SALT LAKE CITY — Just past downtown and up a gentle trail that even an overweight sportswriter can navigate without a sweat lies a scenic overlook of one of the fastest-growing cities in America.
At the beginning of the season, the Arizona Coyotes had several hills to climb and obstacles to hurdle. There was excitement for the team’s first game in New Jersey; Logan Cooley was making his NHL debut.
Arizona-born U.S. Olympic hockey medalist Lyndsey Fry is leading a new group dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of amateur hockey in Arizona in the wake of the Coyotes’ departure to Salt Lake City.
The new hockey team in Utah had its’ first chance to present itself to the people of Salt Lake City on Wednesday, and the excitement over there is certainly building up.
A veteran of 1,058 NHL games, Jakub Voracek announced his retirement at the age of 34. The Czech winger had 223 goals and 583 assists for 806 points. At his best, Voracek was one of the best players in the NHL.
The National Hockey League is coming to Utah. Earlier this month, the league approved the sale of the Arizona Coyotes’ players, prospects, draft picks, and reserve list to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who will house the team at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The Arizona Coyotes’ finances have taken several hits these past few decades. Occasionally, a new owner acquires the franchise, but none seems to know how to get the team back on track.
It was early Tuesday morning that long-time NHLer Jakub Voracek announced his retirement from the NHL. He has spent the last year dealing with a concussion, which could be a major factor in his decision.
A former NHL All-Star has announced his retirement.
In an interview with CNN Prima News in Czechia, longtime NHL winger Jakub Voráček officially retired at the age of 34. Voráček played 11 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022-23, registering six points before missing the rest of the season due to injury.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is an outside-the-box thinker.
Alex Meruelo started his press conference with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman by tripping over a light in front of the stand. It wasn’t a fantastic outing for the former Arizona Coyotes owner as he made his first public appearance since 2019 when he first bought the team.
What has transpired around the Coyotes doesn't paint an optimistic picture for the franchise's future.
The Arizona Coyotes (36-41-5) are officially an inactive franchise. Fans gathered in the Mullett Arena on Wednesday night to mourn the loss of their squad and celebrate the many memories the Coyotes gave the community in their 28-year existence.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo met with the media on Friday to discuss how the Coyotes’ franchise wound up being purchased by Ryan Smith and relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo believes “in actions, not words,” so he wants Arizona hockey fans focused on the June 27 land auction, where his potential actions by winning via bid could net the team the necessary land for an arena and entertainment district.
On Thursday, the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Coyotes. While the bones of the franchise, including roster, draft picks and hockey operations, will head to Salt Lake City, Utah, the Coyotes aren't dead yet.
The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been formally approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Pierre LeBrun of TSN, and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, among others.
Wednesday night was a bittersweet one for the Arizona Coyotes and their fans. It was the last time that the franchise would be playing at Mullett Arena, as it was announced that the team will be moving to Salt Lake City next season.
The Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, and the team played what is likely its last home game in Arizona, which sparked a few emotional messages from former player Paul Bissonnette, one on X and one on the TNT broadcast.
Shane Doan, former captain of the Arizona Coyotes, has been reunited with his retirement banner, making for an emotional and significant moment in Coyotes history.
Dylan Guenther scored once and added an assist to end the Coyotes' season, and likely the franchise's time in Arizona, with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz.
Despite widespread reports that the Arizona Coyotes are set to be sold and moved to Salt Lake City, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman refused to confirm the transaction.
It is not a matter of IF but WHEN the Arizona Coyotes move to Salt Lake City, Utah. General Manager Bill Armstrong informed the players that relocation was happening.
It is not a matter of IF but WHEN the Arizona Coyotes move to Salt Lake City, Utah. General Manager Bill Armstrong informed the players that relocation was happening.
Logan Cooley scored the game-winner and Dylan Guenther recorded a four-point night on his 21st birthday as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday.
He has been limited to just 50 games this season, with a month-long absence in November headlining an injury-plagued year.
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