Golden Knights roast Canadian hockey fans on social media

There’s no denying that the NHL’s newest franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights, at least have the edge on their opponents when it comes to one aspect: social media trolling.

The Golden Knights’ Twitter account has burst onto the hockey media scene this summer and has won fans over with their unique brand of humor. But, yesterday they may have poked the bear. In announcing the opening of their single game ticket sales, the team decided to take a jab at its neighbours to the north.

Check it out:

Follow the entire thread and you’ll read the comments of dozens of Canadians who were either offended or entertained by the Tweet. One thing’s for sure, if the Knights’ are as good at baiting opponents on the ice this season as they are at it online, they’ll be an entertaining team to watch in their inaugural campaign.