LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Break the ice with one of the OGs, the Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault! He joins KTNV sports reporter Tina Nguyen to discuss Bruce Cassidy, Vegas' growing sports industry and who has the best hair on the team.
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Tina Nguyen: You are one of the original Golden Knights on this team. What's it been like to see this organization grow and evolve over the last couple of years?
Jonathan Marchessault: It's been quite amazing. We've gotten better along the years, building a winning culture, but that's not where we want to be yet. I think a lot of guys in the organization are super excited this year to prove ourselves that we can be one of the top teams, if not the top team in the NHL.
Tina: You got a new head coach, Bruce Cassidy. What are you looking forward to most when it comes to playing for him?
Jonathan: A new voice. It's a good new beginning for our group. We didn't make the playoffs last year, and we're coming back with a new coach, a new system and a couple of new players. It's going to be good for us.
Tina: You guys were the first professional sports team in Las Vegas. How cool is it to see this town grow? I mean, you got the Raiders now the Aces just won a chip. More and more sports teams are wanting to come here, but you guys are the ones that kickstart all of it off.
Jonathan: It's unbelievable how much the city grows. I've enjoyed every second. I've been here in Las Vegas and I'm just happy with where it's going as well.
Tina: Well, Johnathan, we're starting something new here called "Breaking the Ice." Tim Hortons or Starbucks?
Jonathan: Canadian people won't be happy... but Starbucks.
Tina: So, what's your Starbucks order?
Jonathan: Cold brew. Nitro cold brew in Las Vegas.
Tina: Hidden talent?
Jonathan: I'm a decent cook.
Tina: What do you like to cook?
Jonathan: A lot of barbecue and, like, healthy stuff. Like, simple, but healthy.
Tina: Alright, can you translate this hockey lingo for me? "Lettuce."
Jonathan: For hockey terms? Yes.
Tina: Am I stumping you on this one?
Jonathan: Is it the hair?
Tina: Yes! Who's got the best lettuce on this team?
Jonathan: It used to be Karlsson, but now he's ruined it for everybody. I think Shea Theodore has good hair. He has a little Bradley Cooper flow.
Get to know more VGK players in our "Breaking the Ice" segments! Past episodes have featured players like William Karlsson, Keegan Kolesar and Dylan Coghlan.