Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team that used to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). They played in Tempe, Arizona until 2024 when they went inactive.
| Arizona Coyotes | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 1972 |
| History | Winnipeg Jets 1972–1979 (WHA) 1979–1996 (NHL) Phoenix Coyotes 1996–2014 Arizona Coyotes 2014–2024 |
| Home arena | Mullett Arena |
| City | Tempe, Arizona |
| Colors | Process black, brick red, forest green, sand, sienna, purple[1][2] |
| Media | Scripps Sports KMVP Arizona Sports 98.7 FM |
| Owner(s) | Alex Meruelo[3] Andrew Barroway |
| General manager | Bill Armstrong |
| Head coach | Andre Tourigny |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Minor league affiliates | Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 0 |
| Conference championships | 0 |
| Presidents' Trophies | 0 |
| Division championships | 1 (2011–12) |
| Official website | www |
History
In 1996, the team moved to Phoenix from Winnipeg, Canada, where they were known as the Jets. The team moved to the suburb of Glendale in December 2003. They have never won a Stanley Cup. Their head coach is André Tourigny and their general manager is Bill Armstrong. Wayne Gretzky resigned as head coach on September 14, 2009. In May 2009, the Coyotes filed for bankruptcy protection.[4]
They officially changed their name from the Phoenix Coyotes to the Arizona Coyotes on June 27, 2014.[5]
On April 10, 2024, it was reported that the Coyotes had permission from the NHL to look at relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah and that progress was being made.[6] The NHL finalized the deal on April 18.[7]
If the state is able to build a new arena by 2029 then it will rejoin the NHL as an expansion team with all previous team history, records and uniforms being transfered to the team.[8] After a land auction for a 110 acre parcel of land in North Phoenix was cancelled, Coyotes owner Alex Muruelo said that he didn't have any plans to seek more arena options for the team. This leaves the future of the team unknown.[9]
On June 25, it was announced that Meruelo would be walking away from ownership of the Coyotes.[10]
Arizona Coyotes Media
The franchise played in Winnipeg as the Jets from 1972 to 1996. They were originally members of the WHA before joining the NHL in 1979. Pictured is Dean Kennedy.
Shane Doan was team captain from 2003 to 2017. Holding the franchise record for games played, he was the last Coyotes player to have also played in Winnipeg for the original Jets.
Drafted in 2005, Martin Hanzal was with the team from 2007 to 2017.
Named head coach in September 2009, Dave Tippett led the Coyotes to their first division championship and three consecutive playoffs. Tippett left the Coyotes in 2017.
David Moss during the 2013–14 season. He scored the club's final goal under the Phoenix moniker on April 13, 2014. The club was renamed the Arizona Coyotes the next season.
Discussion with Andre Tourigny shortly after he was named coach of the Coyotes in 2021
Coyotes and the New York Rangers warm up prior to a game at Mullett Arena, October 2022
Coyotes jersey with the kachina-inspired logo used from 1996 to 2003.
Keith Yandle set the franchise record for most points in a single season by a defenseman, recording 59 points in the 2010–11 season.
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References
- ↑ Kinkopf, Alex (September 20, 2021). Coyotes' Guide to Style Resurrects White Kachina. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-guide-to-style-resurrects-white-kachina/c-326225788. Retrieved September 21, 2021. "The team's new style guide features six colors: red, purple, process black, sand, green and orange.".
- ↑ "The Creation of the Kachina Coyote Logo". ArizonaCoyotes.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. September 20, 2021. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ↑ Rosen, Dan (June 19, 2019). Meruelo approved as Coyotes majority owner by NHL Board of Governors. https://www.nhl.com/news/entrepreneur-alex-meruelo-approved-as-arizona-coyotes-majority-owner/c-307914920. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ↑ "Chicago Cubs file Chapter 11 to speed team's sale". Last sentence of report. Retrieved October 12, 2010.[dead link]
- ↑ "Coyotes Announce 2014-15 Schedule". Arizona Coyotes. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
- ↑ "Report: NHL, Coyotes make progress on framework for Utah relocation". Sportsnet. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ↑ "'Utah's ready for a team,' new owner says". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Board Approves Establishment of New Franchise in Utah, Future Reactivation of Arizona Franchise Should Conditions Be Met". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo giving up pursuit of NHL arena, report says". USA Today. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Sources: Alex Meruelo is walking away from Coyotes ownership". PHNX Sports. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
