NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saturday, June 13, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes were advised today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member, who is in the Valley, is asymptomatic and feeling well, and is in isolation at his home. Individuals who had close contact with the staff member have been notified.All other Coyotes staff and players involved in the Phase 2 testing protocol have tested negative for COVID-19. The Coyotes will continue to follow all of the NHL-mandated protocols for testing and risk mitigation.The health and safety of...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saturday, June 13, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes were advised today that a staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member, who is in the Valley, is asymptomatic and feeling well, and is in isolation at his home. Individuals who had close contact with the staff member have been notified.All other Coyotes staff and players involved in the Phase 2 testing protocol have tested negative for COVID-19. The Coyotes will continue to follow all of the NHL-mandated protocols for testing and risk mitigation.The health and safety of...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sunday, July 26, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes issued the following statement today regarding John Chayka."John Chayka has quit as the General Manager and President of Hockey Operations of the Arizona Coyotes. "The Club is disappointed in his actions and his timing as the Coyotes prepare to enter the NHL's hub city of Edmonton, where the team will begin post-season play for the first time since 2012. Chayka has chosen to quit on a strong and competitive team, a dedicated staff, and the Arizona Coyotes fans, the greatest fans in the...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sunday, July 26, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes issued the following statement today regarding John Chayka."John Chayka has quit as the General Manager and President of Hockey Operations of the Arizona Coyotes. "The Club is disappointed in his actions and his timing as the Coyotes prepare to enter the NHL's hub city of Edmonton, where the team will begin post-season play for the first time since 2012. Chayka has chosen to quit on a strong and competitive team, a dedicated staff, and the Arizona Coyotes fans, the greatest fans in the...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, June 30, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Dysin Mayo to a one-year, two-way contract. As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.The 23-year-old Mayo recorded 4-8-12 with 34 penalty minutes (PIM) and was plus-24 in 58 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) in 2019-20. He led the team and tied for fifth in the AHL in plus-minus. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound native of Victoria, BC has totaled 12-26-38 with 127...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, June 30, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Dysin Mayo to a one-year, two-way contract. As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.The 23-year-old Mayo recorded 4-8-12 with 34 penalty minutes (PIM) and was plus-24 in 58 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) in 2019-20. He led the team and tied for fifth in the AHL in plus-minus. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound native of Victoria, BC has totaled 12-26-38 with 127...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, June 8, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes Owner, Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo announced today that Xavier A. Gutierrez has been named as the club's new President, CEO and Alternate Governor. Gutierrez becomes the first Latino team President & CEO in NHL history. Mr. Gutierrez has a 20-plus-year career as a business executive, investor and dealmaker focused on investment management, corporate strategy & operations, finance, and business development, and joins the Coyotes from his position as Managing Director at Clearlake Capital...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, June 8, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes Owner, Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo announced today that Xavier A. Gutierrez has been named as the club's new President, CEO and Alternate Governor. Gutierrez becomes the first Latino team President & CEO in NHL history. Mr. Gutierrez has a 20-plus-year career as a business executive, investor and dealmaker focused on investment management, corporate strategy & operations, finance, and business development, and joins the Coyotes from his position as Managing Director at Clearlake Capital...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, April 7, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Ty Emberson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season (2020-21). Emberson will report to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to sign Ty to an entry-level contract," said Armstrong. "Ty is a good two-way defenseman who can play in all situations. He is another good prospect for us, and we look forward to monitoring his...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, April 7, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Ty Emberson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season (2020-21). Emberson will report to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to sign Ty to an entry-level contract," said Armstrong. "Ty is a good two-way defenseman who can play in all situations. He is another good prospect for us, and we look forward to monitoring his...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, March 19, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have signed free agent defenseman Vladislav Provolnev to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 season. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to sign Vladislav," said Armstrong. "He is a big, strong defenseman who skates well and plays a physical style. He also has a good shot and can contribute offensively. He will be another good blueline prospect for us."The 6-foot 3, 194-pound Provolnev has...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, March 19, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the Coyotes have signed free agent defenseman Vladislav Provolnev to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 season. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to sign Vladislav," said Armstrong. "He is a big, strong defenseman who skates well and plays a physical style. He also has a good shot and can contribute offensively. He will be another good blueline prospect for us."The 6-foot 3, 194-pound Provolnev has...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, January 25, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the club has signed Matt Perri as the team's new Director of Analytics and Lee Stempniak as the club's new Hockey Data Strategist. As per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed."We are very pleased to add Matt and Lee to our hockey operations department," said Armstrong. "They both bring a wealth of experience to our organization. Analytics, research and development, and innovation are key to our success and we appreciate the tremendous...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, January 25, 2021GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the club has signed Matt Perri as the team's new Director of Analytics and Lee Stempniak as the club's new Hockey Data Strategist. As per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed."We are very pleased to add Matt and Lee to our hockey operations department," said Armstrong. "They both bring a wealth of experience to our organization. Analytics, research and development, and innovation are key to our success and we appreciate the tremendous...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, December 15, 2020 GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the club has signed Cory Stillman as the team's new Assistant Coach. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to have Cory join Rick Tocchet's coaching staff," said Armstrong. "Cory was a great player who won back to back Stanley Cups during his career. He is a very good coach who has a strong work ethic and a passion for the game. I'm confident that our players and staff will benefit from his knowledge,...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, December 15, 2020 GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the club has signed Cory Stillman as the team's new Assistant Coach. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are very pleased to have Cory join Rick Tocchet's coaching staff," said Armstrong. "Cory was a great player who won back to back Stanley Cups during his career. He is a very good coach who has a strong work ethic and a passion for the game. I'm confident that our players and staff will benefit from his knowledge,...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, October 29, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club has renounced the rights to Mitchell Miller. Miller was selected by the Coyotes in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft."We have decided to renounce the rights to Mitchell Miller, effective immediately," said Coyotes' President & CEO Xavier Gutierrez. "Prior to selecting Mitchell in the NHL Draft, we were aware that a bullying incident took place in 2016. We do not condone this type of behavior but embraced this as a teachable moment to work with...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, October 29, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club has renounced the rights to Mitchell Miller. Miller was selected by the Coyotes in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft."We have decided to renounce the rights to Mitchell Miller, effective immediately," said Coyotes' President & CEO Xavier Gutierrez. "Prior to selecting Mitchell in the NHL Draft, we were aware that a bullying incident took place in 2016. We do not condone this type of behavior but embraced this as a teachable moment to work with...WW…

NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, September 17, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo announced today that Bill Armstrong has been named as the Coyotes' new General Manager. Armstrong joins the Coyotes from the St. Louis Blues, where he served as the club's Assistant General Manager/Director of Amateur Scouting the past two years and was instrumental in building the Blues team that won the 2019 Stanley Cup. Armstrong becomes the tenth general manager in franchise history. As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are...…NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, September 17, 2020GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo announced today that Bill Armstrong has been named as the Coyotes' new General Manager. Armstrong joins the Coyotes from the St. Louis Blues, where he served as the club's Assistant General Manager/Director of Amateur Scouting the past two years and was instrumental in building the Blues team that won the 2019 Stanley Cup. Armstrong becomes the tenth general manager in franchise history. As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed."We are...WW…