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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Theodore’s Late Goal Lifts Golden Knights Past Flames 5-3

Shea Theodore scored the game-winning goal with just 1:10 left on the clock, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. Theodore's decisive shot deflected off Calgary's Andrew Mangiapane's stick and sailed…

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Carolina Defeats Vegas in Shootout, Spoiling DeBoer’s Home Debut

Former Golden Knights forward Erik Haula received an emotional standing ovation from the crowd at T-Mobile Arena after a tribute video played, recognizing his time with Vegas. But once the moment passed, Haula shifted focus to the task. Haula contributed…

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Stone, Fleury Lead Golden Knights to 7-2 Victory Over Panthers

Mark Stone delivered a stellar performance with two goals and three assists, while Marc-Andre Fleury earned his 460th career win as the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Florida Panthers 7-2 on Thursday night. Max Pacioretty contributed two goals and an…

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Stamkos Leads Lightning to 4-2 Victory Over Golden Knights

Steven Stamkos scored his 24th goal of the season in the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning secure a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves, extending his unbeaten streak…

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Fleury Stops 19 Shots as Golden Knights Shut Out Predators 3-0

Chandler Stephenson, Nicolas Roy, and Reilly Smith scored, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. With this win, the Golden Knights secured back-to-back victories,…

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Tuch’s Late Power-Play Goal Lifts Vegas Over Hurricanes 4-3

Alex Tuch scored a crucial power-play goal with just 2:28 left in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. The Hurricanes had tied the game moments earlier, with…

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Tatar Seals Shootout Win for Canadiens, Defeats Golden Knights 5-4

Carey Price went from frustration to joy in a matter of minutes as the Montreal Canadiens narrowly held on to a win. Despite giving up a two-goal lead late in the third period, Tomas Tatar scored in the fourth round…

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Golden Knights Win in DeBoer’s Coaching Debut, Beat Senators 4-2

Mark Stone had a goal and an assist in his return to Ottawa, helping lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 victory over the Senators on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as Vegas' new head coach. The…

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Eichel’s End-to-End Rush Lifts Sabres to 4-2 Victory Over Golden Knights

Jack Eichel overcame a shaky second period to deliver a highlight-reel goal, demonstrating his growth as the leader of the Buffalo Sabres in his fifth NHL season. After a turnover-filled middle frame, Eichel bounced back with a stunning end-to-end rush,…

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Merzlikins Earns First Shutout as Blue Jackets Beat Golden Knights 3-0

It seems fitting that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins would earn his first career shutout in Las Vegas, a city forever linked to the iconic entertainer he was named after. Merzlikins made 27 saves, leading the Blue Jackets to…

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