Vegas Golden Knights recall defenseman Viliam Kmec

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled 22-year-old Slovakian defenseman Viliam Kmec from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. In a corresponding roster move, the team reassigned defenseman Ville Heinola to the AHL.

Kmec, a native of Kosice, Slovakia, joined the Golden Knights organization after being passed over in three consecutive NHL drafts. He currently holds a three-year entry-level contract signed in September 2024. During his time with the Henderson Silver Knights this season, Kmec has recorded three assists in ten games. His previous season in the WHL with the Prince George Cougars saw him record 61 points in 65 games.

Kmec also represented Team Slovakia at the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, where he recorded one goal and one assist in seven games.