Coyotes to Host Four Viewing Parties

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that the team will host four viewing parties this season at four different locations around the Valley.

Coyotes fans can look forward to watching their team at Blue 32 in North Scottsdale (March 30); the Ice Den in North Scottsdale (April 12); Native New Yorker in Chandler (April 20); and Funugyz in Phoenix (April 27). Several food and drink specials will be available at all Coyotes viewing parties.

Coyotes Viewing Party Schedule:

• Saturday, March 30th - Blue 32 in North Scottsdale @ 7 p.m. (Coyotes at San Jose Sharks)

• Friday, April 12th - Ice Den in Scottsdale @ 5:30 p.m. (Coyotes at Calgary Flames)

• Saturday, April 20th - Native New Yorker in Chandler @ 5 p.m. (Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks)

• Saturday, April 27th - Funugyz in Phoenix @ 7:30 p.m. (Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks)

Team mascot Howler and members of the Paw Patrol will be on hand at all Coyotes viewing parties to give away door prizes including some autographed merchandise.

For ticket information, please call 480-563-PUCK or visit PhoenixCoyotes.com.

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Coyotes Assign Summers to AHL

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned defenseman Chris Summers to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Summers has played in five games with the Coyotes this season. He has also played in 41 games with the Pirates in 2012-13, collecting 2-8-10 and 45 PIM.

The 25-year-old native of Ann Arbor, Michigan was originally drafted by Phoenix in the first round (29th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Recall Miele, Assign C. Johnson to AHL

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Friday, February 1, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Andy Miele and assigned goaltender Chad Johnson to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 5’ 9”, 175-pound Miele has played in 40 games for Portland this season collecting 11-16-27 and 41 PIM. At the time of his recall, he was second among all Pirates in scoring and goals.

In 2011-12, Miele made his NHL debut on Oct. 23, 2011 at Anaheim and appeared in seven games with the Coyotes. The Grosse Point Woods, Michigan native played in 69 games for Portland last season posting 16-38-54 and 43 PIM.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Johnson made two starts for the Coyotes this season posting a 1-0-1 record with a 0.98 goals against average (GAA) and .952 save percentage (SV %). He earned his first career NHL shutout on Jan. 28 vs. Nashville when he made 21 saves.

Johnson has appeared in 24 games with the Pirates this season posting a 14-8-0 record with a 2.80 GAA and .912 SV %.

In 2011-12, the 26-year-old native of Calgary, Alberta notched a 22-18-6 record with a 2.49 GAA and .919 SV% in 49 games with the Connecticut Whale (AHL). Johnson was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round (125th overall) in the 2006 Entry Draft.

In addition, the Coyotes assigned defenseman David Rundblad to the Arizona Sundogs (CHL).

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Coyotes Assign Klinkhammer to AHL

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Monday, March 4, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned forward Rob Klinkhammer to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Klinkhammer has appeared in 52 games with the Pirates this season collecting a team-leading 14-30-44 and 36 PIM. At the time of his recall, he was tied for eighth in the AHL in points while leading Portland in assists and ranking third on the team in goals.

The 26-year-old native of Lethbridge, Alberta signed with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 13, 2012.

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Coyotes Introduce GOALden Ticket Package

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Phoenix Coyotes announced today a new ticket package called the GOALden Ticket. The GOALden Ticket allows fans to purchase one of two ticket packages to attend anywhere from one to 10 of the Coyotes final 2012-13 regular season home games in lower level seats (regularly priced at $75) at Jobing.com Arena. The package will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 18.

By purchasing the first ticket package for $100, a fan will receive five (5) goals on their GOALden Ticket. Beginning on March 9 versus the Dallas Stars, fans will be able to see up to 10 Coyotes home games until the team gives up five (5) goals at Jobing.com Arena. Once that happens, the GOALden Ticket is void.

The second ticket package provides the fan with 25 goals on their GOALden Ticket for the price of $250. Beginning on March 9 versus the Dallas Stars, fans will have an opportunity to attend up to 10 Coyotes home games until the team gives up 25 goals at Jobing.com Arena. Once this occurs, the GOALden Ticket is void.

As a bonus, if the Coyotes should record a shutout during any of the final 10 regular season home games from March 9 to April 26, during which their GOALden ticket is still valid, purchasers of the GOALden Ticket package will receive a free additional ticket to the Coyotes Fan Appreciation Night on April 26 versus the Colorado Avalanche. This offer if only valid for one Coyotes shutout during this time period.

