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    May 23, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes' Season Comes to an End After Overtime Loss to Los Angeles Kings

    The Phoenix Coyotes' season came to an end last night, in the form of a 4-3 overtime loss at home to the Los Angeles Kings in game five of the Western Conference finals.It was really only a slightly disappointing end to what was the greatest Coyotes season in franchise history.The Coyotes got on the ... More >>

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    May 18, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes One Loss From Elimination After Losing Game Three to Los Angeles Kings

    The Phoenix Coyotes' incredible run this year is one loss away from being over.The Coyotes lost 2-1 to the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center last night, in what was probably the closest shot for the Coyotes to win a game over this three-game stretch in the Western Conference finals.The Coyotes ... More >>

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    May 17, 2012

    Miracle on Ice: Can the Coyotes Go All the Way?

    The Phoenix Coyotes' incredible run this year is one loss away from being over.The Coyotes lost 2-1 to the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center last night, in what was probably the closest shot for the Coyotes to win a game over this three-game stretch in the Western Conference finals.The Coyotes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Can the Phoenix Coyotes Come Back From 0-2 Deficit to Beat the Los Angeles Kings?

    After an awful loss in Glendale on Tuesday, the Phoenix Coyotes dropped to 0-2 against the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference finals.The Coyotes haven't played well -- at all -- in the first two games, and despite three Coyotes players being booted from the last game for playing a little ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Wrecked by Los Angeles Kings, Go Down 0-2 in Western Conference Finals

    The Phoenix Coyotes were absolutely demolished by the Los Angeles Kings last night, losing 4-0 for their second defeat in two games in the Western Conference finals.Three of the best Coyotes players were booted from the game, while Kings center Jeff Carter dropped a hat trick on Coyotes goalie Mike ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Lose to Los Angeles Kings in Western Conference Finals Opener

    Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith made somewhat of a prophetic comment the other day, but his prediction -- like last night's game in Glendale -- didn't turn out in the Coyotes' favor."The first five, 10 minutes is obviously going to be a huge part of momentum swings in the series," Smith told r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Advance to Western Conference Finals With 2-1 Win Over Nashville Predators

    It's been almost two years since Valley sports fans got the opportunity to use their favorite playoff-time refrain: Beat L.A.It's not the Phoenix Suns this time, though. It's the Phoenix Coyotes who are slated for a series against the Los Angeles Kings.The Coyotes defeated the Nashville Predators 2- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes One Win Away From Conference Finals After Blanking Nashville Predators

    The Phoenix Coyotes are now one win away from the Western Conference finals after a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in Tennessee on Friday.Coyotes captain Shane Doan scored the game's lone goal in the first period, and goalie Mike Smith was phenomenal yet again.Smith doesn't quite get all t ... More >>

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    May 3, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Shut Out by Nashville Predators; Still Lead Playoff Series 2-1

    The Phoenix Coyotes were shut out in Tennessee last night by the Nashville Predators, but still maintain a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals.For most of the game, it wasn't Predators goalie Pekka Rinne keeping the Coyotes scoreless, it was the offensive play of the Coyotes.Phoenix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Put in Five Goals Against Nashville Predators, Advance to 2-0 in Western Conference Semifinals

    At this point, the Phoenix Coyotes' playoff run doesn't appear to be a fluke.The Coyotes, fresh off their first playoff-series win since moving to Phoenix, are now up 2-0 in the team's second-round series against the Nashville Predators after a 5-3 win last night in Glendale.In the team's first seve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Shock Hockey World, Others, Reach Second-Round Of Stanley Cup Playoffs

    We watched the first period of last night's playoff hockey game in Chicago between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Blackhawks, and things didn't look good for our local team.Chicago, which was fighting for its hockey life down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, came out smoking after its stunning overtime ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Phoenix's Worst Pro Sports Day Ever Saturday? D-Backs, Suns and Coyotes All Lose Within Hours Of Each Other

    Saturday was a coulda woulda shoulda day of major proportions in the cities of Phoenix and Glendale. It could have been a very cool day. Instead, it was a disaster.Three of our Valley's four major sports franchises were in action, with two of the teams--the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Coyotes- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Will the Phoenix Coyotes Get Their First Playoff Series Victory?

