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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.

Today in Hockey History: July 22
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This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice on the same day, Matthew Tkachuk got dealt to the Florida Panthers, and the birth of a Hall of Fame defenseman are three of the biggest July 22 memories. Sillinger’s Busy Day July 22, 2003, is a day that Mike Sillinger will never forget as he was a member of three different teams within a span of a couple of hours. The veteran started the day on the Columbus Blue…

Today in Hockey History: July 12
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On this date, the Detroit Red Wings made an addition to their front office that helped change the franchise’s direction. Also, Canada started to build their roster for some of the most memorable hockey games ever played. So, let’s hop aboard the THW time machine and relive all the best moments from July 12. Red Wings Change Leadership On July 12, 1982, the Red Wings named Jim Devellano their new general manager, replacing Jimmy Skinner. The move came just three weeks after Mike Illitch purchased the team from the Norris family. Before beginning his long-term relationship with Michigan sports, Devellano…

NHL Utah: Predicting 6 Defensemen’s Contract Renewals
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The Utah Hockey Club’s general manager Bill Armstrong has roughly $40 million in cap space at his disposal this offseason. However, much of it will have to be spent on bringing back these six defensemen, if they want to re-sign in Utah: Sean Durzi, J.J. Moser, Juuso Välimäki, Josh Brown, Travis Dermott, and Michael Kesselring. Here’s a look at what their next contracts should look like. Sean Durzi After trading defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes at the NHL Trade Deadline, the Arizona Coyotes, with many draft picks in their basket, wanted to bring in another defenseman with similar…

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Connor Ingram Wins 2024 Masterton Memorial Trophy
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Connor Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey, as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PWHA). Ingram, a goalie for the Arizona Coyotes this season, nearly…

 

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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.