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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Kessel Ties NHL Ironman Record as Golden Knights Top Maple Leafs 3-1

Phil Kessel matched the NHL record for consecutive games played. Chandler Stephenson netted the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Monday night. Logan Thompson recorded 23 saves…

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Jack Eichel Nets Two Goals, Golden Knights Defeat Jets 5-2

Jack Eichel scored twice, Adin Hill made 26 saves, and the Vegas Golden Knights triumphed over the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Thursday night. Eichel recorded his third multi-goal game in 39 appearances for Vegas since joining last season. This marks…

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Backlund Scores Late Winner, Flames Top Golden Knights 3-2

Mikael Backlund broke a tie with 4:29 remaining, securing a 3-2 victory for the Calgary Flames over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Elias Lindholm and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Flames, while Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves…

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Marchessault Scores Twice as Golden Knights Beat Kraken 5-2

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. Keegan Kolesar, Reilly Smith, and Shea Theodore also scored for the Golden Knights, who have now won their first three…

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Mark Stone’s Last-Minute Goal Lifts Vegas Past Kings 4-3

Mark Stone netted the decisive goal with just 24.9 seconds left, propelling the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Bruce Cassidy's debut as head coach on Tuesday night. Arthur Kaliyev had tied the…

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Pacioretty Scores in OT to Lead Golden Knights Past Wild, 5-4

Max Pacioretty scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to win…

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Bright Sun and Poor Ice Conditions Cause Delay in NHL Outdoor Game at Lake Tahoe

The breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe couldn’t compensate for the poor ice conditions that caused an over eight-hour delay during the outdoor game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. The NHL halted the game Saturday afternoon due to…

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Golden Knights’ Power Play Dominates Sharks’ Home Debut in 3-1 Victory

Jonathan Marchessault scored the first of three power-play goals for the Vegas Golden Knights, spoiling the San Jose Sharks' long-awaited home opener with a 3-1 win on Saturday. Mark Stone and Chandler Stephenson also found the net with the man…

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