    The Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime last night, marking the team's third win in the opening round, all of them coming in overtime.For the second time this series, Mikkel Boedker scored the game-winner for the Coyotes.Now, the Coyotes are one win away from winning the first pl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres Sends Chicago Blackhawks Player to Hospital; Chi-Town Fans Threaten to Kill Color Commentator

    Before the Phoenix Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker scored an overtime goal last night to give the team a 2-1 series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in the opening round of the NHL playoffs, the Coyotes gave Chicago something else to complain about.The Coyotes' Raffi Torres delivered a hit to the Blackhawks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Are You Aware That the Phoenix Coyotes Won a Playoff Game Last Night?

    Any of the following facts may be surprising to people around the Valley: Phoenix still has a hockey team, that hockey team made the playoffs by winning its division, and that team won its first playoff game of the year last night.The team, for those unaware, is called the Phoenix Coyotes, and that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Arizona Diamondbacks Win Game, Road Series Over San Diego

    Two sweet moments last night for Phoenix professional sports fans, both within a few minutes of each other:First, the Phoenix Coyotes nipped the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime out at the Jobing.com Arena, taking a 1-0 lead in the first round of the interminable Stanley Cup playoffs.It was an alm ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2012

    Icing on the Make

    Two sweet moments last night for Phoenix professional sports fans, both within a few minutes of each other:First, the Phoenix Coyotes nipped the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime out at the Jobing.com Arena, taking a 1-0 lead in the first round of the interminable Stanley Cup playoffs.It was an alm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Phoenix Coyotes Are The Best Sports Show In Town These Days

    We used to love to check out the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team when they skated around the arena in downtown Phoenix. The crowds were enthusiastic, even if the team itself never could get past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.​Then they moved out to the hinterlands of Glendale, had all ma ... More >>

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    February 16, 2012

    Climber's High

    We used to love to check out the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team when they skated around the arena in downtown Phoenix. The crowds were enthusiastic, even if the team itself never could get past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.​Then they moved out to the hinterlands of Glendale, had all ma ... More >>

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    January 19, 2012

    Don't Call It a Comeback

    We used to love to check out the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team when they skated around the arena in downtown Phoenix. The crowds were enthusiastic, even if the team itself never could get past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.​Then they moved out to the hinterlands of Glendale, had all ma ... More >>

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    December 22, 2011

    Blue Christmas

    We used to love to check out the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team when they skated around the arena in downtown Phoenix. The crowds were enthusiastic, even if the team itself never could get past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.​Then they moved out to the hinterlands of Glendale, had all ma ... More >>

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    December 15, 2011

    Dog Pounding

    We used to love to check out the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team when they skated around the arena in downtown Phoenix. The crowds were enthusiastic, even if the team itself never could get past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.​Then they moved out to the hinterlands of Glendale, had all ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    How the NHL's Conference Realignment Will Impact the Average Arizonan: it Won't

    ​The National Hockey League announced yesterday its plan to divide the league into four conferences rather than six divisions, as the league is currently arranged.Under the new organization, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin inside each conference, with the top four teams squaring off in divisio ... More >>

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    November 10, 2011

    Hockey Pokey

    ​The National Hockey League announced yesterday its plan to divide the league into four conferences rather than six divisions, as the league is currently arranged.Under the new organization, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin inside each conference, with the top four teams squaring off in divisio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Phoenix Coyotes Offering Allergy-Friendly Suite Rentals

    Hockey Plumber ​Holy peanut ban! Looks like I unintentionally made myself the Main Street on a hater parade when I put up a post this week about Trick-or-Trunk, a Halloween event I said was kinda lame for kids with and without food allergies. And while I maintain a parking lot and decoratin ... More >>

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    October 20, 2011

    Full Strength

    Hockey Plumber ​Holy peanut ban! Looks like I unintentionally made myself the Main Street on a hater parade when I put up a post this week about Trick-or-Trunk, a Halloween event I said was kinda lame for kids with and without food allergies. And while I maintain a parking lot and decoratin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2011

