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.
229 Articles

Stone’s Four-Point Night and Hill’s Shutout Propel Golden Knights to 7-0 Rout of Avalanche

Mark Stone scored four points, becoming the first Golden Knights player to score two short-handed goals in a game. Adin Hill made 41 saves as Vegas dominated the Colorado Avalanche 7-0 on Saturday night. William Karlsson and Jack Eichel scored…

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Marchessault’s Hat Trick Leads Golden Knights to 5-2 Win Over Jets, Improving to 10-0-1

Jonathan Marchessault scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick, and Logan Thompson made 28 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. William Karlsson and Ivan Barbashev also scored for the Golden…

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Marchessault, Theodore Lift Golden Knights to 3-2 Shootout Win Over Canadiens

Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore scored in the shootout to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Paul Cotter and William Carrier scored in regulation for Vegas, while Adin Hill made…

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Blackhawks Hand Vegas First Loss of Season with 4-3 Overtime Win

Philipp Kurashev scored a power-play goal 2:50 into overtime, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, dealing them their first-season loss. With William Karlsson in the penalty box for tripping Connor Bedard,…

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Bedard Scores for Chicago, But Roy and Stone Lead Undefeated Golden Knights Past the Blackhawks

The Stanley Cup hangover seems to be a myth for the Vegas Golden Knights, who remain perfect this season. Nicolas Roy, Mark Stone, and Paul Cotter scored in the third period, helping the undefeated Golden Knights secure a 5-3 victory…

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Golden Knights Beat Jets 5-3 for Fifth Straight Win to Start Season

Jack Eichel scored a power-play goal with 4:36 remaining, breaking a tie and lifting the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, marking their fifth consecutive win to open the…

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Marchessault Breaks Tie in Shootout as Unbeaten Golden Knights Beat Stars 3-2

Jonathan Marchessault broke a shootout tie to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference final. Marchessault scored in the shootout to give Vegas…

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Viliam Kmec Signs Entry-Level Contract with Vegas Golden Knights

For many young hockey players, playing in the NHL is a goal they aspire to achieve from a young age. For Viliam Kmec, that dream is now one step closer to reality as he recently signed a three-year, entry-level contract…

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Golden Knights Dominate Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to Claim First Stanley Cup Title

The Vegas Golden Knights have always embraced the glitz and glamor of their home city, with flashy game presentations and a sword-fighting mascot. So, when they won their first Stanley Cup, they did it in true Vegas style—with a dazzling…

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The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2022-23 Stanley Cup Champions

The Vegas Golden Knights capped off their remarkable 2022-23 NHL season with a dominant 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, clinching their first-ever championship. Led by Mark Stone's impressive hat trick, the…

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