We have a name for the new AHL Tucson team launching play this fall: the Tucson Roadrunners, bringing back one of the great team names of all time in professional hockey. (more…)
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Tucson AHL Team Approved For Downtown Convention Center
With a lease agreement with Tucson and American Hockey League approval of the sale of the Springfield Falcons franchise, all the pieces are in place for a new Arizona Coyotes-owned Tucson AHL team at the downtown Convention Center for the 2016-2017 season. (more…)
Tucson Arena Improvements Funded for Potential AHL Team
The potential move of the Springfield Falcons (AHL) to Tucson for the 2016-2017 season took a big step forward after downtown business group Rio Nuevo agreed to fund $3.2 million in arena upgrades at the Tucson Convention Center. (more…)
AEG to Manage Troubled Gila River Arena
The city of Glendale is taking yet another direction in the management of Gila River Arena, signing industry powerhouse AEG Facilities to run the facility with two express goals: bring more concerts to the venue and keep the Arizona Coyotes (NHL) as a tenant. (more…)
Potential AHL Changes on Tap for Coming Seasons
There are at least two potential AHL changes on tap for coming seasons, as the Arizona Coyotes (NHL) are seeking to move the Springfield Falcons to Tuscon and the Ottawa Senators may seek to bring their top affiliate to Belleville (ON) down the line. (more…)
New Phoenix arena — or arenas — on horizon?
With the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University hockey teams all expressing a desire for a new facility, we may see a new Phoenix arena — or two — on the horizon. (more…)
Four new NHL/AHL affiliations announced
We have four new NHL/AHL affiliations to announce: Lake Erie Monsters/Columbus Blue Jackets, Springfield Falcons/Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche/San Antonio Rampage, and Portland Pirates/Florida Panthers. (more…)
Coyotes working to add more Gila River Arena events
More Gila River Arena events are planned by the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes and Global Spectrum, as the arena still struggles to meet financial projections for Glendale’s city government. (more…)
Five-team AHL Cal division in final planning stages
The pieces are falling into a place for a five-team all-California AHL division, as Manchester, Glens Falls and Worcester will reportedly make the move west under NHL supervision. (more…)
New for 2014: Gila River Arena
Another cog in the new look for the Arizona Coyotes (NHL): the former Jobing.com Arena has a new name, as a naming rights deal led to a new moniker, Gila River Arena. (more…)
Arizona Coyotes rebranding hits trademark issue
The rebranding of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes has been hit with what will probably be a small road bump: a trademark filing by a third party for Arizona Coyotes. (more…)