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.

Coyotes Begin Transition

Mark Brown | January 22, 2017

For a fleeting moment, in one game buried deep in its schedule, there was a glimpse into the future of the Arizona Coyotes. For a team struggling to gain victories,…

Time Running Out On Coyotes

Mark Brown | January 18, 2017

While the NHL nears its All-Star break, competitive wars are heating. Teams hope to create separation from conference rivals and add players for a playoff run. For the Arizona Coyotes,…

Coyotes Show Sense of Urgency

Mark Brown | January 14, 2017

Coming off their five-day break mandated by the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes appeared fresh of legs and renewed of purpose. That was the assessment of coach Dave Tippett, who met…

Mike Smith’s Journey

Mark Brown | January 13, 2017

Selection criteria for an all-star appearance is usually based on two factors. First, there’s the immediate, as in big numbers for the current season. Then, there’s a recognition. Maybe something…

Tippett ‘Frustrated’ with Coyotes

Mark Brown | January 11, 2017

Perhaps there is a recognition on the part of Arizona Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett that what he sees is likely the end product. At the start of the current…

Coyotes Snap Losing Streak

Mark Brown | January 8, 2017

Concern was visible in Arizona Coyotes’ coach Dave Tippett’s demeanour. His words before Saturday’s home game against the New York Islanders were measured and his body language suggested a man with…

Coyotes Are Abandoning Smith

Mark Brown | December 14, 2016

Despite wins in two games of the last three, there remain legitimate concerns. Though the Arizona Coyotes have picked up four points in their last three contests coming into play at…

Younger Players Lift Coyotes

Mark Brown | December 12, 2016

The speed and energy finally arrived. At least, this was for one game, and decision-makers of the Arizona Coyotes hope the effort foreshows a successful path. For a team mired…

Coyotes Need to Be ‘Engaged’

Mark Brown | December 10, 2016

These days, there are several buzz-words flying through the sports world. Two of the more prominent seem to be players and coaches talking about “the process,” and it’s time for…

Low Numbers Haunt Coyotes

Mark Brown | December 9, 2016

Just past the quarter-pole of this NHL season, numbers do not add up for the Arizona Coyotes. Not only are the Coyotes near the bottom of the NHL’s power rating,…

Smith Outstanding, Coyotes Not

Mark Brown | December 4, 2016

On Saturday night, the Arizona Coyotes did just about everything right but win a hockey game. Goalie Mike Smith was lights-out, the penalty killing was outstanding and the Coyotes came-from-behind…

Turnovers Continue to Hurt Coyotes

Mark Brown | December 2, 2016

This may not be a bad time to put wins together. To make the hour more important, the Arizona Coyotes are now in a streak against Pacific Division rivals. Put…