What might be the last celebratory event the Golden Knights take part in after winning the Stanley Cup will certainly be one of the most memorable for everyone who attended it.
Today, the Golden Knights gathered at the White House to meet the President of the United States, Joe Biden. It’s an age-old tradition dating back to the 1800s for the champion of each league to gather at the White House and present a jersey to the President.
Happening Now: President Biden welcomes the Vegas Golden Knights to the White House to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup victory. https://t.co/KyXUQn1heJ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 13, 2023
President Joe Biden and Captain Mark Stone entered the East Room of the White House to the familiar tune of “Hail To The Chief.” The President was impressed that the Stanley Cup had also made the trip while Golden Knights fans were equally excited about Reilly Smith’s appearance.
Just six years ago the idea of a championship team playing in Vegas desert, I mean think about this, who would have thunk it, seemed like a pipe dream. But the team ownership had faith predicting a playoff run in three years and a Stanley Cup in six, I’ve got to talk to him because the polling data I’m not paying as much attention to. -Joe Biden
Following President Biden’s speech, Stone stood behind the podium donning the presidential seal and admitted it’s harder to deliver a speech than it is to play hockey in front of 20,000 fans.
It’s an honor to speak on behalf of my teammates, the whole organization, and the city of Las Vegas which is of course an amazing city, it’s the entertainment capital of the world, I say that with all due respect to Delaware, Mr. President. -Mark Stone
The Golden Knights then presented President Biden with a jersey and a golden hockey stick.
You’re proving in Vegas sports is one of the best shows in town. But you are also proving something else about sports, like all great franchises you give back to the community. For Vegas, for Nevada, and for all of us, thank you for shining and sharing that light. You are Vegas Born, you are Vegas Strong and congratulations again. -Biden
https://twitter.com/GoldenKnights/status/1724091941699084402
Knights enter to “Viva Las Vegas.” pic.twitter.com/zS4wLpg90R
— Ben Gotz (@BenSGotz) November 13, 2023
Festivities beginning. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman here. Nevada U.S. @SenCortezMasto spotted too. pic.twitter.com/bA7Q77vXGt
— Casey Harrison (@Casey_Harrison1) November 13, 2023
The Stanley Cup Champions met President Biden! 🇺🇸 #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/MSM2Uai133
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 13, 2023
Walt
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Emmanuel
I also read:
Biden lost a battle with his teleprompter: “John, the first true undrafted player in history! Off of the draft. To win the final, win that final MVP trophy!”
“Don’t get the Philadelphia Eagles to leave and go because I’ll get divorced if that happens. I married a Philly girl and it’s a long story,” Biden said to laughter.
Who knows what’s true anymore….
knights fan in minny
in that speech mumbels said he was wearing a eagle’s jacket in plain sight you could see it was not a eagles it was a university of Delaware jacket another fail by mush head
knights fan in minny
he said that in a speech a few years ago
Emmanuel
It was so non-sensical my BS detector was flashing…..
Pistol Pete
I expect nothing less from Joe Biden, a class act. And his IQ is still higher than most if not all of the working class stiff Biden haters that inhabit my workplace. I am a table games dealer which for me to be honest is the role of an underachiever. Anyways, I am around a great many poorly read people…unfortunately.
knights fan in minny
class act you really think mumbles thought up all the hockey lingo he said get serious
Carl
Literally, a Dream Come True. Congrats to Mr. Foley!
And so nice to see that Biden’s Namenda and amphetamines held up so well…
Pistol Pete
Well whatever the F you think about Old Joe I could give a flying F. One has to be a moron or a Biden denier to not see or admit that he did a really decent job covering in detail what the VGK has accomplished and what the organization means to the community.
Tyler Durden
You described the hockey god to a T
Emmanuel
Anyone who works a shift is all right in my book!
knights fan in minny
what are you saying your shit doesn’t stink pp
Pistol Pete
You obviously don’t think yours does
Vic
Stick to touting #16 as Joe is a corrupt puppet .
Pistol Pete
I have been a much bigger touter of #9 there Einstein.
Richie-Rich
Well 2 out of 3 ain’t bad Pete. Great call on #9, I think you’re right on #16. But you are horribly wrong on #46 (POTUS).
Pistol Pete
#16 not there yet no comment on #46 POTUS
Richie-Rich
A class act?
