. The Wayne, Michigan native received the Lester Patrick Award for contributions to hockey in 2013. In 2014, the Hockey Hall of Fame honored him with the Elmer Ferguson for his work as a writer.

Alec Martinez Vegas Golden Knights (Photo- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2024-04-25
The Golden Knights didn't miss a beat when Alec Martinez stepped into the lineup for injured defenseman Nicolas Hague.
Vegas Golden Knights game, Jonathan Marchessault
2024-04-25
The Golden Knights played a perfect road game to shut down the Stars and take a 2-0 lead in their…
logan thompson, vegas golden Knights
2024-04-24
The Golden Knights' power play has been greatly aided by Tomas Hertl's arrival to become the team's net-front presence.
Vegas Golden Knights, Game 1 Stanley Cup Final
2024-04-23
The Vegas Golden Knights only managed 15 shots on goal and still found a way to down the Dallas Stars…
Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup, Defeat Florida Panthers 7-2
2024-04-22
Mark Stone (lacerated spleen) will return to the Vegas Golden Knights lineup tonight when they play Game 1 of the…
Mark Stone, Stanley Cup playoffs, NHL trade rumors
2024-04-21
The Vegas Golden Knights take advantage of the league's LTIR rules to stay as competitive as they can be in…
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) and defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) celebrate after Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights defeated the Panthers 7-2 to take a 2-0 series lead. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
2024-04-21
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy doesn't have an easy decision to start in goal in Game 1 against Dallas Stars.
Vegas Golden Knights bottom-six, William Karlsson, Nic Roy
2024-04-20
What the Golden Knights need to do this spring to make another extended run in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
Vegas Golden Knights, Mark Stone, Game 5 win
2024-04-19
Losing final game vs. Anaheim means the Golden Knights play the Dallas Stars, instead of Edmonton, in the first round…
Golden Knights game, Logan Thompson
2024-04-18
If the Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim tonight, they will stay in third place in the Pacific Division. They will…