from Alex Meruelo / Owner, Chairman & Governor / Arizona Coyotes,
To our incredible hockey fans:
Challenges. Obstacles. Setbacks. No Defeats.I have faced and overcome many stumbling blocks in my over 40 years in business. I have fallen down many times, but I take great pride that each and every time I get back up and end up stronger than ever—more resilient, more committed, more determined.
Last April we completed another rebuilding season for our hockey team—a rebuild that I felt was necessary in order to create a sustainable foundation to bring a Stanley Cup to the Valley. In May, we experienced a setback in our effort to build our permanent home—a disappointment to us and to all of our fans that were excited by our proposal to build the first privately funded sports facility in the history of Arizona.We have faced setbacks but no defeats.
Now is another time to pick ourselves up, recommit, and win.
The Tempe arena proposal was defeated, but we were not. We got right to work. On to other options in the Valley. On to the upcoming NHL season.
Did they extend their deal with ASU or are they set to be homeless after this season?
via ArizonaSports,
The NHL team in 2022-23 played its first season at Arizona States 5,000-seat Mullett Arena, by far the NHLs smallest arena. The Coyotes and ASU have a deal for the pro team to play two more years at the arena with an option for 2025-26.
Christ
Gives me a little PTSD. I remember a similar letter from Thrashers ownership a few weeks before they were sold to True North/Winnipeg. I hope for better for the fans of Coyotes. I know the franchise is the butt of many jokes but I'm sure they have dedicated fans that would be devastated if they move.
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