Look, having a poor opinion about this guy is one thing, but the facts are indisputable. Anyone arguing that this guy is a class act is watching way too much MSDNC.
Great Dad, and Husband…LMAO
Took in millions for selling his influence as VP
You obviously have not seen the videos of Biden on Hunter’s laptop
True story from a friend who worked SS at the White House. Biden known to strip naked and go outside in front of female SS agents to take a dip in the pool.
Took classified information home while he was VP and also some found from when he was in Congress.
Major liar, always has been. Lied about his degrees, lied about his standing in school and as a result had to end his campaign for President in the 80s.
If that’s your role model for a “class act”, I have deep concerns for your ability to judge people.
The world is devolving into chaos and on the verge of World War III under his leadership.
The country remains 33+ Trillion in debt.
Human trafficking and fentanyl are pouring across the southern border.
Millions of “got-a-aways” at the border. Hundreds of known terrorists caught at the border. How many weren’t?
Please PP!
This was not a good topic for Ken to post about. I will leave it at that.
I respect the Office of President, but I have nothing but disdain for Bush 41, Bush 43, McCain, Romney, Obama and Biden.
knights fan in minny
spot on R-R
Jailbird
What about trump?
knights fan in minny
life was much better under the don
hdbiker7851
PP – I know you were not serious concerning the “class act” remarked – your much smarter than that for sure. It was nice to see the guys there along with Smith – the Stone remark about Vegas being the entertainment capital of the world then referenced Washington DC in the same breath was a classic – almost surpassed Karksson up on the stage at the celebration.
former season ticket holder
Awesome 1st Class and my guy Smith was there to share in this experience
Emmanuel
They would have been better off giving Reilly Ace of Spies 3Y/$15.3
I like Barbie but he doesnt move the needle so why bother?
Richie-Rich
Personally, I expected a lot more in terms of points from Barby. Maybe he will pick it up some, but so far disappointing.
TS
Former, THAT was especially cool seeing Reilly…He looked happy to be there, and no doubt the team agreed!
Sorvino
I like this team. My VGK include Ivan Barbashev.
knights fan in minny
mush head strikes again calling giggles the president again hope the boys laughed
Jailbird
Why does an honor for the team need to be ruined by comment trashing our president ? It’s all just childish. I am just ashamed that some people here turn this hockey site of the Stanley Cup Champions into political shit! It’s embarrassing ! I just don’t understand it.
Pistol Pete
I agree and confess to starting that by complementing Old Joe. Normally I desist but after watching the really decent coverage he gave to the team I could not.
knights fan in minny
by calling giggles the president mush head strikes again
Richie-Rich
I think if you take this day out of the total context of Biden’s failures, I am sure that the team enjoyed visiting the White House to be honored.
I worked in the White House, Communications Agency, when I was on active duty. The place is HISTORY! You really don’t realize how small it is until you see it in person.
True Story – The Clinton’s hated our military. When walking in the White House if you happened to be in uniform and look at Hillary she would stop you and scream into your face to “not to fucking look at me or you will find yourself transferred to fucking Antarctica for a Deep Fucking Freeze tour, you fucking feel me?” That’s an actual Hillary Clinton quote. Real piece of shit she is along with her disgusting skirt chasing prick of a husband.
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the pant suit wobbler drunk who calls us deplorables.
69meal4two
Let’s go Brandon
Tyler Durden
WGAF.
Secret service worked in the WH too, and they were crackpots just like you
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how come the ss could not find the owner of the coke most secure place around hunter cover up
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where the hell is thg this is right up his alley
Me
Go VGK
Richie-Rich
I am just waiting with baited breath for The hockey God commentary on this.
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me to
hdbiker7851
RR – please get rid of the capital “G” when addressing thg – his head doesn’t need to be enlarged by acknowledging him in that manner. He is probably busy developing his book on this prior to posting.
Tyler Durden
Why? Just go to your supermarket checkout, you can read the same brain dead crap that he posts
knights fan in minny
no thats you mumbles joy lover
TS
Well…I WANTED to comment, but nope, NOT gonna go there. Sad that a FREAKING AMAZING thing for the team has been trashed by fans here. Just saying some respect for the honor of the visit would have been nice and respectful.
hdbiker7851
TS – any idea who the audience was – a lot of clapping and cheers.
