Golden Knights Crown Nevada High School Hockey Champs at City National Arena

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up the first-ever season of their High School Hockey League with championship games on July 25 and 26, 2025, at City National Arena in Summerlin. Partnering with the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, the league featured 16 co-ed teams — eight in the Major Division and eight in the Minor Division — starting play on April 27, 2025.[1][2] The event highlighted Nevada's expanding youth hockey scene, drawing from schools across the Las Vegas valley. In the Major Division final, the Black Mountain Miners from Black Mountain High School in Las Vegas sealed a perfect 15-0 season with a 4-2 victory, scoring three goals including an empty-netter to claim the title.[2] The Minor Division championship pitted Red Rock High School from Summerlin South against the Shadow Mountain Ravens from Summerlin, hosted by Red Rock on July 25.[1] Golden Knights social media celebrated the Miners' undefeated run, posting highlights of their dominant performance.[2] Now in its second season as of 2026, the VGK High School Hockey League continues at America First Center, building on the inaugural success with updated standings and playoffs.[4][5] The Golden Knights, who play home NHL games at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip, have deepened community ties through this initiative.[3] Local fans can track the league at americafirstcenter.com, as Nevada's high school hockey gains momentum amid the state's pro hockey boom.