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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.

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 23
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25 New York was the site of a ton of great memories, both on Long Island and in Buffalo, on this date in National Hockey League history. With this being the final day of hockey before the Christmas break for nearly 50 years (2021-22 being the only exception), there have been many big moments. Buckle up and enjoy our daily trip through the decades. All About the Islanders Denis Potvin scored a goal and had two assists on Dec. 23, 1977, in the New York Islanders’ 7-5…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 18 This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99. Also, there were plenty of memories back in the day of black and white highlight reels. Dec. 17 was also a good day for offensive defensemen and taking a penalty shot. Hop into our daily time machine and buckle up for another trip through the decades. Gretzky Has Another Big Date Wayne Gretzky terrorized the NHL during his career, especially with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. On Dec. 17,…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more memorable moments are a pair of Hall of Fame blueliners scoring their first hat tricks, some major personal milestones, and big-time performances out of a handful of former number one overall picks. Let’s fire up the hockey time machine and start our daily trip throughout the decades. First Hat Tricks Ed Westfall and Bobby Orr had huge games on Dec. 14, 1968, as the Boston Bruins doubled up the Chicago…

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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 11
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 12 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles Kings signed a future crown jewel on defense to his first professional contract. Also, there was a front-office shakeup in…

Today in Hockey History: July 22
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 23 This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice on the same day, Matthew Tkachuk got dealt…

Today in Hockey History: July 12
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 13 On this date, the Detroit Red Wings made an addition to their front office that helped change the franchise’s direction. Also, Canada started to build their roster for some of the most memorable hockey games ever played. So,…

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…

 

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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.