TS
HD biker,no idea, maybe some family members who made the trip? Or, maybe some WH staff HOCKEY FANS?? LOL
Emmanuel
Ahhhh 2024 is gonna be CRAY-CRAY!
TS
Emmanuel, 24 is gonna be F–CKED for EVERYONE! No matter who or what , this country’s HATERS will create total CHAOS.
We have read a lot of it on sinbin, by The Hockey GOOF, where Hockey Fans should be able to enjoy HOCKEY TALK. You know what’s coming from TRUMP and CULT here and elsewhere. TRUMP WILL ACTIVATE HIS MILITIA- BOYS, HIS NOR- SO – PROUD BOYS, AND COMMON CITIZENS TO ACT, REACT AND ATTACK. Gonna get really nasty…it is a sorry time in this country when the ex- POTUS has created and fomented this HATRED for the ” others”, just as Hitler had hatred for the ” others”, CODE FOR JEWS. he called them “VERMIN”. Sound familiar??? TRUMP is now using the word “VERMIN” that Hitler coined, against HIS ” perceived threats/enemies”!! THIS SHOULD SET OFF ALARM BELLS ACROSS AMERICA. IF PEOPLE DON’T THINK TRUMP’S REVENGE AND RETRIBUTION WILL HAPPEN, YOU’RE NOT LISTENING TO THIS MADMAN.
LISTEN TO HIS WORDS. HE TELEGRAPHS EVERYTHING HE PLANS TO DO IF ELECTED. THE MOST CORRUPT, DANGEROUS MAN IN POLITICS–MARK HIS WORDS..THINK OF VERMIN, BEING EXTERMINATED IN AMERICA, AS THE JEWS WERE BY THE MILLIONS!! TRUMP IS T-H-A-T DICTATOR IN THE MAKING. HE IS THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AMERICAN DEMOCRASY AND FREEDOM WE HAVE EVER FACED. FORGET RUSSIA, CHINA, IRAN–WE HAVE THE ENEMY WITHIN, AND HE IS AN AMERICAN MOBSTER!!
There, I said it. POUND SAND, TRUMP- SUCKERS!!
TS
TRUMP WILL JAIL HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS. CALLS DEMS ” VERMIN”, HITLER’S CODE FOR JEWS, HE WILL REPLACE AND INSTALL HIS CORRUPT MINIONS IN ALL CABINET POSITIONS, INCLUDING OUR FBI AND DOJ. HE WILL FIRE AND REPLACE ALL JUDGES WITH HAND- PICKED SERVANTS OF HIS “CLEANSING OF VERMIN”. PRISON CAMPS FOR IMMIGRANTS.( SOUND LIKE THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS?). TRUMP IS NOT JUST TALKING, HE IS PLANNING AND SCHEMING, PREPARING FOR HIS REVENGE AND RETRIBUTION
HE NEVER HAD A PLAN FOR AMERICA IN ’20, A D HIS O-N-L-Y AGENDA IF ELECTED AGAIN WILL BE YO EXACT HIS WRATH ON AMERICANS EVERYWHERE. HE TELLS HIS MINIONS HE IS FIGHTI NG FOR T-H-E-M, HE IS THE WALL THAT SAVES THEM WHEN THE “VERMIN OTHERS” GO AFTER THEM NEXT!!
REALITY: HE IS CLAWING AND SCRATCHING FOR HIS O-W-N CORRUPT LIFE! HE WOULD THROW HIS O-W-N FAMILY UNDER THE BUS TO SAVE HIS O-W-N SKIN!! HE HAS READY DONE THUS COUNTLESS TIMES, AS HIS FORMER JAILED EMPLOYEES CAN TELL YOU— WORK FOR THE ORANGE MAN, END UP IN JAIL FOR THE LOYALTY THEY SHOW HIM! THIS IS THE “GENIUS” OF TRUMP??? THAT HE HAS MANAGED TO AVOID PRISON SO FAR, BY SACRIFICING OTHERS’ LIVES AND CAREERS?? THIS IS NOT A GENOUS THIS IS A MADMAN. A MAN WHO THINKS HE’S UNTOUCHABLE. REMEMBER HIS “SHOOTING ON 5TH AVENUE” COMMENT?? HE TOOK IMMENSE PRIDE AT THAT– HE’S A CON, A FRAUD, A GRIFTER, A THIEF, A TRAITOR, AND HE IS FUCKING PROUD OF IT!!!#! THIS IS THE MADMAN THAT I FECTED THE WH AND OUR GOVERNMENT. THE MAN WHO WOULD BE DICTATOR IF GIVEN A CHANCE.
