COYOTESRemembering desert hockey: Greatest memories from Phoenix and Arizona Coyotes historyPhoenix Coyotes goalie Nikolai Khabibulin. 1997 photo by Mike Rynearson.Republic FileCOYOTES - (Back Row left-right) John, Justin and Jordan Jozwick of Paradise Valley and (front row) (left-right) Mark and Kenny McGinley of Scottsdale show their spirit at the Phoenix Coyotes exhibition opener on Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998.Republic FileSupporters cheer the passing of the Coyotes arena at the Los Arcos Mall Tuesday.Republic FileTyler Milligan, 11, poses for a photo with Phoenix Coyote members (clockwise from top left) Jeremy Roenick, Teppo Numminen, Shane Doan and Travis Green, from his hopsital bed at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The foursome were part of contingency of more than a dozen members of the hockey team who visited kids and handed out presents and autographs in the children's wards of the hospital on Dec. 9, 1999.Republic FileCoyote left wing Mika Alatalo and Dallas defenseman Darryl Sydor (5) collide under along the boards behind the Stars' goal in 1st period action between the two teams at AWA on March 3, 2000.Republic FileDerek McConnell of Chandler cheers for the Coyotes in game #4 against the Avalanche at America West Arena Wednesday.Republic FilePhoenix Coyote Keith Tkachuk and teammates celebrate Mikael Renberg's goal in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at America West Arena.Republic FileLeft to right: Bobby Smith, general manager of the Phoenix Coyotes and Richard Burke, owner, wait outside the Phoenix Coyotes Training Camp at the Coyotes AllTel Ice Den during a private conversation.Republic FileCoyotes coach Bob Francis, left, Clif Fletcher, and Coyotes managing partner Wayne Gretzky look at the new Coyotes logo as it appears on a tv screen at the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, Wednesday September 3, 2003. The Coyotes unveiled the new logo and new uniforms today.Republic FileCoyotes managing partner Wayne Gretzky is mobbed by fans looking for autographs at the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, Wednesday September 3, 2003. The Coyotes unveiled the new logo and new uniforms today.Republic FileCoyotes coach Bob Francis reacts after putting on the new Coyotes jersey as Ladislav Nagy stands in the back at the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, Wednesday September 3, 2003. The Coyotes unveiled the new logo and new uniforms today.Republic FileThe Coyotes Arena in Glendale (between 91st Ave and 99th Ave, south of Glendale) is under construction for now, but there seems to be money problems between Steve Ellman and the city of Glendale. Here working on installing seats into the upper level is Shawn Manygoats who works for a Phx company called Installation Solutions. The bowl is in the background.Republic FilePhoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky, cq, during a game against San Jose Sharks at Jobing.com Arena, in Glendale.Republic FilePhoenix Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett runs hockey practice at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale.Republic FilePhoenix Coyotes vs Dallas Stars..Preseason Hockey.Republic FileAbout 16,210 students from across the valley packed into the arena for the "Cox Communications Cool Coyotes Field Trip" to watch the Phoenix Coyotes take on the San Jose Sharks (these particular kids are from Goodman Elementary in Chandler).Republic FileKings goalie, Jamie Storr cannot get the puck from going into the goal as he dives while Keith Carney of the Coyotes looks on for a Carney goal during the first period.Republic FileCoyotes fans Chad Penkert (left) and Tom Hunt (Right) both of Mesa cheer on their team during a break in the action in the first period of the third game of the NHL playoffs and "The Whiteout" at America West Arena in Phoenix.Republic FileDallas Drake, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, former captain Keith Tkachuk, right wing Shane Doan, and Teppo Numminen are seen during their 20th anniversary celebration prior to an NHL game on Feb. 18, 2017 in Glendale. Dallas Drake, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) former captain Keith Tkachuk right wing Shane Doan (19) and Teppo Numminen during their 20th anniversary celebration prior to their NHL game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz.Republic FileShane Doan (19) of the Coyotes is tackled to the ice by Stephane Yelle (26) of the Avalanche during the second period against the Avalanche during the fourth round at America West Arena. The Coyotes lead 2-0 going into the 2nd period.Republic FileArizona Coyotes rookie Logan Cooley, President & CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez, GM Bill Armstrong, and head coach Andre Tourigny (right) visit with fans during media day at Ice Den Scottsdale on Sept. 12, 2023.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicThe Arizona Coyotes host the fourth annual Skatin for Leighton event at Mountain America Stadium on Jan. 21, 2024 in Tempe. The event raises money for the Leighton Accardo Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to girls wishing to play hockey in Arizona.Megan Mendoza/The RepublicApr 17, 2024; Tempe, Ariz., U.S,; Arizona Coyotes players applaud their fans after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 during their final home game at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicMichael Chow, Michael Chow/The RepublicFans capture a team photo after the final home Arizona Coyotes game against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullett Arena in Tempe on April 17, 2024.Michael Chow/The Republic