Ep. 53: Andrew Abrams, VHS Tapes to Vice President & Executive Producer for the Vegas Golden Knights

In this episode of Next in Line, Cesar Jimenez sits down with Andrew Abrams, Vice President and Executive Producer of Entertainment and Production for the Vegas Golden Knights, to talk about career growth, networking, and what it really takes to break into professional sports. Andrew shares his journey from growing up in Western New York experimenting with a VHS camera to leading the full in arena entertainment experience for one of the NHL’s most innovative franchises. He walks through the real path behind the role, including: Starting in minor league hockey and working his way up Taking a leap into WWE and learning elite production at a global level Building relationships that opened doors at critical moments Returning to help build the Vegas Golden Knights from the ground up The conversation also dives into what fans never see — the lights, music, video, and production that happen between the whistles — and how Andrew’s team creates a world class experience by pulling inspiration from Las Vegas shows, concerts, and emerging technology. This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to break into sports, media, or a competitive industry, with a strong focus on networking, timing, and being ready when opportunity shows up.