Overview

• Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin unveiled an Advisory Panel on Pro Hockey in Arizona and installed Andrea Doan as chair.
• Galvin said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman responded "Absolutely" when asked about the league’s interest in a return.
• Former U.S. national team player Lyndsey Fry will lead community outreach as Doan and Galvin court potential owners and arena partners.
• No arena site is selected, with downtown Phoenix or the East Valley viewed as leading options while the group keeps others open.
• The effort faces steep costs and a long timeline, with Sportico reporting a $2 billion expansion fee plus $1 billion for an arena and supporters eyeing the Coyotes name the NHL still owns.