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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.

A New Hope: Galvin Restores Hope in a Potential Arizona Hockey Return
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Thursday, April 18, 2024, is a day that Arizona Coyotes fans will remember forever until a team returns to the Valley of the Sun. As the Utah Hockey Club is thriving in ways the Coyotes couldn’t imagine, newly elected Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin broke the silence. “In his acceptance speech, he made a number of points, sort of an outline what he’d be focusing on, and one of those things was forming an advisory committee of politicians and business leaders and probably people from other walks as well to try and bring the National Hockey League…

Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
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Whether your favorite NHL team is sitting pretty in a playoff spot or you are already looking forward to the 2025 Draft, every fanbase pays attention to its prospect pool. Superstar prospects like Ivan Demidov and Axel Sandin Pellikka typically garner all the attention, but it is time for the lesser-known prospects to get their flowers. Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks – Tarin Smith Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks with the 79th pick in the 2024 Draft, Tarin Smith, 18, is already outperforming his draft position. In 35 games as an alternate captain for the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey…

Utah HC: Streaky Play Will Hinder Team’s Success Come Playoff Time
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The Utah Hockey Club (17-15-7) is 39 games into its inaugural NHL season and sits four points out of a wild card spot. At the same point last season, the Arizona Coyotes held a 20-17-2 record. While Utah is approaching the second half of its season soon, if the team wants to continue to play through mid-April 2025, head coach André Tourigny’s squad must find ways to play consistent 60 minutes night-in and night-out. Therefore, let’s take a look at the factors contributing to Utah’s streaky play. Parallels Between Utah and Arizona’s Seasons The 2023-24 Coyotes experienced a rollercoaster season:…

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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.