NHL Pacific Division

Phoenix Coyotes TV Ratings Up 50 Percent from Last Season; See What Happens When They Don't Suck?

​The Phoenix Coyotes, a team that has struggled to put butts in the seats and was nearly relocated to Canada last year, got some encouraging news from Nielsen Media Research: More people are watching games on television.What a difference a winning season makes.

Wayne Gretzky May Be Final Olympic Torchbearer in Vancouver

"The Great One"​After being chewed up and spit out as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, "The Great One" could be getting a little love from the Vancouver Olympic Committee. Wayne Gretzky, the Coyotes former coach, is being considered to be the final torchbearer at the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver ... More >>

Phoenix Coyotes Captain Shane Doan Named NHL Star of the Week as the Howlers Cruise into Fourth Place in West

Coyotes Captain Shane Doan​In a season dominated by headlines regarding attendance issues and bankruptcy hearings, what the Phoenix Coyotes are doing on the ice has often gone unnoticed. All of that aside, the team itself is pretty damn good.We've been critical of the support the Coyotes have rece ... More >>

Good News From Glendale: Coyotes are Winning and Attendance is Up

​For the first time in months, there is some reassuring news coming out of Glendale regarding the turbulent Phoenix Coyotes: people are actually going to games.The Coyotes have won their last 10 home games and are shaping up to be one of the better teams in the NHL.The Howlers are currently th ... More >>

Hot Links: City Bonuses, Schnepf Farms, and a Suspect Shot

​Despite being millions of dollars in debt, Valley governments are giving some employees hefty bonuses. At least three Valley cities -- Mesa, Phoenix, and Glendale -- will pay out more than $18 million in combined bonuses, despite expectations that there will be more layoff ... More >>

Arizona Republic Pays Homage to a Miserable Decade of Hockey in Arizona

​The Arizona Republic has compiled a list of what it feels are the top 10 Phoenix Coyotes stories of the decade and as, um, shocking as it may seem, only two of them actually pertain to something the team did on the ice.Frankly, they're the only two stories on the Republic's list -- in retrosp ... More >>

NHL Sees Historic Decline in Attendance; Hockey News Blames Phoenix Coyotes

​The Phoenix Coyotes officially have the worst attendance record in the NHL, and Hockey News, or the "Canadian Bible," as it is referred to in certain circles, is blaming the team for driving down the entire league's attendance average.The average per-game attendance for the NHL at this t ... More >>

Coyotes Get Scored on Twice in Seven Seconds, and People Wonder Why Attendance Sucks

​The Phoenix Coyotes made history last night in Edmonton, and like many Coyotes milestones, it's not good history.During the team's 4-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Coyotes managed to get scored on twice in seven seconds. For anyone unfamiliar with hockey, two goals happening that fast is ... More >>

Hard Times in Glendale; Coyotes Slashing Prices on Expensive Lower-Level Seats

​Anyone want to go to a Phoenix Coyotes game, or is that a stupid question -- the team has the lowest attendance record of any team in the NHL. What if you could sit in the lower-level on the cheap? If that's enough to lure you to Glendale, you're in luck.

NHL Commissioner Says Sale of Coyotes Expected By End Of Season; Vows to Try and Keep Team in Glendale

www.chicagonow.comNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman​The NHL's head-honcho, Gary Bettman, met with the Coyotes top brass and other community leaders in Glendale yesterday to discuss the sale of the bankrupt franchise and vowed to do whatever it takes to keep the team in the Valley.

Coyotes to Shuttle Fans from East Valley to Glendale for Games; Desperation's Setting In

www.cdn1.com​The Phoenix Coyotes have finally come up with a good idea to get people to go to games -- the organization will drive them there.One week after setting a franchise record for fewest tickets sold, Coyotes President Douglas Moss announced today the team's newest attempt to boost a ... More >>

Coyotes Attendance Plummets After Home Opener Sell Out

www.2arnes.com​After a week-long "white out" promotion campaign for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes, the team sold out its home opener Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The next game, things were back to dismal.

Hot Links: Twin Fire, Stolen Laptops, and Laws for Bloggers

​All schools in the Williams Unified School District will be closed today because of a fire burning near the city. The blaze, dubbed the Twin Fire, began Friday and scorched 1,000 acres by Sunday night. About 465 fire personnel are battling the blaze...A water line broke near 11th street and B ... More >>

Glendale Trying to Muster Support For Bankrupt Coyotes Home Opener

www.hockeydb.com​The city of Glendale, in an attempt to rally support for the possibly fleeing Phoenix Coyotes, is kicking off "White Out Week" on Wednesday.City officials are planning to "whitewash" the city leading up to the Coyotes home opener Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jacke ... More >>

Hot Links: Gretzky Sits Out, Roosevelt Fires, and Parsley Recall

​The Phoenix Coyotes ice hockey team started training camp on Saturday without coach Wayne Gretzky. While awaiting the decision of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in the sale of the team and team ownership, "The Great One" Gretzky thought it better to "sit back for a few days and evaluate," accordin ... More >>

Hot Links: Uranium Mining, Balsillie in Court, and SRP Rates

​Uranium mining could resume near the Grand Canyon this year, after the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an air-quality permit to Denison Mines. The company plans to work the Arizona 1 mine, which hasn't been mined for two decades. Conservationists and Native American groups oppo ... More >>

Something Smells in Glendale: Did the City Steer the Phoenix Coyotes Franchise to an Insider?

Something Smells in Glendale: Did the City Steer the Phoenix Coyotes Franchise to an Insider?

