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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.

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

by Mihir Sinhasan, Cronkite News
March 6, 2025

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

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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.

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