Category Archives: Pro
Scottsdale’s Matthews makes memorable first impression in NHL debut
November 21st, 2016For many years now, the spotlight has been on Auston Matthews. And Matthews has earned every bit, from being a standout youth player with the Arizona Bobcats, to playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP) to being the No. 1 overall selection in last June’s NHL Draft. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Then on…
Coyotes announce plans to construct new East Valley arena
November 14th, 2016The Arizona Coyotes announced today that they have entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement with Catellus Development Corporation, master developer for the Arizona State University Athletic Facilities District, to work towards the finalization of a new arena and commercial development project within the district along Tempe Town Lake. The site of the proposed new arena…
Roadrunners add to growth of hockey in Tucson, will benefit local community
October 28th, 2016After a long wait but a quick turnaround, professional hockey is back in Tucson. Coming up on Oct. 28, the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) will play their home opener and begin a new era for hockey in the Old Pueblo. Professional hockey hasn’t been in Arizona’s second biggest city since the…
Puck finally drops on Roadrunners’ inaugural AHL season
October 17th, 2016Hey Tucson, get ready for some hockey. The puck has finally dropped on the Tucson Roadrunners’ inaugural American Hockey League (AHL) season. Though the team’s 5-3 setback to the host San Diego Gulls on Oct. 14 might not exactly have been what Tucson head coach Mark Lamb had in mind, it nevertheless serves as a…
Tucson’s AHL roster building from Coyotes NHL training camp
September 16th, 2016The Tucson Roadrunners, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL Arizona Coyotes, will face off its first season in the AHL’s Pacific Division with a road game against the San Diego Gulls on Oct. 14. Putting together a competitive team during the club’s inaugural season in the Pacific Division will be the job…
Coyotes’ prospects prove worth to Arizona front office
August 13th, 2016The result meant little, and no one remembered the final score or who actually scored. Yet, the value of the Arizona Coyotes’ prospect camp in early July represents a significant step in player development and direction of the team. From simulating a game experience, to sessions on financial care and nutrition, players used the knowledge…
Matthews makes it official, signs deal with Maple Leafs
August 9th, 2016In an announcement that probably shocked no one, Auston Matthews signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in late July after being the first-overall pick by Toronto at the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24. The Scottsdale native, who turns 19 on Sept. 17, inked a three-year, entry-level contract and is already being touted as a…
New Coyotes COO Segal seeking big turnaround in ’16-17
August 6th, 2016While the American Hockey League (AHL) serves as a developmental league for the NHL, there was certainly nothing “minor league” about the San Diego Gulls in their inaugural AHL season in 2015-16. The Gulls, under the leadership of president of business operations Ari Segal, finished their first season with the second best attendance average of…
NHL dreams one step closer after Ottawa selects Burgess
August 3rd, 2016Todd Burgess admitted he had pre-NHL Draft conversations with several NHL teams, but wasn’t sure what would come of it once the draft commenced June 24-25 in Buffalo, N.Y. Ranked No. 185 in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings, the 20-year-old Phoenix native didn’t attend the draft at the First Niagara Center, but was selected none…
Top picks Keller, Chychrun highlight Coyotes’ draft haul
August 1st, 2016Clayton Keller went into the NHL Draft ranked No. 9 by NHL Central Scouting. When the Arizona Coyotes stepped to the podium June 24 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., they grabbed the U.S. National Team Development Program forward with the seventh overall pick. Where Keller plays next season may be a tug…