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Coyotes say they've executed a letter of intent to buy land for a potential arena in Mesa, Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Coyotes said Wednesday that owner Alex Meruelo has executed a letter of intent to buy a piece of land for a potential arena in Mesa, Arizona, a positive development for the NHL team in its lengthy search to find a permanent home in the desert. The move...
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) — Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL's biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks said in a release that Wirtz died on Tuesday, calling it a “sudden passing.”...
A new pro women's hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America
Organizers announced plans Friday to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport's top players for years to come. The North American league is expected to start with six teams — three...
Gary Bettman urges fans to boo him, honors David Poile to kick off NHL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman brought one of the league's most beloved general managers with him to the stage Wednesday night to kick off the draft. That may have helped keep the traditional booing of Bettman a bit quieter than usual. David Poile, the...
Tennessee State ready to make history as the 1st HBCU to add ice hockey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State University for so long has been best known in athletics as the place where Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph and the Tigerbelles made track history and produced NFL talent like Super Bowl champ Ed “Too Tall” Jones. Now the university...
Arizona Coyotes say they have 6 possible sites for an arena in the Phoenix area
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes say they have identified a half-dozen potential sites to construct a privately funded arena and entertainment district to revive what might be the franchise’s last opportunity to stay in the Phoenix area. Speaking before the start of...
