ANAHEIM, Calif. — Vegas Golden Knights players have likely cleared out the local flower shops ahead of Mother’s Day. The team faces a demanding schedule, playing Game 4 against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday to secure a 3-1 series lead. With no time to celebrate at home, the fathers on the roster emphasize their deep appreciation for their wives’ unwavering support.
Noah Hanifin’s Family Milestones
Defenseman Noah Hanifin misses his wife Monique’s first Mother’s Day as a mother. Their daughter arrived last year, and the couple awaits a second child later this year.
“My wife has been holding down the fort,” Hanifin said. “We’re on the road all the time, grinding throughout the season. We’re not much help sometimes.”
He added, “They sacrifice so much and we’re really lucky and privileged to be able to do what we do. It’s impossible to do without them taking care of all the stuff on the side, supporting us throughout the process. All the guys in the room are all super grateful for what they do for us.”
Brett Howden’s Growing Family
Leading goal scorer Brett Howden and his wife Meike welcome two young children, with their son turning 3 and daughter turning 1. Howden’s parents plan to join Meike for Mother’s Day celebrations in Las Vegas.
“You can’t even put into words how much she does for our family, for our kids, for me,” Howden said. “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it wasn’t for her.”
“Our son just turned 3, our daughter just turned 1, and it still feels like every day is just a new adventure with them. It’s pretty special. My kids are lucky. They got a really incredible mom.”
William Karlsson’s Time at Home
Center William Karlsson spent the past six months on the injured list with his wife Emily and sons Beckham—turning 3 on Tuesday—and 1-year-old Lars.
“There’s different stages with the boys growing up,” Karlsson said. “It’s fun to see how she handles everything, just to see how boyhood is for her.”
“It’s a good reminder of the things they actually do, the things you take for granted, stuff like that. It’s a nice day to recognize all that.”
