GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed left wing Lauri Korpikoski to a four-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are pleased to sign Lauri to a multi-year contract,” said Maloney. “Lauri is an intelligent, two-way forward, an effective penalty killer and an excellent skater. We are excited to have him back with us in Phoenix this season.”

“I am very happy to be back with the Coyotes,” said Korpikoski. “We have a great group of players here and an excellent coaching staff. It’s a great organization and this is where I wanted to play. ”