The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the West Division. The team first played at America West Arena in downtown Phoenix, before moving to Glendale's Gila River Arena in 2003. Starting in the 2021–22 NHL season, the Coyotes are scheduled to return to the Central Division for the first time since the 1997–98 season when the Seattle Kraken join the league. Originally founded on December 27, 1971, as the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association, they were one of four franchises absorbed into the National Hockey League after the WHA had ceased operations and then granted membership on June 22, 1979. The Jets moved to Phoenix on July 1, 1996, and were renamed as the Phoenix Coyotes. The franchise finalized a second name change on June 27, 2014, to become the Arizona Coyotes. Alex Meruelo became the majority owner on July 29, 2019.
À propos de Arizona Coyotes
NHL team that originated as the Winnipeg Jets before moving to Phoenix in 1996. They were known as the Phoenix Coyotes until being renamed the Arizona Coyotes in 2014-15.
Réalisation de Arizona Coyotes
The team won its first division title in Phoenix in 2012 and went on to reach the Western Conference Finals that season as well.
Principaux faits que vous ne saviez pas sur Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes Category.. Pacific Division (NHL).. Sports in Glendale, Arizona.. Ice hockey teams in Arizona.. National Hockey League in the Sun Belt.. National Hockey League teams.. Sports in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dernières informations sur Arizona Coyotes mis à jour le 28 Juillet, 2021.
