Zach Whitecloud
Age 26 Nov 28, 1996
Brandon CAN
Defense shoots right
6'2" 188 cm
209 lbs 95 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2024
Agent Dean Grillo 
Transaction History
| 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. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Zach Whitecloud |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Vegas Golden Knights
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49 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 703 | 55.60 | 45.00 | -7.00 | 44.20 | -4.60 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
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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 | 49 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 39 | 703 | 55.60 | 45.00 | -7.00 | 44.20 | -4.60 | 0.17 | 0.60 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 6 Years $16,500,000 3.33% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA |
| 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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| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.23% of cap space