NHL Approves Transfer of Arizona Coyotes to New Utah Franchise
The NHL's Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale and transfer of the Arizona Coyotes, including all hockey operations, to a new franchise in Utah, set to begin play in the 2024-25 season.
- The Arizona Coyotes will be rebranded and relocated to Utah following a unanimous decision by the NHL's Board of Governors.
- Owner Alex Meruelo retains the rights to reactivate the Coyotes in Arizona within five years, provided a new arena is built.
- The new Utah team will play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, which will undergo renovations to accommodate NHL games.
- The Utah franchise will inherit the Coyotes' players, draft picks, and hockey operations, starting as a new entity in the NHL.
- Season ticket sales for the new Utah team surged with 11,000 deposits received shortly after the announcement.
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