"The Great One" Called to Give Deposition in Phoenix Coyotes Bankruptcy Case

  michaelmindes.com That silver thing's called "The Stanley Cup," Phoenix area, and the guy hoisting it's Wayne. Doubt the now-Coyotes' coach will ever come this close to the cup again. If you had told Wayne Gretzky when he was 17 years old and already playing professional hoc ... More >>

Phoenix Coyotes Host Open House Thursday; Bankruptcy Judge Calls Out Local Fans

The rookie card for Keith Yandle, who'll be at the Coyotes open house on Thursday.The Phoenix Coyotes ice hockey team is staying in Glendale -- for now. On June 15, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum ruled that a June 29 deadline on Canadian Jim Balsillie's bid to buy the team and move it ... More >>

Hot Links: Phoenix Coyotes, DUIs, and Cornville Bears

The Phoenix Coyotes will stay in Glendale -- for now. Yesterday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled against a proposal to let Blackberry CEO Jim Balsillie buy the team and relocate it to Canada. The NHL hopes for a September 10 auction for bidders who'd like to keep the Coyotes in Glendale...A ... More >>

Hot Links: Disabled Services, Jim Balsillie, and a Butt Stunt

Despite a lawsuit on behalf of the developmentally disabled that challenges a January budget-balancing law, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to review a Court of Appeals ruling that would allow budget cuts in services for disabled people. Among the services that can be cut are various forms of the ... More >>

Hot Links: Phoenix Coyotes, Bus Vandals, and Star Trek

Republican legislative leaders will bring a budget proposal to an Appropriations Committee in the state Senate today. The proposal includes privatizing three prisons, and cutting $220 million from K-12 funding. Not included in the proposal is the tax increase governor Jan Brewer was pushing for...Af ... More >>

Judge Delays Ruling in Coyotes Bankruptcy Case, Says He Needs More Time to Examine Documents

U.S. bankruptcy judge Redfield Baum did not make a ruling today in the case that will determine the future of the Phoenix Coyotes. Baum says he needs more time to examine hundreds of documents filed late last night, and he also says both sides in the case have made contradictory statements ... More >>

"Save the [Phoenix] Coyotes" Rally Draws Canadian Media and Fans; Protestors Unhappy with Local Coverage

Coyotes fans gather outside Native New Yorker on Saturday.For a slide show from Saturday's rally, click here.Chants of "Let's go Coy-otes!" and "Stay away Canada!" filled the air on Saturday as about 200 Valley ice hockey fans in white rallied to show their support for keeping the Phoenix Coyo ... More >>

Protesters Asked to Destroy Their BlackBerry Phones at Tomorrow's "Save the [Phoenix] Coyotes" Rally

Wikimedia Commons A BlackBerry Curve costs a couple hundred bucks, but is team spirit priceless?BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie's bid to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Canada is far from a done deal, but that hasn't stopped Valley hockey fans from organizing a "Save the Coyotes" r ... More >>

Westgate Says No to Save the Coyotes Coalition; "Rally" Still Set for Saturday

Yes, it's still coming, just not to Westgate. With all of the uncertainty surrounding the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes ice-hockey team, organizers of a rally in support of keeping the NHL team in Glendale are begging hockey fans to come out en masse Saturday. Just not to the Westgate City Center ... More >>

Hot Links: Solar Banks, Coyotes Bankruptcy, and Michael Jackson

An SUV collided with a light rail train Wednesday night at 7th Avenue and Camelback. The  crash sent another car careening over the barrier, but no one was hurt, and light rail continues to run as usual...Chandler fire crews battled a two-acre palm tree fire near Brooks Farms and Tower Road ... More >>

Hot Links: Priest Booted, Coyotes Broke, Teen Tased

Police in Mesa are investigating what the East Valley Tribune's calling the city's first homicide of the year. The victim, Rick Glum, was stabbed to death in a West Mesa neighborhood . A motorist found Glum's body Sunday morning...Catholic priest Chris Carpenter has been excommunicated from the ... More >>

Hot Links: Cardinals, Coyotes, and Cabaret Shootings

Following the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals have released three players: running back Edgerrin James, cornerback Rod Hood, and linebacker Travis LaBoy...Arizona Representative Robert Meza has resigned from the board of Chicanos por la Causa to focus on creating a nonprofit organization for e ... More >>

Goldwater Institute "Not Ruling Out" Legal Action Against Phoenix Coyotes and Glendale

Jobing.com Arena, where the Phoenix Coyotes play. The Goldwater Institute has submitted a public records request to the City of Glendale, asking for information on lease negotiations between it and the Phoenix Coyotes. Goldwater attorney Clint Bolick told the Phoenix Business Journal tha ... More >>

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, March 2, 2006

Howling Financial Woes

The wagering scandal enmeshing Wayne Gretzky through his wife and an assistant coach is the least of the Coyotes' problems

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Chair Game

Competitive office chair hockey rolls through the Valley

Streaker

The rise and fall -- and rise and fall -- of Phoenix Coyotes record-breaking goalie

Camera Obscura

Geek when you're spoken to

Sticking With It

Lacrosse season begins for the Arizona Sting

The Puck Drops Here

Coyotes' new arena goes public

Fourth Dimension

Freedom rings throughout the Valley

Coyote Ugly

Prive straddles line between restaurant and nightclub

All Fired Up

Rural-Metro employees are right to feel burned

Best Pro Sports Team

Arizona Diamondbacks

Rock 'n' Goal Music

Phoenix Coyotes music director reveals trade secrets on what sounds make Purple Palace fans howl

Flashes

The Phantom Report

Lost in the euphoria over approval of the Los Arcos redevelopment: a key financial document that somebody is lying about

Flashes

Lost Arcos

Officials suppress documents that say how much developers would profit from a hockey arena and commercial complex that's seeking at least $350 million in public subsidies

Letters

From the week of May 27, 1999

Reporter's Notebook

A year of checking dangerously