Knights Nuggets: Bellemare’s long road to the NHL is finally paying off

Start off your morning by reading up on some hockey news.

Rise and shine! Let’s check in on some news and notes:

- The Golden Knights lost for the first time in the playoffs, and it doesn’t feel all that great! [Knights on Ice]

- What did we learn from the loss, though? Well, staying out of the penalty box is never a bad thing. [Knights on Ice]

- Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has one of the most improbable stories in hockey, and if you’ve never read up on his background, you need to. [ESPN]

- Half of Las Vegas gathered outside of City National Arena to send of the Golden Knights as they travel to San Jose. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

- There’s no secret who the Nevada Highway Patrol is rooting for to win the Stanley Cup. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

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