Peter Allen Bak

Peter Allen Bak is a part-time writer and reporter based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born and raised in Casa Grande, Arizona, Peter played both football and soccer for his high school team. His passion for sports continued into adulthood, where he became an avid fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Peter graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2008, where he honed his writing skills and developed a keen interest in sports business. An enthusiastic traveler, Peter enjoys exploring international destinations during his free time. When he's not globetrotting, he can often be found hiking the scenic trails around Las Vegas or testing his strength and agility through bouldering. In recent years, he has also taken up pickleball. In 2012, Peter married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly. The couple has since welcomed three children into their lives: their son Connor, and twin daughters Kiara and Kacey.
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Golden Knights Close Regular Season with 6-0 Win Over Sharks

Alex Pietrangelo and Keegan Kolesar scored in the first period, Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his 67th career shutout, and the Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up the regular season with a dominant 6-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night,…

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Avalanche Edge Golden Knights 2-1, Close Gap in West Division

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar didn’t mince words when explaining how his team pulled off a 2-1 comeback win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. “Simple. Goaltending -- that was it,” Bednar said. “That was the only part…

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Reilly Smith’s First Career Hat Trick Leads Vegas to 4-1 Win Over Blues

After 628 career games, Reilly Smith finally had his moment, netting his first career hat trick to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Marc-Andre Fleury made 20 saves in…

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Marchessault’s OT Goal Lifts Golden Knights to 4-3 Win Over Blues

Jonathan Marchessault scored the game-winner with 17 seconds remaining in overtime, securing a 4-3 victory for the Vegas Golden Knights over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Marchessault’s goal came off a give-and-go with Alex Tuch, as he slipped…

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Pietrangelo Nets OT Winner as Golden Knights Defeat Wild 3-2

Alex Pietrangelo scored at 1:53 of overtime to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night after another thrilling comeback by Minnesota. Alex Tuch, originally drafted by the Wild in 2014, set…

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Kaprizov, Brodin Lead Wild to 6-5 Comeback Win Over Golden Knights

Jonas Brodin scored the game-winner with 1:06 remaining, just 26 seconds after Kirill Kaprizov tied the game, as the Minnesota Wild completed a stunning 6-5 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Nick Bonino added two goals…

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Golden Knights Beat Coyotes 3-2 in OT After Blowing Lead

Jonathan Marchessault scored the game-winning power-play goal in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights edged the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday night. Marc-Andre Fleury made history by tying for third on the NHL's all-time wins list. Marchessault, who had missed…

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Coyotes Snap Golden Knights’ 10-Game Win Streak with 3-0 Victory

The Arizona Coyotes, who had been struggling to stay in the playoff race, came alive Friday night to hand the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-0 defeat, ending Vegas' 10-game winning streak and keeping their own postseason hopes alive. Adin Hill…

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Pacioretty Scores Twice, Golden Knights Defeat Avalanche 5-2

Max Pacioretty scored twice as the Vegas Golden Knights took down the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday, in a battle of the West Division's top teams. With the win, the Golden Knights extended their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games…

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Golden Knights Cruise Past Ducks 5-1 for Franchise-Best 9th Straight Win

Chandler Stephenson scored twice in the first period as the Vegas Golden Knights rolled to their franchise-record ninth consecutive win, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Saturday night. Stephenson, who recorded the first three-point night of his career, led the…

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