    Dropkick Murphys at Marquee Theatre, 7/3/11

    Chants of "Let's go Murphys" rang through the half-filled Marquee Theatre about 45 minutes before the opening band even took the stage. The mantra only grew louder throughout the night as the crowd grew to capacity and eventually beckoned the Dropkick Murphys out on stage for an en ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Phoenix Coyotes Not Moving to Canada, According to Winnipeg Mayor Who's Probably Wrong

    ​Good news, Phoenix Coyotes fans: the team's not moving to Canada and will remain in the desert -- according to the mayor of Winnipeg, anyway.The bad news: he's probably wrong.Today, as Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs rejected a plan that would have partnered the city with the Tohono O'odham Indians ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    Morning Poll: Should the Phoenix Coyotes Really Be Thanking the "Fans"?

    The Phoenix Coyotes: Bon voyage?​The Phoenix Coyotes season is over following a 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in game four of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. It very well could be the last hockey game played in Glendale as the team could potentially be whisked away to W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    Glendale Officials to Meet With Goldwater Institute Representatives in Hope of Avoiding Lawsuit Over Hockey-Team Subsidy

      ​Goldwater Institute representatives are scheduled to meet with Glendale city leaders today at 3 p.m. to hear arguments on why they shouldn't sue the city over a planned $100 million subsidy for the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team. The right-leaning institute says it will release partial ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Morning Poll: Can Phoenix Coyotes Come Back From Two-Game Playoff Deficit Against Detroit Red Wings?

    The Phoenix Coyotes now trail the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in the first round of the NHL playoffs.​The Phoenix Coyotes now trail the Detroit Red Wings two games to none in the first round of the NHL playoffs after losing 4-3 Saturday, and we want to know if the Howlers can pull off a miracle.The firs ... More >>

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    April 14, 2011

    Puck Off

    The Phoenix Coyotes now trail the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in the first round of the NHL playoffs.​The Phoenix Coyotes now trail the Detroit Red Wings two games to none in the first round of the NHL playoffs after losing 4-3 Saturday, and we want to know if the Howlers can pull off a miracle.The firs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    Morning Poll: Do You Care About Hockey Now That Phoenix Coyotes Are in Playoffs?

    www.cafepress.comUmm...Go Coyotes?​For the second year in a row, the Phoenix Coyotes will be competing for Lord Stanley's Cup in the NHL playoffs, which means Phoenix's fair-weather puck fans will likely creep out of the woodwork to support the home team.Phoenix isn't exactly a hockey city -- desp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    Canadians Considering Invading United States -- to Save Housing Market. Phoenix on the Short List of Probable Canadian Destinations

    bustedtees.com Could be America's wallet, too.​A Canadian financial institution released a survey saying one in five maple leaf-ers want to hop the border to live in the United States, and before you yell "border fence," consider their intent: they want to invest in America's housing market ... More >>

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    March 24, 2011

    Howling Mad

    bustedtees.com Could be America's wallet, too.​A Canadian financial institution released a survey saying one in five maple leaf-ers want to hop the border to live in the United States, and before you yell "border fence," consider their intent: they want to invest in America's housing market ... More >>

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    March 3, 2011

    Howling Wins

    bustedtees.com Could be America's wallet, too.​A Canadian financial institution released a survey saying one in five maple leaf-ers want to hop the border to live in the United States, and before you yell "border fence," consider their intent: they want to invest in America's housing market ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Morning Poll: Are You a "Miserable" Phoenix Sports Fan?

    www.tidesports.com​Yesterday, Forbes Magazine ranked Phoenix as the third "most miserable" professional sports city in the entire country -- behind only Atlanta and Seattle.The publication cites the Phoenix-area's four major professional sports teams' -- the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Phoeni ... More >>

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    February 24, 2011

    Star Hunting

    www.tidesports.com​Yesterday, Forbes Magazine ranked Phoenix as the third "most miserable" professional sports city in the entire country -- behind only Atlanta and Seattle.The publication cites the Phoenix-area's four major professional sports teams' -- the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Phoeni ... More >>

