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Opens scoring Wednesday Whitecloud scored a goal, levied three hits, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Whitecloud tallied 8:03 into the game, with the goal being his first tally and second point of the campaign. The 27-year-old has taken on a larger role in recent weeks with the Golden Knights missing Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body). Whitecloud isn't likely to chip in much offense from the third pairing, but he's been a steady physical presence with 22 hits and 18 blocked shots over 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first helper Whitecloud notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Oilers.

Impact Whitecloud earned his first point in nine games this season when he set up Keegan Kolesar's redirection for the game-tying goal with 2:08 left in regulation. Whitecloud has mainly played in a third-pairing role, though he's seen more minutes lately with Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body) out. Whitecloud has added 12 hits, 11 blocked shots, nine shots on net and a minus-5 rating so far this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Friday Whitecloud (upper body) will make his first appearance of the season versus San Jose on Friday, according to Fox sports anchor Vince Sapienza.

Impact Whitecloud suffered his injury during training camp. He had five goals and seven assists in 59 games with the Golden Knights last season. Brayden Pachal will come out of the lineup for Whitecloud.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Whitecloud (upper body) is close to returning, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Wednesday.

Impact Whitecloud might be an option Friday versus San Jose. Even if that doesn't happen, he has been cleared to travel with the Golden Knights for Tuesday's contest in Washington. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't played yet this season. He had five goals, 12 points, 41 PIM, 90 hits and 97 blocks in 59 contests while averaging 17:07 of ice time in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Whitecloud (upper body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Whitecloud will now miss the first 10 games and 24 days of the season, meaning he's not eligible to return until Nov. 4 versus the Avalanche. The Golden Knights had to pull off some cap gymnastics ahead of Opening Night. With Whitecloud on LTIR, Kaedan Korczak was recalled from AHL Henderson to provide defensive depth.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Whitecloud (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Whitecloud was already given a week-to-week designation and will now miss at least the first three games of the year. He was limited to 59 games last year, tallying five goals and 12 points in the process. His return timeline is unclear at this time.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Whitecloud out week-to-week after undergoing surgery The injury occurred in Vegas' second preseason game against Colorado on Sept. 25. Whitecloud was hit by Avalanche Kurtis MacDermid and playe...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Week-to-week with upper-body injury Whitecloud is week-to-week after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury Thursday.

Impact Whitecloud had five goals and 12 points in 59 contests with Vegas last season. His absence might create an opportunity for Brayden Pachal, who had two assists and eight PIM in 10 outings with Vegas in 2022-23, to be part of Vegas' Opening Night lineup.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for preseason action Whitecloud (undisclosed) will be out of action for the remainder of the preseason, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitecloud was ruled out by coach Bruce Cassidy. Whitecloud had five goals and 12 points in 59 games last season with the Golden Knights. He should be considered questionable for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Whitecloud (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact For now, Whitecloud can be considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old blueliner picked up 12 points through 59 games last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Zach Whitecloud's Gorgeous Feed To Chandler Stephenson Gets Vegas Rolling

JUNE 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Snags helper Whitecloud notched an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Panthers in Game 4.

Impact Whitecloud went minus-3 in Game 3, but he bounced back in a big way Saturday. The defenseman has also provided three points through four games in the Stanley Cup Finals, making him an unlikely source of offense from the third pairing. The 26-year-old is at eight points, a plus-12 rating, 17 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 36 hits and 21 PIM through 21 playoff appearances.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Whitecloud's Wrister Beats Bobrovsky To Give Golden Knights Third-Period Lead In Game 1

JUNE 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Game 1 win Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers in Game 1.

Impact Whitecloud's third-period tally stood as the game-winner for the Golden Knights. Five of his six points this postseason have come in the team's four series-opening contests. The defenseman isn't the most consistent scorer, but he's provided solid defense from the third pairing with a plus-12 rating, 34 hits and 31 blocked shots through 18 playoff appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has two-point game Whitecloud registered two assists in Vegas' 4-3 overtime victory over Dallas in Game 1 on Friday.

Impact Whitecloud snapped his three-game scoring drought. Through 12 playoff outings this year, he has a goal and five points. Whitecloud, who had 12 points in 55 regular-season appearances, isn't expected to make consistent offensive contributions, but does have 27 hits and 18 blocks in the postseason.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud accepts apology from ESPN broadcaster Zach Whitecloud was the bigger man on Tuesday. The Vegas Golden Knights defenceman reached out to ESPN broadcaster John Anderson.

MAY 10, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Zach Whitecloud's name ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vega...

MAY 10, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vega...

MAY 10, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Zach Whitecloud forgives ESPN anchor for insensitive joke: 'I carry my grandfather's name' "It's just a time for everyone to learn (and) move forward," Whitecloud said Monday night.

MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

ESPN's Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud's name

ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson has apologized to Zach Whitecloud after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman’s last name to toilet paper

MAY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Zach Whitecloud Addresses ESPN Anchor's Insensitive Joke in Emotional Media Session He revealed that he spoke with the commentator following his controversial remarks.

MAY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pots goal in win Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Whitecloud put Vegas up 3-1 with his tally at 7:25 of the second period. The 26-year-old defenseman has picked up all three of his points this postseason in his last three games after he was held off the scoresheet in the first round versus the Jets. Through eight appearances, he's added eight shots on net, 20 hits, 14 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-4 rating in a third-pairing role.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two helpers Whitecloud had two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

Impact Whitecloud didn't get on the scoresheet in the first round versus the Jets. He helped out on goals by Michael Amadio and Ivan Barbashev in the second-round opener. Whitecloud has added 14 hits, 11 blocked shots, six shots on net, four PIM and a plus-3 rating while filling a third-pairing role through six playoff contests.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Game 1 Whitecloud (lower body) is expected to be available to play in Game 1 against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Whitecloud, who sat out the final two games of the regular season, has been a regular participant at practices recently. He registered 12 points, 64 shots on goal, 97 blocked shots and 90 hits in 59 contests during the 2022-23 campaign. With Whitecloud set to return Tuesday, Ben Hutton is projected to move to the press box as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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ESPN's Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud's name