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NHL News / Burn City Sports / March 12
Owners of the Arizona Coyotes sue to get $3.5M security deposit
TEMPE – Eleven months ago, the NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Arizona Coyotes for $1.2 billion to Smith Entertainment Group, which relocated the franchise to Utah.
Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12
Old Coyotes ownership files multimillion-dollar lawsuit
Remnants of the old Coyotes club are still kicking, as evidenced by a lawsuit filed by the team’s former ownership group.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 12
Former Coyotes Owners Sue Over Arena Deal
It's been almost a full year since the Arizona Coyotes suspended hockey operations, but they aren't fully gone, and neither are their owners unfortunately.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / January 4
Utah Is Thriving in Ways Coyotes Never Dreamed Of
Unprepared, rushed, and unprofessional were just a few words people would use to describe the press conference with Commissioner Gary Bettman and Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo on April 19, 2024.
Utah Hockey Club News / Hockey Unplugged / October 23
Former Arizona Coyotes owner terrorizes taxpayers with sports project proposal
Alex Meruelo used to be the owner of the Arizona Coyotes and despite that team's failures, he remains in the public eye as he seeks public funding for his latest endeavor.
Utah Hockey Club News / Blade of Steel / October 23
Ex-Coyotes Owner Alex Meruelo Seeks Public Funding for Ambitious New Sports Project
Alex Meruelo hasn't stepped away from the spotlight since relinquishing his ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, as he's seeking public funding for a new project.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9
Islanders & Utah HC Show the Value of Good Ownership
The New York Islanders will face the newest NHL franchise, Utah Hockey Club, on Thursday in their season opener. The roster is mostly the same as last season’s Arizona Coyotes, but they are beginning a new era of hockey in Utah.
Utah Hockey Club News / Oilersnation / July 10
NHL Notebook: Alex Meruelo signs paperwork relinquishing rights to Arizona Coyotes
Long live the Kachina. The latest chapter of the Arizona Coyotes saga has closed, as Alex Meruelo has officially signed paperwork giving up his rights to the franchise, PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reported Wednesday.
Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / June 25
Report: Alex Meruelo allegedly plans on relocating Tucson Roadrunners to Nevada after completion of new arena
In the wake of Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo reportedly walking away from owning the franchise after the team relocated to Utah, news has come out that he plans on moving another professional hockey team from Arizona elsewhere.
Utah Hockey Club News / Yardbarker / June 25
Alex Meruelo walking away from ownership of NHL’s Arizona Coyotes
The NHL’s aspirations of bringing professional hockey back to the Phoenix area took a significant hit on Monday night. Per multiple reports, including The Associated Press, the son of Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo informed the team’s staff that he no longer desires to continue his NHL ownership.
Utah Hockey Club News / Field Level Media / June 25
Reports: Alex Meruelo abandons plan to bring NHL back to Arizona
With no path to construct a new arena in the Phoenix area, Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is abandoning his plans to revive the franchise, multiple reports said Tuesday.
Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / June 25
Alex Meruelo Moves On From Arizona Coyotes Ownership
The Arizona Coyotes may return, but it will be without Alex Meruelo. News emerged on Monday via Craig Morgan and PHNX Sports that Meruelo was walking away from the ownership group of the dormant franchise.
Utah Hockey Club News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Alex Meruelo No Longer Pursuing Coyotes Ownership
It seems like Alex Meruelo’s days as the Arizona Coyotes’ owner are numbered. PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reported that Meruelo told the team’s staff that he has no plans to further pursue arena options.
Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Failures and Missteps: Alex Meruelo Leaves Coyotes Ownership Behind
While South Florida is rightfully celebrating the clinching of the Stanley Cup and former Coyote Oliver Ekman-Larsson is lifting the it, Alex Meruelo has called it.
Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Alex Meruelo to relinquish ownership of Coyotes
The franchise was officially deactivated this month after its hockey operations were sold to the Salt Lake City-based Smith Entertainment Group.
Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Alex Meruelo Walking Away From Arizona Coyotes – Sources
Owner of the Arizona Coyotes, Alex Meruelo, has reportedly told staff that there will be no pursuit for new arena options. This comes just days after the announcement that the Arizona State Land Development auction was cancelled, which was a key part of the success plan for bringing the Coyotes back to Arizona.
Utah Hockey Club News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Alex Meruelo walks way from ownership of dormant Arizona Coyotes
Billionare casino owner Alex Meruelo has walked away from his ownership of the dormant Arizona Coyotes franchise, PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reported Monday evening.
Utah Hockey Club News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Alex Meruelo walks away from ownership of dormant Arizona Coyotes
Billionare casino owner Alex Meruelo has walked away from his ownership of the dormant Arizona Coyotes franchise, PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reported Monday evening.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Coyotes’ Future Murky After ASLD Cancels Auction
The ongoing saga of Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo trying to build an arena in the Phoenix area has taken another twist. The Arizona State Land Department decided on Friday to cancel the June 27 land auction, which Meruelo was going to attend to attempt to win the 95 acres of land.
Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Alex Meruelo hits major setback in quest to build Coyotes new arena
The Arizona Coyotes have, for now, lost their last bit of hope for a new arena.
Utah Hockey Club News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024
Comments from ex-Coyotes owner should concern NHL
What has transpired around the Coyotes doesn't paint an optimistic picture for the franchise's future.
Utah Hockey Club News / Dose.ca / April 19, 2024
Alex Meruelo: 'I don’t like the media'.
This week, there’s been a lot of talk about the Coyotes. After all, we learned that the organization was finally going to be relocated to Salt Lake City… This news was eagerly awaited by all NHL fans, because the situation was ridiculous in the desert .
Utah Hockey Club News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024
How Alex Meruelo can bring hockey, and the Coyotes, back to Arizona
On Thursday, the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Coyotes. While the bones of the franchise, including roster, draft picks and hockey operations, will head to Salt Lake City, Utah, the Coyotes aren't dead yet.
Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2024
NHL approves sale, relocation of Arizona Coyotes
This news brings a quiet end to the long-running saga surrounding the Coyotes' search for a home in Arizona.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2024
Coyotes hoping to be the Browns of the NHL?
The Arizona Coyotes' inevitable move to Salt Lake City may not be the death of hockey in the desert, nor the Coyotes.
Utah Hockey Club News / Oilersnation / April 4, 2024
Arizona Coyotes dispute report owner Alex Meruelo is seeking sale of franchise
The neverending saga that is the Arizona Coyotes continued on Thursday when news surfaced that owner Alex Meruelo “has spoken to multiple potential buyers… to gauge their interest in purchasing the NHL franchise,” Arizona Sports’ John Gambardoro reported.
Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4, 2024
Coyotes owner reportedly speaking to potential buyers to gauge interest in franchise
Interested parties outside the state surely include Ryan Smith, the majority owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz.
Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / March 19, 2024
Coyotes Fans Need Meruelo to Win Land Auction
In sports, there are role players, bench players, and superstars. Generally, when the clock is winding down, and there is one last shot, kick, etc., the best player usually takes it.
Utah Hockey Club News / Yardbarker / February 2, 2024
NHLPA head blasts Coyotes owner for arena situation, supports move to Utah
The Arizona Coyotes are on thin ice — no pun intended.
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