Episodes
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Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs Speak on NHL in Arizona, Coyotes Memories
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs practiced at Mullett Arena on a team trip to Arizona ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. AZ natives Matthews and Matthew Knies, along with former Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Troy Stecher, spoke to the media after practice and discussed the team's trip...
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What NHL's "Wait and See" Approach to Expansion Means for Arizona
NHL expansion was a headline topic from the Board of Governor's meeting this week, but the tone around the topic was much more cautious than just a few months ago. Both Gary Bettman and Bill Daly stressed that there is no strict timeline, and that there may not even be a formal vote at the…
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When Will the NHL ACTUALLY Expand to Arizona?
BECOME A DIEHARD: gophnx.com/join NHL expansion is heating up. Houston (or Austin) appears to be the frontrunner, and Atlanta is making a strong push. But where does Arizona fit in? Is a return to AZ realistic and how soon can it happen? On this edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Leah Merrall,...
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Arizona Ties SHINE in Team USA Path to Olympic Gold
The USA men’s hockey team won Olympic gold for the first time in 46 years on Sunday. Their captain? Arizona’s own Auston Matthews. Matthews, Tage Thompson, Matthew Tkachuk, and Brady Tkachuk all played a notable role on Team USA and all have ties to the desert. Plus, longtime Arizona Coyote…
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Who Are the People Behind Bringing the NHL Back to Arizona?
It’s been almost two years since the Coyotes left the desert. Just how close is the NHL’s return to Arizona? The Advisory Panel on Pro Hockey in Arizona officially has its members, so what comes next? Where do things stand in Atlanta and how does that affect Arizona? Leah Merrall and Steve Peters...
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ASU Hockey Season Preview | Exclusive Greg Powers Interview
Sun Devil Hockey kicks off its season against Gavin McKenna and Penn State this weekend. Steve Peters sat down with head coach Greg Powers to discuss expectations for the program's second season in the NCHC, all the new faces, Cullen Potter's sophomore season, and more! 0:00 Jack Beck 1:00...
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The Effort to Bring the NHL Back to Arizona is Underway
JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 Last week, Andrea Doan became chair of the Advisory Committee to Bring the NHL Back to Arizona. She joins PHNX Hockey to discuss the response from the hockey world, what she hopes to accomplish, her relationship with Gary Bettman, and why...
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The Plan To Bring the NHL Back To Arizona | NHL to Arizona Press Conference
Tom Galvin, Andrea Doan and Lyndsey Fry Press Conference at Ice Den Scottsdale on the efforts to bring the NHL back to Arizona & more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Tom Galvin 4:08 - Andrea Doan 6:03 - Lyndsey Fry 10:25 - Q&A #nhl #arizonacoyotes #coyotes
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Who is Next For NHL Expansion: Atlanta, Houston or Arizona?
Two prospective ownership groups are vying to bring an NHL team back to Atlanta. But just how close is Atlanta to getting to an expansion team? Where does it stack up against Houston and Arizona? Scott Burnside joins PHNX Hockey to discuss Atlanta's pursuit of an NHL team and the landscape for…
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Are We ANY Closer To The NHL's RETURN to Arizona, One Year Later?
One year ago today, Alex Meruelo walked away from his ownership of the Arizona Coyotes. One year later, the status of the Roadrunners’ future in Tucson remains in question and the prospect of the NHL’s return to Arizona is still uncertain. What’s the latest with hockey in Arizona? Leah Merrall…
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Where Things Stand One Year After The Coyotes’ Final Game in Arizona
Exactly one year ago, the Coyotes played their final game in Arizona. Today, Leah Merrall, Steve Peters, Craig Morgan, and Patrick Brown join together on the PHNX Hockey Podcast to reflect on that final game, unravel how we got to where we are now, and look forward to what lies ahead. SUBSCRIBE…
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ASU Hockey MUST WIN Against Denver To Stay In NCAA Tournament Picture
ASU Hockey faces Denver on Friday in the semi-final of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Tournament. The Sun Devils need to win on both Friday and Saturday to get a bid in the NCAA Tournament, since an at-large bid is mathematically off the table. How can ASU defeat the defending National Champion…
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ASU Hockey Looks to Keep NCAA Tournament Dreams Alive Against Minnesota Duluth
Become a Diehard for just $36! This Week Only! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube ASU Hockey is set to play in its first ever NCHC Tournament this weekend against the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Sun Devils host the Bulldogs at Mullett Arena in a best-of-three series, and a win or sweep...
