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Eric Cruikshank

Eric is a recent graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Sport Media Program and is covering the Vegas Golden Knights with The Hockey Writers. He's been covering hockey for nearly five years, previously writing for Editor in Leaf covering the Toronto Maple Leafs on Fansided, as well as Mile High Hockey covering the Colorado Avalanche on SB Nation.

Golden Knights’ Disastrous Defense Leads to Loss vs. Maple Leafs

Eric Cruikshank | February 23, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights (32-19-6) had no answer for Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night in a lopsided 7-3 loss at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights have…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Which Golden Knights Should Be Heading to the 2026 Olympics?

Eric Cruikshank | February 16, 2024

One of the most exciting aspects of the 2024 All-Star festivities was the announcements made regarding the future of NHL players’ participation in international events. In addition to the NHL’s…

Categories Olympics, Vegas Golden Knights

Hill Leads Golden Knights to Streak-Snapping Victory Over Oilers

Eric Cruikshank | February 7, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights (30-15-6) returned from the NHL All-Star Break with a statement victory, defeating the Edmonton Oilers (29-16-1) 3-1 and ending their 16-game winning streak. The Golden Knights…

Categories Golden Knights Goaltending, Vegas Golden Knights

Marchessault’s Hat Trick Leads Golden Knights Past Rangers

Eric Cruikshank | January 27, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-14-6) picked up their fifth win in their last six games after defeating the New York Rangers (29-16-3) 5-2 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Thompson Shining Bright Despite Depleted Golden Knights Lineup

Eric Cruikshank | January 20, 2024

It’s no secret that the biggest issue the Vegas Golden Knights have faced over the past few seasons has been their injury troubles. They’ve proven that they can overcome these…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Injury Troubles Continue in Loss to Avalanche

Eric Cruikshank | January 11, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights were unable to get anything past Alexander Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche, losing 3-0 and picking up their seventh loss in their last ten games. They…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights

Kraken’s Daccord Shuts Out Golden Knights in Winter Classic Loss

Eric Cruikshank | January 2, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights opened up the New Year with a loss after being shut out 3-0 by the Seattle Kraken in the Discover Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park in…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Defensive Struggles Continue in Loss to Panthers

Eric Cruikshank | December 24, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights enter the holiday break on a sour note, losing their third consecutive game on the road to the Florida Panthers 4-2. With this loss and the…

Categories Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Explosive Offense Leads to Win vs. Senators

Eric Cruikshank | December 18, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights improved their record to 21-6-5 after a dominant 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday and now sit three points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Fight Off Pesky Sharks in Shootout Win

Eric Cruikshank | December 11, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights took home their third consecutive win in dramatic fashion, defeating the San Jose Sharks 5-4 in the shootout after giving up a two-goal lead with less…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Analytics Prove they Aren’t in a ‘Slump’

Eric Cruikshank | December 3, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights had about as good of a start to the 2023-24 regular season as they could’ve asked for, winning 11 of their first 12 games and taking…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Announce Winter Classic Jerseys and Docuseries

Eric Cruikshank | November 25, 2023

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman broke the news at the 2023 Winter Classic in Boston that the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken would be participating in the 2024 Winter…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights
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