Who are Zach Whitecloud’s parents? A look into the personal life of Vegas Golden Knights star

Zach Whitecloud, a defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights, is one of the most talked-about players in the National Hockey League (NHL). On November 28, 1996, in Brandon, Manitoba, he was born to Donna Cullen and Tom Whitecloud. Despite their son's growing fame on the rink due to his remarkable performance, the Whitecloud parents choose to lead a private life, staying out of the limelight.

The Whiteclouds put the rising star, Zach Whitecloud, in Vincent Massey High School for completing his schooling, from where he graduated at the age of 15. Young Whitecloud got the chance to play hockey for the Sioux Valley team throughout his formative years while his father worked as a coach and team manager.

He participated in team activities from 6 years old until he was about 10 or 12. After leaving the Sioux Valley team, the locals were relentless in their support of Whitecloud.

The Sioux Valley community maintained a steadfast support system throughout his hockey career. He discovered that Sioux Valley continued to offer helpful support as he advanced to higher levels of the sport and started playing for travel teams and the Brandon Youth Hockey Association.

Zach Whitecloud is still thankful to his people who kindly covered his entry fees and travel costs, ensuring that financial limitations did not prevent him from continuing his hockey career throughout the winter months. Beyond the competition, the community supported its athletes, ridding them of any financial worries and allowing them to concentrate on improving their skills on the ice.

Zach Whitecloud’s successful hockey career

Zach Whitecloud committed to play hockey for Bemidji State University while he was a member of the Virden Oil Capitals, which was a big step in his career. Before the 2017–18 NHL season, his outstanding defensive play during his freshman year at Bemidji State earned him a spot in the Los Angeles Kings Development Camp.

After his sophomore year at Bemidji State, Zach Whitecloud was selected the 2017-18 WCHA Scholar-Athlete and to the WCHA All-Academic Team, showcasing his dedication to both academics and athletics. Throughout the season, he made substantial contributions, finishing with 19 points and a team-high 51 blocked shots.

After spotting his potential, the Vegas Golden Knights signed Whitecloud to a hefty three-year, $4.475 million entry-level contract on March 8, 2018. On April 5, 2018, he faced the Edmonton Oilers in his eagerly awaited NHL debut.