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The Arizona Coyotes began their life as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and started playing in the 1972-73 season. They joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season when the league absorbed the WHA and the team remained in Winnipeg through the 1995-96 season. In Winnipeg, the team made the playoffs 11 times in 17 NHL seasons but never made it past the division finals. Prior to the 1996-97 season, the team relocated to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes, although they changed their location name from Phoenix to Arizona for the 2014-15 season. Since joining the NHL, the Coyotes/Jets have made the playoffs 20 times but have only made the conference finals one time.

Meet the Delta Center, the Coyotes’ New Home in Utah 
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The Arizona Coyotes have dealt with countless issues during their time in Arizona. First and foremost is their on-ice success, which has evidently been lacking. They’ve only made the playoffs a handful of times, their longest run coming in 2012, which saw them lose to the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference Final, who eventually went on to win the Stanley Cup. More recently, they made it during the 2020 COVID-19 bubble in Edmonton. Still, after defeating the Nashville Predators in the play-in round, they were taken care of in five games by the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1….

Blues & Coyotes Can Be Trade Partners Over 2024 Offseason
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The St. Louis Blues are in a predicament. The NHL has grown tremendously, and the talent in the league has gotten better and better as the years go on. Now, in the Central Division, the Blues could be falling behind the eight-ball with teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and the Dallas Stars making significant strides in their rosters. In order to compete with those teams, the Blues are going to have to make some drastic changes to their current roster construction. Reflecting on this past season’s trade deadline, the Blues decided against a trade…

Arizona Coyotes Officially Relocating to Salt Lake City
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It’s official. The Arizona Coyotes are no more. The team has been sold to Ryan Smith, who will relocate the team to Salt Lake City, Utah, effective immediately. Here are things you need to know about the relocation. Ryan Smith Is Dedicated Smith has been lobbying for an NHL franchise for a while. And now, he gets one.  The native of Eugene, Oregon, has owned the NBA’s Utah Jazz since 2020 and has been eager to expand the sports life of Salt Lake City. He knows the citizens will make sure the team is supported, even though the city has…

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Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Coyotes – 4/17/24
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The Edmonton Oilers take on the Arizona Coyotes tonight. This is the team’s last game in Arizona before relocating to Salt Lake City. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (49-25-6) at COYOTES (35-41-5) 10 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SN, TVAS Oilers projected lineup Adam Henrique…

Arizona Coyotes Jersey History
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The Arizona Coyotes franchise already has an extensive history revolving around its jerseys and logos, as the club has seen numerous rebrands throughout the years. While the team’s mishaps have gotten the best of them during the past century, it’s important to note that the franchise has hit on nearly…

Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Flames – 4/14/24
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The Arizona Coyotes take on the Calgary Flames tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. COYOTES (35-40-5) at FLAMES (36-38-5) 8 p.m. ET; SNW, SCRIPPS Coyotes projected lineup Clayton Keller — Alex Kerfoot — Nick Schmaltz Lawson Crouse — Logan Cooley —…

 

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What year were the Arizona Coyotes founded?

The Arizona Coyotes began their life as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and started playing in the 1972-73 season.

When did the Arizona Coyotes play their first game?

The Arizona Coyotes’ first NHL game (played as the Winnipeg Jets) occurred on Oct. 10, 1979, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Arizona Coyotes?
Andre Tourigny is the current head coach for the Arizona Coyotes.