Category Archives: Pro
Bobcats product, Scottsdale native Matthews garners weekly NHL honors
January 6th, 2026The NHL announced Monday that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is the Third Star of the Week. Matthews overtook Mats Sundin as Toronto’s all-time leading goal-scorer, sharing the League lead with five tallies in two games (5-1—6) as the Maple Leafs (19-15-7, 45 points) posted a 2-0-1 week. He missed a 4-0 victory against the New Jersey…
Pair of Scottsdale natives, Jr. Coyotes grads selected in 2025 NHL Draft
June 29th, 2025Last weekend, the NHL Draft was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the two-day event, two Scottsdale natives and Jr. Coyotes alums were chosen by NHL clubs, taking the next step towards the ultimate goal of playing in “The Show” and continuing the trend of players from the…
AHL’s Roadrunners to continue calling Tucson home, will play all home games in ’24-25 at Tucson Convention Center Arena
June 24th, 2024The Tucson Roadrunners announced today that all 36 of their home games during the 2024-25 AHL season will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in downtown Tucson. The decision to play all 36 home games at Tucson Arena came after the last week’s decision by the Arizona State Land Department to cancel their June 27…
Board approves establishment of new franchise in Utah, future reactivation of Arizona franchise
April 18th, 2024The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors today approved the establishment of a franchise beginning with the 2024-25 season in Utah, that will be owned and controlled by Smith Entertainment Group, which is led by Ryan and Ashley Smith. In addition, the Board approved a plan that renders the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, with a…
Coyotes announce commitment to win state land auction, build privately funded arena, entertainment district
April 6th, 2024Following the release of a public land auction notice from the Arizona State Land Department for 110 acres of state-owned land at the Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101 in the City of Phoenix, the Arizona Coyotes announced their commitment to win the auction and develop the land into an unrivaled sports,…
Coyotes owner to buy land in Mesa for ‘potential site for a sports arena and entertainment district’
August 10th, 2023The Arizona Coyotes issued the following statement Wednesday. “We can confirm that Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase a parcel of land located in Mesa, Arizona to be the potential site for a sports arena and entertainment district for the Club. The Coyotes remain committed to…
Coyotes top Panthers on emotional night at Mullett Arena
November 10th, 2022That’s a win that won’t soon be forgotten. Lawson Crouse, Nick Ritchie, and Clayton Keller scored, Karel Vejmelka made 41 saves, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Nov. 1 for their first win at Mullett Arena. Colin White scored for the Panthers, while goalie Spencer Knight made 18 saves in his…
Scottsdale product, Maple Leafs standout Matthews named NHL MVP
June 22nd, 2022Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs is the 2021-22 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy, presented “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Matthews, a Hart Trophy finalist for the second straight year after finishing second in voting in 2020-21, is…
Coyotes to play at new ASU arena next season; Ice Den Scottsdale possibly team’s full-time practice facility
February 10th, 2022The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club has reached a multi-year agreement with Arizona State University for the Coyotes to play at the Sun Devils’ new multi-purpose arena beginning next season. The Coyotes will play all their home games at the venue from 2022-23 through the 2024-25 NHL season with an additional option for…