The Coyotes may have left, but Phoenix hockey continues to grow without them

Mountain Ridge hockey players line up to receive their second place medals after falling 5-1 to Pinnacle in the Arizona High School Boys’ Hockey Division 1 championship. (Photo by Mihir Sinhasan/Cronkite News)

After the Arizona Coyotes departed in 2024, metro Phoenix hockey fans continue to keep up the interest for the sport. This includes growing the game at the high school level —with the Arizona High School Boys Hockey Division 1 championship at Mullett Arena — along with a coalition to bring the NHL back to the Valley.