Arizona Coyotes

Tucson Roadrunners head coach Steve Potvin (Arizona Coyotes Photo)...
Jake Anderson

Arizona Coyotes name Steve Potvin head coach of Tucson Roadrunners

The Arizona Coyotes announced on Friday that Steve Potvin will be the new head coach of the Tucson Roadrunners.
3 years ago
Victor Soderstrom poses for a portrait after being selected eleventh overall by the Arizona Coyotes...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes defenseman Victor Soderstrom set to make NHL debut vs. Vegas

Arizona Coyotes 2019 first-round draft pick Victor Soderstrom is set to make his NHL debut Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.
3 years ago
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot by Arizona Coyotes left wing J...
Associated Press

Coyotes give up 5 goals, drop 2nd straight loss against Golden Knights

The Arizona Coyotes went 0-for-2 in back-to-back games against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, giving up 5 goals Wednesday in a loss.
3 years ago
FILE - This Jan. 6, 2019, file photo shows Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson skating ...
Rachel Gossen

Coyotes to be without Oliver Ekman-Larsson for Vegas matchup

The Arizona Coyotes will be without captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson when they start a four-game series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel, right, celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with...
Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes bounce back with 5-3 win over San Jose Sharks

Phil Kessel scored two goals as the Arizona Coyotes responded from an opening loss to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Saturday.
3 years ago
(Twitter Photo/@ArizonaCoyotes)...
Threads Blog

Arizona Coyotes to wear ‘LA49’ helmet decal honoring late fan

The Arizona Coyotes will honor the memory of late fan Leighton Accardo by wearing a decal that reads "LA49" on their helmets this season. 
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse shoots during the first period of the team's NHL hockey gam...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes’ Crouse to play Thursday after clearing COVID protocols

Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse will play in the team's season opener against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday after passing NHL COVID-19 protocols.
3 years ago
(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes head into 2021 near back of the pack across NHL power rankings

The Coyotes' ability to protect the net was highlighted in NHL power rankings heading into the season, while the team's offensive attack dinged Arizona.
3 years ago
Shane Doan #19 of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on before taking on the Los Angeles Kings in Game Five ...
Dan Bickley

Shane Doan’s presence in Coyotes front office inspires hope, belief

Dan Bickley gives his thoughts on the Arizona Coyotes hiring Shane Doan and the team's upcoming season under new leadership.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) celebrates with teammates Jason Demers (55) and Oliver Ekman-La...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes announce 2020-21 opening night roster, taxi squad

The Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday announced their 23-man roster a six-player taxi squad for their opening night game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.
3 years ago
(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)...
Tyler Drake

Shane Doan eager to get to work in new role with Arizona Coyotes

For Arizona legend Shane Doan, it wasn't a matter of if he was ever rejoining the Coyotes organization in some capacity, it was a matter of when.
3 years ago
Frederik Gauthier #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks du...
Arizona Sports

C Frederik Gauthier signs 2-way deal with Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes signed center Frederik Gauthier to a one-year, two-way contract on Monday, the team announced.
3 years ago
Shane Doan #19 of the Arizona Coyotes warms up before the NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at Gi...
Tyler Drake

Coyotes hire Shane Doan as chief hockey development officer

The Coyotes announced Monday they have agreed to bring on former Arizona forward Shane Doan as the team's chief hockey development officer.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) celebrates his goal against against the San Jose Shark...
Logan Newman

Tocchet ‘encouraged’ by Sunday’s Coyotes practice with season looming

The Arizona Coyotes followed a scrimmage Saturday with a strong practice Sunday and will likely participate in a controlled scrimmage Monday.
3 years ago
(Twitter photo/@ArizonaCoyotes)...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes announce limited seating capacity for January home games

The Arizona Coyotes will host a limited number of fans for all January home games, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
(Twitter photo/@ArizonaCoyotes)...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes return to ice less than 2 weeks before start of condensed season

The Arizona Coyotes returned to the ice on Monday for the start of training camp. It's a unique start, even without factoring in the pandemic.
3 years ago
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals catches the game-winning touchdown pass ...
Torrence Dunham

The best plays and games of Arizona sports teams in 2020

Here's a look back at each Arizona sports team's best game and play over the past 12 months in what was an unforgettable year.
3 years ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Derick Brassard #10 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck...
Torrence Dunham

Derick Brassard brings Coyotes much-needed flexibility for unusual season

Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong said Derick Brassard provides versatility for the team during a condensed season that also has to deal with COVID-19.
3 years ago
New York Islanders' Derick Brassard (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the ...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes sign C Derick Brassard to 1-year deal

The Arizona Coyotes signed free agent center Derick Brassard to a one-year contract, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique, left, checks Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, right, into t...
Christopher Boan

Arizona Coyotes trade of center Derek Stepan nets positive reviews

The Arizona Coyotes decision to trade veteran center Derek Stepan to the Senators on Saturday evoked mostly positive reviews from a cadre of hockey writers.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan (21) scores a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Trist...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes trade center Derek Stepan to Senators for 2nd-round pick

The Arizona Coyotes have traded center Derek Stepan to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2021 second-round pick, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
3 years ago
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)...
Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Surprise gifts Arizona sports teams unwrapped in 2020

From the arrival to DeAndre Hopkins and Chris Paul to the rise of two younger players, here are some of the biggest surprises in Valley sports this year.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes right wing Clayton Keller shouts as he celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabr...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes release 2020-21 schedule, open season vs. Sharks

The Arizona Coyotes announced the outline of their 56 regular season games for the 2020-21 season on Wednesday. They open against San Jose.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) reaches out to catch the puck as it gets by Edmonton O...
Christopher Boan

Forward Drake Caggiula excited to join Arizona Coyotes’ youthful roster

National Hockey League veteran forward Drake Caggiula's first reaction to signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes was one of relief.
3 years ago
Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong is introduced by president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez on Sept. 22, ...
Christopher Boan

Coyotes GM Armstrong, CEO Gutierrez eager for shortened season to start

The Arizona Coyotes' COVID-19-shortened 2021 season is slated to kick off in 23 days, against fellow west division foe San Jose.
3 years ago
Fans line up outside of Gila River Arena before the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Wi...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes plan to open season with limited fans in attendance

Arizona Coyotes president and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez announced Monday that the team is planning to open the season with limited fans in attendance.
3 years ago
(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)...
Arizona Sports

Coyotes officially sign F Drake Caggiula to 1-year deal

The Coyotes signed forward Drake Caggiula to a one-year contract, Arizona general manager Bill Armstrong told reporters via Zoom on Monday.
3 years ago
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)...
Associated Press

NHL, players complete agreement for 56-game season beginning Jan. 13

The NHL and players completed a deal Sunday to hold a 56-game 2021 season from Jan. 13-May 8 with playoffs to last into July.
3 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, foreground, is con...
Associated Press

AP: San Jose Sharks to open training camp, start season in Arizona

The San Jose Sharks will open training camp and start the regular season in Arizona due to California COVID-19 restrictions, according to AP.
3 years ago
The Coyotes logo on the ice during the NHL hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Arizo...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Coyotes hire Cory Stillman as team’s assistant coach

The Arizona Coyotes are expected to hire Cory Stillman as an assistant coach to join Rick Tocchet's staff, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
3 years ago