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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Stephenson’s OT Goal Lifts Golden Knights to 3-2 Win Over Stars, Take 2-0 Lead in Western Conference Final

After giving up two penalties earlier in the game, Chandler Stephenson talked with Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy during the second intermission. “Let’s not let egos get in the way of success,” Cassidy advised. “It’s the playoffs, and you deal with…

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Stephenson’s OT Goal Lifts Golden Knights to 3-2 Win Over Stars, Lead 2-0 in West Final

A slashing penalty in the first period and a retaliatory cross-check in the second sent Vegas' Chandler Stephenson to the penalty box twice, prompting a conversation with coach Bruce Cassidy during the second intermission. "Let's not let our egos get…

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Howden’s OT Goal Lifts Golden Knights Over Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of Western Conference Final

After the Dallas Stars forced overtime with just 1:59 left in regulation, Brett Howden couldn’t help but think about the marathon four-overtime game between Florida and Carolina the night before. Fortunately for Howden and the Vegas Golden Knights, he quickly…

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Marchessault’s Hat Trick Leads Golden Knights to 5-2 Win Over Oilers, Clinching Spot in Western Conference Final

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading back to the Western Conference final, led by Jonathan Marchessault’s second career postseason hat trick in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Sunday night. This marks the fourth time…

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Eichel’s 3-Point Night Propels Golden Knights to 4-3 Win Over Oilers, Taking 3-2 Series Lead

Despite giving up three power-play goals, the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Edmonton Oilers and are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Final. Vegas relied on a crucial penalty kill late in the game to…

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Nugent-Hopkins Helps Oilers Defeat Golden Knights 4-1, Series Tied 2-2

The Edmonton Oilers rebounded from a tough home loss with a convincing 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night, tying their second-round playoff series at 2-2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal and added an assist, while Nick…

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Marchessault and Eichel Lead Golden Knights to 5-1 Victory Over Oilers, Take 2-1 Series Lead

The Vegas Golden Knights, known for rotating goaltenders throughout the season, found themselves relying on Adin Hill after starting goalie Laurent Brossoit exited with an injury early in Game 3. Hill stepped up, and with strong performances from Jonathan Marchessault…

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Edmonton ties series with Knights after 5-1 victory in Vegas

Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft, when asked about the impact of an extra day off on the road, confidently stated, “Whether we’re home, away, or in Hudson Bay, it doesn’t matter to us where we play — we are one…

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Oilers Dominate Golden Knights 5-1 in Game 2, Tie Series

Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft showed no concern about a schedule change that moved Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals from Friday to Saturday. Confident in his team’s ability to perform on the road, Woodcroft remarked, “Whether we’re home,…

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Golden Knights Defeat Jets 4-1 in Game 5 to Advance to Second Round

The Vegas Golden Knights saved their best performance for last, dominating the Winnipeg Jets in a 4-1 victory on Thursday night to clinch their Western Conference first-round series in Game 5. Chandler Stephenson scored twice as Vegas eliminated the Jets…

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