Zach Whitecloud

Vegas Golden Knights logo
Age 27 Nov 28, 1996
Brandon Canada
Defense shoots right
6'2" 188 cm
218 lbs 99 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2024
Agent Dean Grillo

Transaction History
Dec 6, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal, levied three hits, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Nov 28, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Nov 10, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) will make his first appearance of the season versus San Jose on Friday, according to Fox sports anchor Vince Sapienza.
Nov 8, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) is close to returning, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Wednesday.
Oct 10, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Oct 8, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Oct 5, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud is week-to-week after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury Thursday.
Sep 29, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (undisclosed) will be out of action for the remainder of the preseason, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Sep 27, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Jun 10, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud notched an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4.
Jun 3, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1.
May 19, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud registered two assists in Vegas' 4-3 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 on Friday.
May 8, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3.
May 3, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud had two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1.
Apr 17, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) is expected to be available to play in Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Apr 15, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) wore a normal jersey during Saturday's practice, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Apr 11, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) will miss the final two games of the regular season, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 10, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken and will be evaluated Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 8, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud suffered a lower-body injury during Vegas' 2-1 shootout loss to Dallas on Saturday, Gary Lawless of the Vegas Golden Knights' official site reports.
Apr 6, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud recorded an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Apr 2, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Mar 20, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mar 16, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Feb 23, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud provided a goal in Vegas' 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Feb 9, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud registered an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Feb 7, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Feb 6, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, Owen Krepps of Vegas Hockey Now reports.
Feb 5, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) was a full participant at practice Sunday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Jan 12, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) has yet to start skating, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Dec 12, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Dec 11, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against the Boston Bruins, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Nov 28, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud provided an assist and blocked three shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Nov 24, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud posted an assist, five blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Nov 4, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Oct 28, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud recorded an assist, five PIM, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 18, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud posted an assist, blocked four shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Oct 13, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud registered an assist in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 29, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's 7-4 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Apr 20, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals.
Apr 9, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal on four shots, added four hits, blocked two shots, served two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Mar 26, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud will be in the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday after clearing the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Mar 21, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud was placed in COVID-19 protocols and will not play Monday against the Minnesota Wild, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Mar 16, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 4, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud logged an assist, five blocked shots and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Feb 25, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud logged an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Feb 25, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (foot) will be in the lineup Friday in Arizona, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Feb 23, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (foot) is possible to return for the upcoming back-to-back against the Arizona Coyotes and Avalanche starting Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
Feb 8, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Feb 7, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud has sustained a broken bone in his foot, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Jan 31, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud will not be in the lineup versus Buffalo on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Jan 27, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud netted a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday.
Jan 25, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (back) is in Tuesday's lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Gary Lawless of the Vegas Golden Knights' official site reports.
Jan 24, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (back) will not participate in Monday's road game against the Washington Capitals.
Jan 20, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud's back "seized up" on him during warmups, leading to him being scratched Thursday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Jan 20, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) was scratched from Thursday's lineup, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Jan 2, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud logged two assists, three blocked shots, two shots on net, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Dec 29, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud notched an assist, five blocked shots, two hits, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Dec 21, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud provided an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Dec 19, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud logged an assist, two shots on net and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders.
Dec 12, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored twice on five shots, blocked three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Dec 1, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Nov 18, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored two goals, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 18, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play Thursday versus the Detroit Red Wings, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Nov 18, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) is nearing a return and could play Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Oct 28, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) signed a six-year, $16.5 million contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.
