The team played their final game in the Valley Wednesday night.
Coyotes C Jack McBain skates in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Denver. On Thursday, the NHL Board of Governors approved the establishment of a new franchise in Utah and rendered the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, according to a news release.
With the approval of the new franchise, the Coyotes' franchise will transfer all of its existing hockey assets to the Utah franchise, including its full reserve list, roster of players and draft picks, and its hockey operations department. The Smiths said they are"committed to building a"Stanley Cup contending team" and are"thrilled" to welcome the Coyotes to Utah.
Arizona Coyotes Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo said he agrees with the commissioner and NHL's decision, saying it is"simply unfair" to keep the Coyotes in an arena"not suited" for NHL hockey.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NHL working on contingency plan to potentially sell, relocate Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City: reportThe NHL officials appear to remain steadfast in the belief that a franchise should be in the Phoenix area, but the team's latest plans to construct an arena are still murky.
Read more »
NHL confirms sale of Arizona Coyotes, move to Salt Lake City, UtahNHL says Phoenix would be granted an expansion team if Alex Meruelo can have a stadium built within five years
Read more »
NHL Approves Arizona Coyotes Relocation to Salt Lake CityFor the time being, the Coyotes are history.
Read more »
NHL's executive committee has reportedly approved Coyotes' move to Salt Lake CityUtah is a step closer to landing an NHL team.
Read more »
NHL's Coyotes May Relocate to Salt Lake CityThe NHL is considering relocating the Coyotes to Salt Lake City due to uncertainty surrounding their future in Arizona.
Read more »
Coyotes could relocate to Salt Lake City as part of NHL planThe NHL is preparing a contingency that could relocate the Coyotes to Utah as soon as next season, sources told ESPN.
Read more »