STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights, announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Brandon Tabakin for the 2024-25 season.
Tabakin, 24, joins the Knight Monsters after beginning his professional career with the Newfoundland Growlers this past March, logging an assist in six appearances. Prior to joining the Growlers, Tabakin concluded his senior season at Arizona State University where he collected 10 points (2g-8a) in 36 games played.
From 2019-23, Tabakin played three collegiate seasons at Yale University. He completed his college career with 22 points (5g-17a) in 110 games. He won a United States Hockey League Clark Cup championship with the Sioux Falls Stampede in 2019. The Woodbury, New York resident totaled 25 points (2g-23a) in 133 games with the Stampede from 2016-19.