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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.

Arizona Coyotes Logo History
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The Arizona Coyotes franchise had extensive history around its logos and jerseys, as the club underwent multiple rebranding initiatives throughout its history. The team, like every club in the NHL, saw its ups and downs during its existence, but the franchise’s struggles, more often than not, received the most attention in the news cycle. Off-the-ice problems earned the team a lot of detractors outside of Arizona, and the Coyotes were one of the most divisive teams in the history of North American professional sports. There are very few people on the fence here – The masses seemed to either love…

Arizona Coyotes Jersey History
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The Arizona Coyotes franchise had an extensive history revolving around its jerseys and logos, as the club saw numerous rebrands throughout the years. While the team’s mishaps got the best of them, it’s important to note that the franchise hit on nearly every jersey. From the iconic Kachina to the stylish Reverse Retros, there was no shortage of great jerseys; without further ado, let’s dive into the Coyotes’ rich jersey history. White & Black Kachina (1996-03, 2021-2024) When the team moved from Winnipeg to Arizona, there were many questions about what the team logo and jerseys would look like. There…

Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
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*this article was updated in April 2025 Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship. Related: 10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team Very few skaters in league history have played their whole careers with one organization because, in a salary-cap world, it’s hard to stay competitive for extended periods without…

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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.