GOALden Ticket Packages

Price: Expires After

$100: 5 goals are scored at Jobing.com Arena

$250: 25 goals are scored at Jobing.com Arena

GOALden Ticket Rules:

1. The GOALden ticket must be purchased no later than March 8, 2013.

2. Official goal tally includes only:

· Goals scored at HOME games played at Jobing.com Arena between March 9 and April 26, 2013. All tickets expire after April 26, 2013.

· Only goals scored in regulation and overtime will count towards the total. Individual shootout goals and goals awarded to the winner of a shootout are not applicable.

3. The $100 ticket expires once the 5th goal is allowed.

4. The $250 ticket expires once the 25th goal is allowed.

5. The GOALden ticket does not come with playoff priority.

6. To receive the April 26th bonus tickets for a “shutout” you must be present (scanned in) at the game. A “shutout” is recorded if the score is 0-0 at the conclusion of the overtime period. Shootout goals do not apply.

GOALden Ticket Package Games:

· Saturday, March 9 versus Dallas Stars

· Tuesday, March 12 versus Los Angeles Kings

· Thursday, March 21 versus Vancouver Canucks

· Monday, March 25 versus Detroit Red Wings

· Tuesday, April 2 versus Los Angeles Kings

· Thursday, April 4 versus Detroit Red Wings

· Saturday, April 6 versus Colorado Avalanche

· Monday, April 15 versus San Jose Sharks

· Wednesday, April 24 versus San Jose Sharks

· Friday, April 26 versus the Colorado Avalanche

By purchasing a package, fans will receive a packet in the mail that will include their GOALden Ticket (in pass form to wear around neck) and the Official Rules & Regulations around using your GOALden Ticket. For more information regarding the Coyotes GOALden Ticket Package, please call 480-563-PUCK (7825) or visit www.phoenixcoyotes.com/goaldenticket.

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Coyotes Recall Rundblad, Assign Miele to AHL

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Sunday, February 3, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defenseman David Rundblad and assigned center Andy Miele to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

The 6-foot-2, 189-pound Rundblad has played three games for the Coyotes this season. In 32 games with Portland, Rundblad has collected 6-17-23 and 10 penalty minutes (PIM). Rundblad ranks fifth on the Pirates in scoring and leads all Pirates defensemen in points.

Rundblad was originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round (17th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

The 5-foot-9, 175-pound Miele has played one game for the Coyotes this season. In 40 games with the Pirates, Miele has recorded 11-16-27 and 41 PIM. Miele ranks third on the team in points.

Miele was signed by the Coyotes as a free agent on April 2, 2011.

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Brisebois Named Finalist for QMJHL's Best Defenseman Award

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has announced that Coyotes prospect Mathieu Brisebois (pronounced Mathew BREEZE-bwah) has been selected as one of three finalists for the Emile Bouchard Trophy, presented annually to the League’s best defenseman. The winner will be announced at the Golden Puck Awards in Montreal on April 3rd.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Brisebois has recorded 19-54-73 and 101 PIM in 62 games with Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) this season. He is currently leads the league in scoring by defensemen.

The 20-year-old was named the league’s second star of the month for February after collecting 5-12-17 in 11 games with a plus-11 rating. He registered a point in 10 consecutive games while collecting two points in seven games.

The Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec native has set career highs in goals (19), assists (54) and points (73) this season. In 177 regular season games (three seasons) with the Huskies, Brisebois has recorded 39-108-147 and 239 PIM.

Brisebois played for the Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL) in 2009-10 where he posted 0-7-7 in 31 games.

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Coyotes Sign Schlemko to Two-Year Deal

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Monday, February 25, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defensemen David Schlemko to a two-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are very pleased to sign David to a multi-year contract," said Maloney. "David is a skilled defenseman and has developed into a reliable player for us. In today's game where skating, mobility and puck movement are so important for defensemen, David's talent makes us a better team."

The 6-foot-1, 197-pound Schlemko has recorded 0-2-2 in nine games with the Coyotes this season. He ranks second on the team with 26 blocked shots.

The 25-year-old native of Edmonton, Alberta appeared in a career-high 46 games with Phoenix in 2011-12, collecting 1-10-11 and 10 PIM. He posted a plus-7 rating and ranked fourth on the team with 88 blocked shots.

In 118 career NHL games with the Coyotes, Schlemko has recorded 6-27-33 and 44 PIM.

Schlemko was originally signed by the Coyotes as a free agent on July 19, 2007.

