On Tuesday, President Joe Biden welcomed the Vegas Golden Knights to the White House for a celebration of their Stanley Cup victory. The team was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.
The Golden Knights, who won the Stanley Cup in 2018, are the first professional hockey team to visit the White House since the Washington Capitals in 2018. The team was welcomed by President Biden, who congratulated them on their championship and praised their commitment to the community.
The Golden Knights were honored with a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, where President Biden presented them with a personalized jersey. He also praised the team for their commitment to the Las Vegas community, noting that they have donated over $20 million to local charities since their inception in 2017.
The team was also honored with a tour of the White House, including a visit to the Oval Office. They were joined by Governor Sisolak and Mayor Goodman, who both thanked the team for their commitment to the community.
The visit was a special moment for the Golden Knights, who have become a beloved team in Las Vegas since their inception. The team has been a source of pride for the city, and their visit to the White House was a fitting way to honor their championship.
The visit was also a reminder of the importance of sports in bringing people together. The Golden Knights have been a source of unity for Las Vegas, and their visit to the White House was a testament to that.
The visit was a special moment for the Golden Knights and for Las Vegas, and it was a fitting way to honor their championship. Congratulations to the Vegas Golden Knights on their Stanley Cup victory!