Vaughn Karpan

(June 20, 1961 —)

Born in Flin Flon and raised in The Pas, Karpan played a key role in the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2023 Stanley Cup championship as assistant GM, player personnel. . . . Began scouting career with the Winnipeg Jets in 1992, working for five seasons as an amateur scout. . . . Made the move to Phoenix and spent nine seasons with the Coyotes, the last four as director of amateur scouting. . . . Then was with the Montreal Canadiens for 11 seasons, as amateur scout, then pro scout, then director of professional scouting. . . . Joined the Golden Knights as director of player personnel in 2016. . . . Twice represented Canada in the Olympic Winter Games (1984, 1988) as a player. Played 228 games with Canada’s national team over four seasons. . . . Inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame (player) in 2013.