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Coyotes Statement Regarding Ownership Situation

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Friday, February 1, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes President and COO Mike Nealy has issued the following statement regarding the Coyotes ownership situation.

“Today, we were informed by the National Hockey League that Mr. Jamison was unable to close on his purchase of the Coyotes. Mr. Jamison will continue to work with the NHL and the City of Glendale to close a deal that will keep the Coyotes in the Valley. Although there is no set timetable, hopefully it will be soon. The Coyotes will continue to be owned by the NHL and nothing changes for our organization. We will work hard on and off the ice to provide our fans with a winning team that they can be proud of. We would like to thank all of our great fans and corporate partners for their incredible patience and loyalty throughout this process. We know it's been difficult and we appreciate their support.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: Click here to watch Mike Nealy give an update on the team's ownership situation.

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Coyotes Assign Brown to AHL

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned forward Chris Brown to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Brown made his NHL debut with the Coyotes last night versus the Anaheim Ducks. Brown became just the fifth player from Texas to play in the NHL. In 51 games with the Pirates this season, he has registering 18-11-29 and 79 PIM. At the time of his recall, Brown ranked second on the team in goals and was fourth in scoring while leading the team with seven power-play goals.

The 22-year-old native of Flower Mound, Texas was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the second round (36th overall) in the 2009 Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Assign Johnson to AHL

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned forward Nick Johnson to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Johnson has appeared in 17 games with the Coyotes this season totaling 4-2-6 with a plus-3 rating. He has also played in two games with the Pirates and five games with the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) this season. Johnson has collected 14-23-37 in 104 career NHL games.

The 27-year-old native of Calgary, Alberta was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round (67th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Recall Rundblad, Assign Stone to AHL

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defenseman David Rundblad and assigned defenseman Michael Stone to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Rundblad has played in three games for the Coyotes this season. In 34 games with Portland, Rundblad has collected 6-19-25 and 16 penalty minutes (PIM). At the time of his recall, Rundblad ranked tied for fourth on the Pirates in scoring and led all Pirates defensemen in points.

Rundblad was originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round (17th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Stone has appeared in 10 games for the Coyotes this season. The 22-year-old native of Winnipeg, Manitoba has played in 33 games with the Pirates in 2012-13 collecting 6-16-22 and 16 penalty minutes (PIM). At the time of his recall, Stone ranked tied for second among Pirates’ defensemen in goals and ranked second in assists and points. He led all Pirate blueliners with five power-play goals.

Stone was drafted by the Coyotes in the third round (69th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Sign Samuelsson to Entry-Level Contract

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Monday, March 11, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed 2012 first round draft choice forward Henrik Samuelsson of the Edmonton Oil Kings (Western Hockey League) to a three-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Samuelsson has posted 32-47-79 in 67 games with the Oil Kings this season. He currently ranks third on the team in goals and points.

The 19-year-old native of Scottsdale, Arizona finished the 2011-12 season with Edmonton, recording 7-16-23 in 28 games with the Oil Kings after recording 0-2-2 in 15 games with Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik (Swedish Elite League).

Samuelsson was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (27th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Sign Dziurzynski to Entry-Level Contract

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Friday, March 8, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Darian Dziurzynski (pronounced z’yuhr-ZIHN-skee) of the Portland Pirates (American Hockey League) to a two-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The 6-foot-1, 207-pound Dziurzynski has recorded 5-3-8 and 52 PIM in 40 games with the Pirates this season.

The 21-year-old native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan registered 27-16-43 in 61 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings (Western Hockey League) in 2011-12.

Dziurzynski was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the fifth round (141st overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Recall Klinkhammer from AHL, Assign Rundblad to AHL

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Friday, March 8, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Rob Klinkhammer from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes’ American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Klinkhammer has appeared in 53 games with the Pirates this season collecting a team-leading 14-30-44 and 36 PIM. He is tied for tenth in the AHL in points and leads Portland in assists while ranking third on the team in goals.

Klinkhammer has posted 0-2-2 in 16 career NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators. In 2011-12, the 26-year-old native of Lethbridge, Alberta collected 12-23-35 in 35 games with the Binghamton Senators (AHL) and 0-2-2 in 15 games with Ottawa.

Klinkhammer signed with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 13, 2012.

The Coyotes also announced that they have assigned defenseman David Rundblad to Portland. He has appeared in eight games with the Coyotes this season. In 34 games with the Pirates, he has recorded 6-19-25.

