Phoenix Coyotes

Tucson welcomes the Roadrunners

The Arizona Coyotes announced that the Club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate will be called the Tucson Roadrunners. The team's name and logo were revealed by Coyotes' President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc at an open house event at the Tucson Convention Center.

"We are very proud to name our AHL affiliate the Tucson Roadrunners," said LeBlanc. "The Tucson Roadrunners will build on the great traditions of hockey in Arizona dating back to 1967. Roadrunners was the overwhelming fan favorite during our ‘Name the Team' contest, and we thank the thousands of fans who helped us select a great name that creates a strong connection to the City of Tucson, reflects our state pride, and extends the reach of the Coyotes brand."

Phoenix Coyotes will be renamed Arizona

Phoenix Coyotes will be renamed "Arizona" from season 2014/15, according to the North American media. The team will keep the nickname "Coyotes" and will be based in Glendale for at least the next five years. For the upcoming season Phoenix will have with the same name.

Coyotes escape relocation

NHL's Phoenix Coyotes stay in Glendale, Arizona, at least for the near future but have to change their name to Arizona Coyotes as a compromise with the city of Glendale. The Glendale City Council approved a lease agreement with Renaissance Sports & Entertainment (RSE) to run jobing.com arena. The lease agreement is valid for a total of 15 years but RSE who are going to be the new owners of the Coyotes after approval by the NHL - who currently manages the franchise - can end the agreement after five years in the case of losses above 50 mio $ in that period of time.

Torres takes 25 games suspension

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres has been suspended 25 games for his hit to the head of Chicago forward Marian Hossa during Playoffs quarter finals Game 3.
Hossa was briefly hospitalized and missed Game 4, and has been ruled out for Game 5.

NHL fines Torres, Del Zotto and Kopecky

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for a hit on defenseman Jan Hejda during second period in Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 over the Coyotes

Also New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto and Florida Panthers forward Tomas Kopecky were also both fined $2,500 for their altercation in the Rangers' 4-1 win Friday night.