Las Vegas Desert Dogs

The Las Vegas Desert Dogs is a planned box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They will play at Michelob Ultra Arena in Paradise, Nevada starting in the 2022–2023 season.

Las Vegas Desert Dogs
SportLacrosse
Founded2021
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
Based inParadise, Nevada
ArenaMichelob Ultra Arena
OwnersJoseph Tsai
Wayne Gretzky
Steve Nash
Dustin Johnson
Head coachShawn Williams
Websitewww.lasvegasdesertdogs.com

History

On June 21, 2021, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Las Vegas and co-owners Joseph Tsai, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash and Dustin Johnson. The team will begin play in the 2022–2023 season beginning in fall 2022 with its home arena being Michelob Ultra Arena.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE AWARDS LAS VEGAS 15TH FRANCHISE, ANNOUNCES WAYNE GRETZKY, DUSTIN JOHNSON, STEVE NASH, AND JOE TSAI AS CO-OWNERS". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  2. "New Las Vegas lacrosse team will be owned by Wayne Gretzky, others". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  3. "Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Dustin Johnson among owners of new Las Vegas pro lacrosse team". Retrieved June 21, 2021.


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