Las Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, right, celebrates with defenceman Zach Whitecloud, centre, after scoring as Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov skates away during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba is celebrating one of its own after Whitecloud and the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-John Locher
MASKAWATA, Man. – The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba is celebrating one of its own after Zach Whitecloud of the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup.
The First Nation says Whitecloud and the team’s win brings honour to the community and to the Dakota Nation as a whole.
It says the player, who is a member of the First Nation, represents the community’s values.
The First Nation says Whitecloud’s journey is a testament to what can be achieved when one is committed, resilient and dedicated.
Whitecloud plays defence for the Golden Knights.
Vegas beat the Florida Panthers 9-3 last night to capture the Stanley Cup for the first time.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 14, 2023.