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Coyotes Assign Bolduc to AHL

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned center Alexandre Bolduc to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Bolduc has played in seven games with the Coyotes this season. He has also played in 34 games with the Pirates in 2012-13, collecting 17-15-32 and 47 PIM. At the time of his recall, Bolduc led Portland and ranked 14th overall in the AHL in scoring.

The 27-year-old native of Montreal, Quebec was originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Recall Brown and Klinkhammer from AHL

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Friday, March 1, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forwards Chris Brown and Rob Klinkhammer from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes’ American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Brown has appeared in 51 games with the Pirates this season totaling 18-11-29 and 79 PIM. He ranks second on the team in goals and is fourth in scoring while leading the team with seven power-play goals.

In 2011-12, the 22-year-old native of Flower Mound, Texas posted 12-17-29 in 38 games with the University of Michigan. He completed his collegiate career with 34-46-80 in 125 games.

Brown was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the second round (36th overall) in the 2009 Entry Draft.

The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Klinkhammer has appeared in 52 games with the Pirates this season collecting a team-leading 14-30-44 and 36 PIM. He is tied for eighth in the AHL in points and leads Portland in assists while ranking third on the team in goals.

Klinkhammer has posted 0-2-2 in 16 career NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators. In 2011-12, the 26-year-old native of Lethbridge, Alberta collected 12-23-35 in 35 games with the Binghamton Senators (AHL) and 0-2-2 in 15 games with Ottawa.

Klinkhammer signed with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 13, 2012.

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Statement by NHL Deputy Commissioner Daly on Ownership Situation

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Friday, February 1, 2013

NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today released the following statement regarding the Phoenix Coyotes sale process:

“We remain hopeful the Coyotes sale process will be resolved successfully and we will continue to work with the City of Glendale to move the process forward.”

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Coyotes Recall Stone from AHL

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Friday, February 22, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defensemen Michael Stone from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Stone has recorded 6-22-28 and 20 PIM in 36 games with the Portland Pirates this season. He is tied for the team lead in PPG (5), second on the team in assists (22) and fourth in points (28).

The 22-year-old native of Winnipeg, Manitoba has played in 10 games with the Coyotes this season.

Stone was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the third round (69th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Sign Brisebois to Entry-Level Contract

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed junior free agent defenseman Mathieu Brisebois (pronounced Mathew BREEZE-bwah) of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) to a three-year entry-level contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Brisebois has recorded 17-50-67 in 58 games with Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) this season. He is currently tied for the league lead in scoring by defensemen.

The 20-year-old was named the league’s second star of the month for February after collecting 5-12-17 in 11 games with a plus-11 rating. He registered a point in 10 consecutive games while collecting two points in seven games.

The Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec native set career highs in assists (50) and points (67) this season while tying his career high in goals (17). In 173 regular season games (three seasons) with the Huskies, Brisebois has recorded 37-104-141.

Brisebois played for the Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL) in 2009-10 where he posted 0-7-7 in 31 games.

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Coyotes Recall Summers from AHL

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defenseman Chris Summers from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).

The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Summers has recorded 2-9-11 and 47 PIM in 47 games with Portland this season.

The 25-year-old native of Ann Arbor, Mich., has appeared in five games with the Coyotes this season and has registered 0-3-3 with 24 PIM in 28 career NHL games.

Summers was originally drafted by Phoenix in the first round (29th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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Coyotes Sign Ekman-Larsson to Six-Year Contract

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Friday, March 15, 2013

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a six-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Oliver is an exceptional young player who will continue to improve as he matures,” Maloney said. “He is an important part of our future and we are pleased to have agreed on a long term contract.”

This season, the 6-foot-2, 190-pound Ekman-Larsson leads all Coyotes defensemen in scoring and assists with 3-14-17 in 27 games. He also ranks tied for sixth among all NHL defensemen in points and leads the Coyotes in time on ice per game (25:07) and shifts per game (29.3). Ekman-Larsson also leads the team with a plus-8 rating and is one of just two NHL defensemen to score a shootout goal this season.

Last season, the 21-year-old native of Karlskrona, Sweden set career highs in goals (13), assists (19), points (32) and games played (82). He was one of six Coyotes players to play in all 82 games and ranked first on the team in shifts/game (26.2) and second in TOI/G (22:06). He also ranked second on the team in blocked shots (92) and third in hits (140).

In three NHL seasons, Ekman-Larsson has recorded 17-43-60 and 70 penalty minutes in 157 NHL games.

Ekman-Larsson was originally drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round (6th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

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