Tahoe Knight Monsters announce new head coach

STATELINE, Nev. (KOLO) - The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced their newest head coach.

Connor Jones comes to Tahoe from Princeton University, where he spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach and helped the Tigers reach the 30-win mark. Jones also has familiarity with the organization, having worked as a scout for the Vegas Golden Knights from 2022 to 2024.

In a statement released by the Knight Monsters, Jones thanked team leadership for the opportunity and said he’s eager to build on the foundation already in place.

“I want to thank David Hodges, Tim Tebow, and the Tahoe Knight Monsters organization for believing in me and trusting me with this opportunity,” Jones said. “I’m incredibly grateful for the confidence they’ve shown in me, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. From everything I’ve seen and everyone I’ve spoken with, it’s clear this organization has built something special in a short amount of time. Coach Loh and his staff deserve a lot of credit for establishing a strong foundation, and I’m excited for the opportunity to build on what they’ve started.

“My family and I are excited to get to Tahoe and become part of the community. Our team is going to work hard every day, compete the right way, and represent this organization with excellence both on and off the ice. With the opportunity to develop players within the Golden Knights system, our group will have a clear purpose every time we step on the ice. I can’t wait to get to Tahoe, meet our fans, and get to work.”