The Thunder won two regular season titles in their first three years and were able to command crowds of nearly 8,000 per game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

[2] The quick decline changed the relationship between Las Vegas and the owners of their arena (UNLV) and the team found itself searching for a new home after the season.

While the team wasn't able to win a championship, their early success did endear them to the fans and create a loyal pool of supporters.

[4] Shortly after the official demise of the Wranglers, plans were put into place to take advantage of the dearth of hockey in the state by Bill Foley.

After a year's time to review, the NHL announced that they were formally accepting Foley's bid and awarded Las Vegas with a new franchise beginning in 2017.

The Golden Knights won the Pacific Division title in their first season and proceeded to march all the way to the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals.

Vegas continued as one of the better teams for the next seral years and made its second championship appearance in 2023, this time managing to win the Stanley Cup.