Oct 23, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Oct 22, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) missed the third of Friday's game versus the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Pete DeBoer didn't have an update on his status after the game, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Oct 11, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) is expected to be an option for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup with Seattle, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Oct 9, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (lower body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the San Jose Sharks, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Jun 14, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1.
Jun 6, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud recorded an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4.
May 28, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 7.
May 22, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud posted an assist, four PIM and two hits in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4.
May 12, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud produced an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
May 7, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud posted an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues.
Apr 18, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud provided an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Apr 14, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud produced an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Apr 11, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) will play in Sunday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Apr 9, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) won't play Friday versus Arizona, but he could be an option for Sunday's rematch with the Arizona Coyotes, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Apr 5, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) won't play Monday or Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 3, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) will not play Saturday versus the Minnesota Wild, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 1, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Minnesota Wild.
Mar 31, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud (undisclosed) left Wednesday's contest late in the third period, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Mar 29, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud produced an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Mar 17, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Feb 14, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud notched an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 9, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Feb 7, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud scored a goal and added four hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jan 25, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud is drawing praise from Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer, who said the defenseman is on an "amazing trajectory," Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Jan 18, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights | Zach Whitecloud | Whitecloud managed an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Mar 22, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Signed D Zach Whitecloud to a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension.
Feb 25, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled D Zach Whitecloud from Chicago (AHL).
Feb 24, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned D Zach Whitecloud to Chicago (AHL).
Feb 20, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned D Zach Whitecloud to Chicago (AHL).
Feb 19, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled D Zach Whitecloud from Chicago (AHL).
Feb 18, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned D Zach Whitecloud to Chicago (AHL).
Feb 3, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled D Zach Whitecloud from Chicago (AHL).
Feb 2, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned D Zach Whitecloud to Chicago (AHL).
Feb 1, 2020 Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled D Zach Whitecloud from Chicago (AHL).
Oct 22, 2019 Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned D Zach Whitecloud to Chicago (AHL).
Oct 22, 2019 Vegas Golden Knights | Activated D Zach Whitecloud from non-roster injured reserve.
Mar 8, 2018 Vegas Golden Knights | Signed D Zach Whitecloud to a three-year, entry-level contract.
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Zach Whitecloud
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights logo 13 1 1 2 -4 6
Zach Whitecloud Stats by Elite Prospects Zach Whitecloud Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2011-2012 Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA MU18HL 8 0 0 0 4
2012-2013 Portage Terriers MJHL 1 0 0 0 0
2012-2013 Central Plains Capitals U18 AAA MU18HL 43 1 5 6 92 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA MU18HL 43 8 13 21 59 Playoffs 8 0 3 3 0
2013-2014 Virden Oil Capitals MJHL 1 0 0 0 0 Playoffs 6 1 0 1 0
2014-2015 Virden Oil Capitals MJHL 57 3 7 10 42 Playoffs 10 1 3 4 0
2015-2016 Virden Oil Capitals MJHL 59 6 34 40 105 Playoffs 7 2 3 5 0
2016-2017 Bemidji State Univ. NCAA 41 3 14 17 41
2017-2018 Bemidji State Univ. NCAA 36 4 15 19 8
2017-2018 Team Canada International 2 0 1 1 0
2017-2018 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 1 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Chicago Wolves AHL 74 6 22 28 52 Playoffs 22 3 12 15 0
2019-2020 Chicago Wolves AHL 35 2 5 7 18
2019-2020 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 16 0 1 1 4 211 61.50 67.10 8.50 60.00 2.40 0.28 Playoffs 20 2 1 3 0
2020-2021 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 51 2 10 12 24 769 56.50 51.90 -1.50 51.60 -2.30 0.16 0.86 Playoffs 19 1 3 4 0
2021-2022 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 59 8 11 19 20 984 58.20 54.80 1.00 52.80 -1.30 0.43 1.10
2021-2022 Canada WC 10 2 2 4 6
2022-2023 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 59 5 7 12 41 901 54.90 45.40 -6.00 44.50 -4.00 0.33 0.73 Playoffs 22 2 6 8 0
2023-2024 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 13 1 1 2 6
Zach Whitecloud Stats by Elite Prospects | Zach Whitecloud Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team Vegas Golden Knights logo
Signing Date October 28, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Dean Grillo
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Potential Lockout Year
Standard Contract | 6 Years $16,500,000 3.29% of cap space
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Cap Hit $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
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AAV $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Minors Salary $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
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Contract History

Signing Team Vegas Golden Knights logo
Signing Date March 22, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Dean Grillo
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $787,500
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,450,000 0.89% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $725,000 $725,000
RFA
AAV $725,000 $725,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $700,000 $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $700,000 $750,000
Minors Salary $700,000 $750,000
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UFA Year
Signing Team Vegas Golden Knights logo
Signing Date March 8, 2018
Agent Dean Grillo
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.23% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,491,666 $1,491,666 $1,491,666
Performance Bonuses $0 $850,000 $850,000
Base Salary $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
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