Zach Whitecloud is a professional NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights and the first Indigenous player from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in the league. This tag page features news, articles, and updates on his career progression from junior hockey with the Virden Oil Capitals to collegiate play at Bemidji State University, his NHL debut in 2018, and his significant contributions including a pivotal playoff goal in 2023. Coverage also includes his contract extension and ongoing impact as a representative of Indigenous athletes in professional hockey.