The Arizona Coyotes were an American professional ice hockey team that played in the NHL's Western Conference from 1996 to 2024. Originally known as the Winnipeg Jets, the team relocated to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes. Before joining the NHL, the franchise won three World Hockey Association (WHA) titles in the 1970s.
After moving from Winnipeg, the team had some early success with players like Keith Tkachuk and Shane Doan, making the playoffs in their first four seasons in Phoenix. Despite struggles, they won their first division title in 2011–12 and reached the Western Conference finals. However, ongoing financial issues led to the team filing for bankruptcy in 2009, after which the NHL took control of the franchise.
In 2022, the Coyotes began playing at Arizona State University’s Mullett Arena, as the team faced challenges securing a permanent arena. By 2024, the franchise's assets were sold to a group in Utah, marking the end of the Coyotes in Arizona. The Utah-based NHL team is set to begin play in the 2024–25 season.
Arizona Coyotes Preseason Schedule
The Utah Hockey Club ( formerly Arizona Coyotes) has had a strong start to their preseason, securing two wins in their opening games. On September 23, they defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3, and the following night, they edged out the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime, giving them a 2-0-0 record.
Their upcoming schedule includes a road trip, starting with a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on September 28. The Utah Hockey Club will then face the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, followed by matchups against the San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks, and a final home game against Colorado on October 6.
Here’s a table summarising the Arizona Coyotes preseason schedule:
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | W-L-OTL |
| Mon, Sep 23 | St. Louis * | W5-3 | 1-0-0 |
| Tue, Sep 24 | Los Angeles | W3-2 OT | 2-0-0 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | TV |
| Sat, Sep 28 | Vegas | 7:30 AM | NHL NET |
| Mon, Sep 30 | Colorado | 4:30 AM | |
| Wed, Oct 2 | San Jose | 7:30 AM | |
| Thu, Oct 3 | Anaheim | 7:30 AM | |
| Sun, Oct 6 | Colorado* | 4:30 AM |
Arizona Coyotes Preseason Schedule FAQs
Q. When were the Arizona Coyotes founded?
A. The Coyotes have won one division championship, which was in the 2011–12 season.
A. The Coyotes have played in America West Arena (1996–2003), Gila River Arena (2003–2022), and Mullett Arena (2022–2024).
A. The Coyotes played at Mullett Arena, which was used from 2022 until 2024.
A. The Arizona Cayotes would be known as the Utah Hockey Club.