LISTEN TO THE ORANGE MAN’S PROMISES. HEAR HIM SPEAK OF VERMIN
REMEMBER HITLER’S DESTRUCTION.OF EUROPE AND EXTERMINATION OF THE JEWISH VERMIN. DO NOT FORGET YOUR HISTORY. IT MATTERS. AND IT COULD REPEAT ITSELF IN T-H-I-S COUNTRY. DIFFERENT DECADE, JUST A DIFFERENT DANGEROUS MADMAN IN TRUMP!!
TS
But, HEY, I have an open mind in next year’s election
Show me ANY ALTERNATIVE, ANYONE ELSE, and I could vote for him/ her. ANYONE BUT HITLER, OOPS, I MEAN TRUMP.
Jailbird
All true, what you said TS.
Pistol Pete
TS I am inclined to agree with that assessment, however I have faith in our democracy, the checks and balances if Trump is re-elected. There is just no way he can get the military and all the judiciary in “his pocket”; for every strongman move he attempts there will be a challenge in the courts. Furthermore should he become a felon which seems pretty certain based on the mountains of evidence, Old Joe’s poll numbers will rise and he’ll be re-elected. Personally I’d rather see younger faces as the choice for 2024 but for now it is what it is.
TS
Pp, and I agree with your assessment, as well. But a POTUS can appoint judges, and Trump will have a Pocketful of them, as we saw him do before. I do fear a spread and repeat of the Hitler Doctrine here in America. Trump WILL try anything at this point. Desperation feeds madness. ” jews shall not replace us” was the exact theme Trump minions( militia) shouted in Charlottesville, wasn’t it?? NOT Nazi Germany. This was home- grown Nazis. Pretty disturbing stuff.
knights fan in minny
funny it was okay for the pant suit wobbler drunk Kankels hillary to call repubs deplorable
TS
The Clinton’s were slimy people. I didn’t vote for EITHER.
knights fan in minny
you talk about hatred from trump what about the hatred you dems and the bias media has had for trump the last 7 years and before he announced his running for prez i call it payback trump is a fighter you attack him be prepared to be attacked back trump is not a coward like your idol mush head joey
Pistol Pete
Sure hope we have all our centers back for this road trip but am fearful we will not
Pistol Pete
So it must have been the speechwriter who should be credited with getting the VGK history details right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoNM86WkWDE&ab_channel=CBSNews
Yeah so the VGK guys standing behind the POTUS must have seen the teleprompter. According to this lady Old Joe is pretty skilled in the use of one. Seriously and to be fair it would take some practice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZWdHK6J1CI&ab_channel=TimesRadio
https://lauriplesco.com/bio/
Here is today’s calendar for Old Joe.
https://factba.se/biden/calendar
Pistol Pete
I probably can’t blame him for providing support 2016-2020 because the tax cuts windfall for him must have been gigantic, however he does now appear to have drawn the line.
https://www.nbr.co.nz/investment/foley-wines-shell/
P. S. Normally I do not digress into politics however I could not resist at this point in time!
Jailbird
A team called the Vegas Golden Knights plays a game today. Maybe we can talk about THAT!
THE hockey GOD
VGK goes to the White House, and the empty suit is revealed for what he is. Then all the delusional haters come out of wood work; yet again. They have their heads up their smelly butts so far they can’t
see the irony of don’t talk about politics, this site is about hockey.
What a bunch of loser maroons you are. You have been, yet again, exposed as the hypocrites that you are.
Anyone standing up for the empty suit is clearly brain damaged, brain washed, or living on planet Stupidia. Enough has been said about this clown. And anyone who voted, real or illegal, in this stolen election should be ashamed of themselves for hell , chaos, destruction, the deaths of many innocent people (including innocent conceived babies) brought forth by this evil person and party of neo nazi sympathizers that he represents. Shame , shame shame , shame shame.