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    January 13, 2011

    Desert Dog Days

    www.tidesports.com​Yesterday, Forbes Magazine ranked Phoenix as the third "most miserable" professional sports city in the entire country -- behind only Atlanta and Seattle.The publication cites the Phoenix-area's four major professional sports teams' -- the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Phoeni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Deal: Glendale Approves Nearly $200 Million Deal to Keep NHL Team

    ​The Glendale City Council approved in a 5-2 vote a deal to pay $197 million to Matthew Hulsizer, a Chicago businessman poised to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the National Hockey League. Of that money, $100 million is expected to offset for Hulsizer the $170 million price tag that the National ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Glendale City Council Voting Tonight Whether to Shell Out Nearly $200 Million to Keep Phoenix Coyotes In Town

    Phoenix Coyotes​It's a simple yes or no. Will the Glendale City Council vote to shell out nearly $200 million in a deal aimed at keeping the Coyotes in town for at least 30 years?But there is nothing simple about the decision facing elected officials in the West Valley city that has yearned to bui ... More >>

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    December 9, 2010

    Puck It Up

    Deadly power-plays comin’ at the Coyotes

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Beat Anaheim. Ilya Bryzgalov -- Simply Put -- is Nasty

    Ilya Bryzgalov shutout the Ducks last night in Anaheim.​Tired of watching the Arizona Cardinals embarrass themselves, Valley sports fans? There's an alternative: the Phoenix Coyotes.After a sluggish start, yesterday's 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks helped the Coyotes remain in fourth place in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Shutout by Nashville Predators

    ​The Phoenix Coyotes hot streak is over. After winning seven in a row, the Howlers have now lost two straight, including a 3-0 loss to the Predators last night in Nashville.This is the first time the Coyotes have lost two straight all season. Rackin' up penalties certainly didn't help.The Coyotes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Seven-Game Win Streak Comes to End With Loss to Anaheim

    ​The Phoenix Coyotes' impressive seven-game win streak came to an end, and so did the Anaheim Ducks' six-game losing streak, when the Ducks rolled past the Howlers 6-4 Saturday night.The Coyotes didn't play too horrible -- at first (as usual, power plays aside). But when a team gives up five conse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Win Sixth Straight. Taylor Pyatt Scores Twice in Win Over Canucks

    ​Hockey just got exciting again in the Valley.The Phoenix Coyotes are now one game out of first place in the Pacific Conference after winning their sixth straight game last night -- a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.Coyotes winger Taylor Pyatt was let go by the Canucks two summers ago. He w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    Ilya Bryzgalov's 39 Saves Lead Phoenix Coyotes to Win Over Calgary

    www.snakesonaplane.comIlya Bryzgalov had 39 saves in the Coyotes 3-1 win over the Flames.​So...Ilya Bryzgalov's nasty.The Phoenix Coyotes goaltender had 39 saves in the team's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames last night. We realize Phoenicians don't know much about hockey, but we assure you 39 save ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Take Two Over Weekend. Hat Tricks Never Hurt

    ​The Phoenix Coyotes took a pair of home wins over the weekend, beating the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Friday, and the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday. A pair of hat tricks from Vernon Fiddler and Ray Whitney certainly helped things.Scoring isn't exactly Fiddler's strong suit -- he's more a physical fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Drop Two Games Over Weekend; Penalties to Blame

    ​The Phoenix Coyotes are off to a rough start this season and this past weekend didn't help. The Coyotes dropped two games over the weekend -- one to the Dallas Stars, and one to the Pittsburgh Penguins -- and penalties were a big factor.On Friday, the Coyotes were in Dallas to take on the Stars. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Phoenix Coyotes Beat Nashville Predators Thanks to Ed Jovanovski Hat Trick

    www.hockeydraft.caEd Jovanovski had three goals in the Coyotes 4-3 win over Nashville.​Big ups to Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski, who became the first defenseman in Howlers history to get a hat trick, which he did during the team's 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators last night.Defensem ... More >>

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