The NHL officially announced that the Vegas Golden Knights completed the expansion process Wednesday and is an operating member of the NHL as its 31st team.
"On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am delighted to officially welcome the Vegas Golden Knights to the NHL," Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement released Wednesday. "Congratulations to Bill Foley, the Foley family, the Maloof family, the city of Las Vegas and the Golden Knights' fans as the team embarks on its exciting journey."