Fans can "grow one for the team" by pledging their playoff beards by visiting http://www.beardathon.com/GoldenKnights and following the prompts to sign up. Once enrolled, invite your friends, family, and colleagues support your beard and donate to the cause.

VEGAS (April 9, 2018) - The Vegas Golden Knights and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation invite you to participate in supporting one of hockey's most visible traditions - the playoff beard! All proceeds from the Beard-A-Thon fundraiser will benefit the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. All fans can participate by pledging to either support the cause or pledging their favorite beard grower.

Vegas Golden Knights players Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Deryk Engelland , James Neal , Shea Theodore and Alex Tuch will also be participating as Beard-A-Thon team ambassadors.

The beard grower who raises the most funds will win two (2) tickets to the 2018-19 season opener, a signed stick and a meet and greet with a player on next year's team.

Prizes will be awarded for our second and third place beard growing fundraisers as well.

Fans are encouraged to grow their beards and support the cause for as long as the Vegas Golden Knights are in the playoffs.

The top three beard growing fundraisers will win:

1st Place - 2 tickets to opening night of the 18-19 season, a signed stick and meet and greet with a player from the 18-19 Golden Knights!

2nd Place - A 2017-18 team signed jersey

3rd Place - A Marc-Andre Fleury signed puck

For more information, visit http://vegasgoldenknights.com/beard

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners William Foley and his family and the Maloof family. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and Snapchat .

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS FOUNDATION

The Golden Knights Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the primary charitable link between the NHL's newest team and the Las Vegas community.

Through our namesake foundation, the Vegas Golden Knights support Las Vegas non-profits that make a difference every day via direct grants and fundraising partnerships. These initiatives are funded through corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, signature events, in-game programs, and merchandise sales. As Las Vegas' first major professional sports team, the Vegas Golden Knights recognize and embrace our duty to strengthen and inspire our community.

Our players, coaches, and staff enthusiastically set the example for our loyal fans, whom we hope to encourage to become agents of growth and change themselves.