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Before the puck dropped on the first home game in Las Vegas history, the Golden Knights put together a touching tribute to honor the victims and first responders of the shooting that occurred just weeks ago. The pregame ceremony gave me chills. From the 58 seconds of silence, to the “Go Knights Go” chants, I had goosebumps running up and down my body and I know I wasn’t the only one. 

The night started with a tribute video of NHL stars saying that they’re #VegasStrong. The video also included our very own Alex Ovechkin!

The @NHL is with you, Vegas. #VegasStrong pic.twitter.com/ZljylRvV6C

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

This would be followed by a video tribute to the city and the first responders at large.

Tonight is about strength.
Tonight is about resilience.
Tonight is about Las Vegas.

We are #VegasStrong. pic.twitter.com/KT1VPlUxB1

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

Then it was time for player introductions. Unlike a traditional player intro for a home opener, each player was accompanied by a first responder.

Players of the @GoldenKnights accompany first responders from the Las Vegas shooting in tonight’s pregame ceremony. #VegasStrong pic.twitter.com/TGYLN5Qneu

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

The ceremony reached it’s conclusion with 58 seconds of silence to honor each victim that lost their life on that terrible night.

58 seconds of silence for the 58 who lost their lives in the Las Vegas tragedy. pic.twitter.com/r4X5Qmi1o9

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

And no hockey pregame ceremony is complete without the ceremonial puck drop.

Tonight’s ceremonial puck drop is conducted by survivors of the Las Vegas tragedy. #VegasStrong pic.twitter.com/TLy3goBq6L

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

Finally it was time to play some hockey

Hockey has arrived in Las Vegas.#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/Gf0aRtbRhM

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 11, 2017

How a healing city gets back on its feet!#VegasStrongpic.twitter.com/VR8gBfAHmx

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 11, 2017

By Michael Marzzacco
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