Mark Brown

Mark Brown is a former sports editor for daily newspapers in the Philadelphia and Cincinnati markets. He was named Best Sports Columnist, honorable mention 2004 by the Associated Press Society of Ohio. He is a contributor to major daily newspapers, including the Chicago Sun Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Milwaukee Journal, Arizona Republic, Nashville Tennessean and the Associated Press. He was a Featured Columnist for bleacherreport.com and covered the Arizona Coyotes.

Inspiration Drawn From Cunningham

Mark Brown | April 14, 2017

The expression that swept across Craig Cunningham’s face was as difficult to witness as it was to express. The experience for Cunningham is both a challenge and a path of acceptance. By…

Doan’s Return Could Be Complicated

Mark Brown | April 11, 2017

Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan could not hide the anguish that was clearly visible Monday. That’s when Doan met with the Arizona media and tried to answer the question on everyone’s…

Patience Is Key for Coyotes

Mark Brown | March 30, 2017

There’s an old axiom that says patience is a virtue. Just ask Arizona Coyotes’ coach Dave Tippett. Here’s a man recognized as one of the better coaches in the NHL and…

Coyotes Look For Keller to Develop

Mark Brown | March 27, 2017

With the emphasis on placing younger players in the lineup, the Arizona Coyotes moved another step in that direction. Before practice Sunday at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, the…

Coyotes Struggle With Discipline & Production

Mark Brown | March 19, 2017

When you’re struggling for wins and respectability, the last thing you would want to happen is another roadblock and more adversity. Plus, when you’re at the bottom of the NHL…

Coyotes’ Education Continues

Mark Brown | March 17, 2017

The result was disappointing and there was little solace from Arizona Coyotes’ coach Dave Tippett afterwards. Then again, this may be expected from a hockey club laden with rookies…

Luster Dimmed on Smith’s Achievement

Mark Brown | March 15, 2017

For Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, the moment was not as bright as he hoped. In fact, the shine and gleam for a stellar career achievement was dimmed by the reality…

Perlini’s Scoring Signals the Future

Mark Brown | March 14, 2017

The wait may be longer, but the results are likely encouraging, That’s because draft selections of the Arizona Coyotes are beginning to transition into production. Sure, this team is buried…

Coyotes Transition Into Survival Mode

Mark Brown | March 12, 2017

In the way the current hockey campaign unfolded for the Arizona Coyotes, this team quickly fell on life support. Rapidly, separation from both the Western Conference and the Pacific Division…

Coyotes’ Season of Missed Opportunities

Mark Brown | March 10, 2017

If one game could represent a microcosm of the Arizona Coyotes‘ forgettable season, circle the March 9 home encounter against the Ottawa Senators. Two words from coach Dave Tippett, after the…

Duclair’s Curious Disappearance

Mark Brown | March 6, 2017

It’s rather rare that a player disappears as abruptly as Anthony Duclair of the Arizona Coyotes. Considered a dynamic performer with speed, puck awareness and the physical tools to finish…

Will the Coyotes Move Doan?

Mark Brown | March 1, 2017

Arizona Coyotes’ captain Shane Doan was never one to back away from a crisp forecheck or creating space in front of opposing goalies. Yet, this venture into the known and…