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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