Vegas Golden Knights Under Fire After Signing Player With Controversial Past
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The Golden Knights are facing some criticism after signing a pair of players, one of which has been involved in controversy earlier in his hockey career.
The Vegas Golden Knights have officially signed a pair of players to 2-year entry level contracts. Both Braeden Bowman and Kai Uchacz are now officially under contract with Vegas, though Uchacz has a controversial past.
He was accused of off-ice altercations with teammates, leading to an eventual suspension and eventual release from the Seattle Thunderbirds as a 17-year-old. You can see more information on Uchacz's release here.
The Golden Knights equally drafted controversial prospect Trevor Connelly in the first round this past season, another player who has received criticism for past actions.
Meanwhile, Bowman is in his 1st year with the Silver Knights and has 30 points (12G, 18A) in 52 games.
Additional information on the players via the Golden Knights' official site:
Braeden Bowman, Forward
Birthplace: Kitchener, ON
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs.
Age: 21
Shoots: Right
Notes:
-Owns 30 points (12 G, 18 A) in his rookie season with the Henderson Silver Knights
-Served as captain during the 2023-24 season in the OHL with the Guelph Storm
-Posted 180 points (97 G, 83 A) in 184 career games for Guelph
-Recorded three goals and an assist with Vegas at the 2024 Rookie Faceoff in Los Angeles
Birthplace: Kitchener, ON
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205 lbs.
Age: 21
Shoots: Right
Notes:
-Owns 30 points (12 G, 18 A) in his rookie season with the Henderson Silver Knights
-Served as captain during the 2023-24 season in the OHL with the Guelph Storm
-Posted 180 points (97 G, 83 A) in 184 career games for Guelph
-Recorded three goals and an assist with Vegas at the 2024 Rookie Faceoff in Los Angeles
Kai Uchacz, Forward
Birthplace: Calgary, AB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 209 lbs.
Age: 21
Shoots: Right
Notes:
-Owns 23 points (12 G, 11 A) in his rookie season with the Henderson Silver Knights
-Served as captain during the 2023-24 season in the WHL with the Red Deer Rebels
-Posted 81 points (42 G, 39 A) in his third season with Red Deer and ranked first among all skaters in scoring for the Rebels
-Posted an assist with Vegas at the 2024 Rookie Faceoff in Los Angeles
Birthplace: Calgary, AB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 209 lbs.
Age: 21
Shoots: Right
Notes:
-Owns 23 points (12 G, 11 A) in his rookie season with the Henderson Silver Knights
-Served as captain during the 2023-24 season in the WHL with the Red Deer Rebels
-Posted 81 points (42 G, 39 A) in his third season with Red Deer and ranked first among all skaters in scoring for the Rebels
-Posted an assist with Vegas at the 2024 Rookie Faceoff in Los Angeles
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MARS 3 | 383 ANSWERS Vegas Golden Knights Under Fire After Signing Player With Controversial Past Should the Golden Knights have signed Kai Uchacz despite his controversial past? | ||
| Yes, players can learn from their mistakes | 200 | 52.2 % |
| No, he should not get a 2nd chance | 183 | 47.8 % |
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