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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 Shut Out Stars to Advance to Stanley Cup Final

Eric Cruikshank | May 30, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history after a dominant performance in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars, winning…

Categories Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from the Golden Knights’ Game 1 Win vs. Stars

Eric Cruikshank | May 20, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights opened their Western Conference Final series with a 4-3 overtime win against the Dallas Stars on Friday night, in what was a wild back-and-forth game that…

Categories Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from the Golden Knights’ Game 5 Win vs. Oilers

Eric Cruikshank | May 13, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights have pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination after a bounce-back performance in Game 5, winning 4-3 in regulation and taking a 3-2 series…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Dominant Defense Earns Game 1 Win vs. Oilers

Eric Cruikshank | May 4, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights opened their second round series with a 6-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, giving them a 1-0…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Keys to Success for Golden Knights in Second Round vs. Oilers

Eric Cruikshank | May 3, 2023

After the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in Game 5 of their first round series, they punched their ticket to the second round where they are now…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from Golden Knights’ Game 4 Win vs. Jets

Eric Cruikshank | April 25, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights are now just one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 in Game 4…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets

3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ Game 1 Loss vs. Jets

Eric Cruikshank | April 19, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights’ return to the postseason was spoiled in their opening game at T-Mobile Arena after a dominant performance from the Winnipeg Jets, losing 5-1 and trailing 1-0…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets

3 Keys to Success for Golden Knights in First Round vs. Jets

Eric Cruikshank | April 18, 2023

With the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs finally getting underway, the Vegas Golden Knights will make their return to the postseason tonight against the Winnipeg Jets for Game 1 of their…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets

Golden Knights Earn 50th Win in Dominant Fashion vs. Kraken

Eric Cruikshank | April 12, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights won their 50th game of the season and tied their franchise record for most points in a single season after defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Dorofeyev’s Heroics Earns Win vs. Wild

Eric Cruikshank | April 4, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights extended their Pacific Division lead to three points after defeating the Minnesota Wild in a shootout 4-3 on Tuesday night, improving their record to 48-22-7. This…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Blown Out in Offensive Explosion from Oilers

Eric Cruikshank | March 29, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights were unable to secure a playoff spot on Tuesday after being dominated by the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-4 loss at home, bringing their lead in…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Quick’s Late Game Heroics Seals Win for Golden Knights

Eric Cruikshank | March 24, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights managed to get their third straight win in a nail-biting 3-2 finish against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, extending their lead in the Pacific Division…

Categories Golden Knights Goaltending, Vegas Golden Knights
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