Arizona Coyotes' Future in Doubt as Land Auction for New Arena Is Canceled
The Arizona State Land Department's decision to cancel the auction complicates plans to bring NHL hockey back to Phoenix.
- The Arizona Coyotes' owner, Alex Meruelo, had planned to build a new arena on a 110-acre site in North Phoenix.
- The Arizona State Land Department requires a special use permit before the land can be auctioned.
- The Coyotes criticized the decision, stating it jeopardizes the return of NHL hockey to Arizona.
- Meruelo retains the rights to bring an expansion team to Arizona if a new arena is built within five years.
- The Coyotes franchise will begin playing in Salt Lake City next season under new ownership and a new name.
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