The hockey God (with capital G),
sez me
and you all who have the courage to come forth on this forum to reveal the truth about the empty suit I salute you and support you. And a Happy, belated Veterans Day to all who served our nation , putting your lives on the line for all of us. Freedom is not Free. God Bless you all, forever.
ThG
Pistol Pete
Not that I read it very much in my extreme youth but my parents subscribed to the New Yorker so it was always on the coffee table. I hope some readers will appreciate this.
https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/does-the-president-have-control-over-inflation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Yorker
I try to stay on hockey here, however given Old Joe’s speech to the VGK yesterday I decided this was an OK time to digress.
Jailbird
Thank you thank you thg. Looked forward to your same old name calling and bullshit you have spewed for years now. None of what you say makes sense and means nothing to us normal thinking people. But, I’ve come to realize you can’t help yourself. So I just chuckle. Whats apparent is that you don’t even believe what you are saying, or you would be on a actual political site to argue your nonsense.
TS
Thg, Got anything NEW, broken record?? Your BS is so old, you really need NEW material, buddy. BTW: your nauseous references to the Neo- Nazis?? They are TRUMP’S ARMY!! You keep accusing Dems of being NEO- NAZIS, but these traitors are TRUMP’S BUDDIES!! Remember Charlottesville, dude!! I am so fucking sick of your Nazi accusations, I could SPIT NAILS!! HOW DARE YOU USE THAT NAZI SHIT to attack Dems!!#! YOU are a SICK bastard for this blatant LIE!! The
NEOS HAVE BACKED TRUMP FOR YEARS!
Remember Jan 6, buddy?? Remember seeing Trump’s militias, marching in formation into the Capitol?? Those were NEO- NAZIS, moron! They WEREN’T there to guard the capitol and Congress, moron!!
TRUMP’S ARMY WAS PREPARED TO ATTACK, AND THEY FUCKING D-I-D ATTACK!! N-O-T ON BIDEN’S ORDERS. TRUMP ORDERED THEM, MORON!! STFU ABOUT NAZIS, MORON!! YOU’RE A SICK, DIMENTED SUB- HUMAN FOR REPEATING THIS SHIT!!
TS
HITLER: “the Press is the Enemy of the People.” Result: state- run Media
TRUMP: “the Press is the enemy of the people”
TRUMP has used Hitler’s Playbook again and again!! His Nazi army has been ” standing back and standing by” for him for years! At the ready, as they were Jan 6. TRUMP IS A NAZI DICTATOR IN THE MAKING!#!#!
THE hockey GOD
in breaking news
from lvrj
Friday, with the race scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Saturday. The 50-lap race is expected to see cars have an average speed of 147 mph, with drivers expected to hit a top speed of 212 mph. The projected lap time is 1 minute and 33 seconds, according to F1.
F1 officials expect about 100,000 fans to populate the grandstand and suite areas stationed around the course each night. Festivities kick off Wednesday with the race’s opening ceremony, with several music acts, Strip performers and all 20 F1 drivers expected to take part.
“Opening ceremonies will be rivaling a Super Bowl halftime show in terms of the level of entertainment, with its A-List talent,” Las Vegas Grand Prix CEO Renee Wilm said. “We’ll kick off what will be a long-term run of Formula One here in Las Vegas.”
Pistol Pete
My son and I drove as much of the track as we could early Monday. Very cool. Plan on recording the ESPN coverage. My wife and I are table games dealers at one of the more upscale Strip resorts and we are hoping this is a big event. Sounds like it will be as the largest operators are reporting record front money deposited. I have confidence that if F1 signed on for ten years they know it will work. It may take the resort industry some time to get the bugs out, for example disruptions to employee parking, but I’m pretty sure they’ll figure it out.
knights fan in minny
how many people are they expecting for this race
Hdbiker7851
PP – l guess you didn’t notice my complement concerning your post about class act. That’s ok but shows we do agree on some things. I hope you didn’t miss the Stone remark about entertainment capital of world and DC included that was a classic – class act. The F1 situation hopefully pans out as the city spent a ton of money. If the visitors think they are in Monaco you and your wife should have a good weekend $$$$ wise. Enjoy the crowds. Hopefully all can avoid bringing up politics again as hockey is what this site is intended to be.
Jailbird
Knights and Caps today. Early start time for us here. Love that. Roy and Stevie not ready for today but coach says both getting closer. Let’s hope for a good effort from the boys!