During the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Vegas, it was announced that as part of the Legacy project that there would be a ball hockey rink built at Lorenzi Park. The rink was made possible through a partnership with the NHL, the City of Las Vegas and the community Mayor's Fund.
This is the second ball hockey rink in Vegas that has come to life thanks to the VGK Foundation. The first one was built at the Boys & Girls Club.
To commemorate the opening of the rink, the Golden Knights and VGK Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting at the park. Councilman Cedric Crear and VGK President Kerry Bubolz gave speeches, while broadcaster Dave Goucher emceed the event. Rob Knesaurek, NHL Senior Vice President, Youth Development and Industry Growth, VGK Alumni Deryk Engelland and various City officials were also in attendance for the ribbon cutting. Golden Knights mascot Chance, Knight Line drummers and Vegas Vivas cheerleaders were present for the event as well.
After the ribbon cutting, Deryk Engelland participated in a puck drop with students from Twin Lakes Elementary. Engelland then hosted a ball hockey clinic on the rink with the children.
The city will operate and maintain the rink, and the VGK Foundation has committed to host frequent street hockey clinics at the rink with players, alumni and youth hockey instructors for a minimum of five years. Additionally, the VGK Foundation plans to host periodic activities and initiatives at the new rink.
The rink is a great way to spread the love and accessibility of hockey throughout the city without the need of expensive equipment or a sheet of ice.
