When Colin Cusick wants to play floor hockey at school, there’s normally only or two other students interested, which makes it tough to field two teams.
The 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Walter Johnson Junior High School thinks that will change with a new partnership between the Clark County School District and the Vegas Golden Knights.
The hockey team — along with NV Energy, the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association — are helping to start the Golden Knight Hockey Academy Program. All Clark County middle schools will receive a full set of street hockey equipment, and the team is sponsoring training for teachers who may not be familiar with the game.