HENDERSON, Nev.––America First Credit Union has entered into a naming rights agreement for the practice facility of hockey’s Henderson Silver Knights (HSK), which also serves as a community ice rink that houses Las Vegas Golden Knights and HSK hockey programming and other community events.
According to the credit union, the new name coincides with a multiyear extension of Foley Entertainment Group’s partnership with America First Credit Union, which has been a partner of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights since the team’s inaugural season in 2017.
It will now become the official credit union of hockey in Las Vegas as an exclusive partner for both the Vegas Golden Knights and the Henderson Silver Knights, America First said.
Direct Involvement
America First Credit Union said it will be directly involved in supporting youth hockey and community initiatives in Henderson, and will be the presenting sponsor of the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights and Henderson Jr. Silver Knights youth hockey programs.
“We are thrilled to enhance our partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights and Foley Entertainment Group,” said Thayne Shaffer, president and CEO of America First Credit Union. “They are more than just amazing teams. They’re an organization passionately committed to serving our communities, which is why our culture at America First Credit Union aligns so well with theirs. We are proud to have our name on the America First Center in Henderson.”
Charitable Program Planned
In celebration of the new partnership, the Golden Knights, Silver Knights and America First Credit Union reported they are working together to create a charitable program that gives back to the local community.
For six years, America First noted it has rewarded Clark County teachers with the Game Changers program, which recognizes local educators who have made a positive impact in the classroom and in the lives of their students. As part of this partnership, the Game Changers program will be expanded and the Golden Knights/America First will now recognize a new teacher every month during the VGK season, America First said.
America First said it and the Silver Knights will also create a co-branded debit card for America First members with exclusive benefits, such as discounted team merchandise, ticket offers and more.
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