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The NHL Is One Step Closer To Returning To Arizona And Here's Why
Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The NHL is one step closer to returning to Arizona. Leah Merrall and Steve Peters reunite on the PHNX Hockey Podcast to discuss local politician Tom Galvin’s formation of a committee of political and business leaders...
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A Day In The Life Of An NHL Equipment Manager
Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube What's the life of an NHL equipment manager REALLY like? Petey goes behind the curtain for an inside look at a day in the life of an NHL equipment manager, all the hats they wear and more! An ALLCITY Network…
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Is Mackenzie Blackwood The Answer For The Colorado Avalanche?
Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Colorado Avalanche traded Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood. Is Blackwood the answer for the Avs? Now that the dust has settled on the Jacob Trouba trade, did the New York Rangers...
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Jacob Trouba TRADED And 4 Nations Face-off Roster Snubs
Become a PHNX Diehard for just $4 a month! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The New York Rangers traded Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks in the middle of recording this podcast. Petey and Leah break down the drama with the Rangers and how this came to be and then react to news of the trade...
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4 Nations Face-off’s Impact + NHL Behind the Scenes
36-hour sale! Become a PHNX Diehard for just $36! http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The 4 Nations Face-off rosters get announced today. Arizona’s Auston Matthews and Tage Thompson are expected to represent Team USA. Petey and Leah discuss the impact of this tournament on the NHL season and...
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How The NHL Stands AT The Thanksgiving Cutoff
JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard Thanksgiving marks an important milestone in the NHL season. Historically, around 80% of teams that find themselves in a playoff spot at U.S. Thanksgiving go on to make the playoffs. So where do things stand the Wednesday before...
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A Day In The Life Of An NHL Video Coach
JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard What's a day in the life as an NHL video coach like? Former video coach of 20+ years Steve Peters gives a behind-the-scenes look at life as an NHL video coach and discusses the evolution of the role, from showing film on VHS tapes to…
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REPORT: NHL Players Rank Arizona 3rd In Desired Expansion Markets
In a recent survey conducted by the Athletic, NHL players supported the prospect of expansion to 34 teams and ranked Arizona as the 3rd most desirable expansion market behind Houston and Quebec City. Petey and Leah discuss these results and compare them to a similar poll conducted in the...
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Pack Therapy: Checking In On Coyotes Fans
JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard As the quarter mark of the NHL season approaches, Leah and Petey sat down for a pack therapy session to vent and share how life feels without the Coyotes. How are fans feeling about there being no NHL hockey in Arizona? Have people...
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Jeremy Roenick Becomes 3rd Coyote To Enter Hockey Hall of Fame
Jeremy Roenick joins Mike Gartner and Brett Hull as the third Coyote to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame. In his speech, he advocated for Keith Tkachuk to make it in. Does Tkachuk have a case? What other former Coyotes belong in the HHOF? Petey and Leah reflect on Roenick and Tkachuk’s time in...
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Petey Ponders: Goalie Interference, Challenges And The Trapezoid
JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard On this latest installment of Petey Ponders, former NHL video coach Steve Peters shares his thoughts on goalie interference, challenges the trapezoid and expected goals. Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know on X/@PHNX_Hockey! An ALLCITY...
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Alex Ovechkin Is Hot, Boston Bruins Are Not One Month Into NHL Season
One month into the NHL season, Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are hot while David Pastrňák and the Boston Bruins are not… The Nashville Predators are struggling, Sidney Crosby is showing no signs of slowing down and Connor McDavid is back in action. Petey and Leah dissect the biggest...
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What Is Fighting's Role In The NHL?
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube What is fighting's role in the NHL? Former NHL video coach Steve Peters gives his thoughts on how fighting fits in the game, staged fighting versus sticking up for teammates and how the role of fighting as evolved…
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Josh Doan Returns To Tucson Roadrunners And Steve Potvin Joins The Show
Tucson Roadrunners head coach Steve Potvin joins the show to discuss the team’s bounceback weekend against Bakersfield, Josh Doan’s return to Tucson, the addition of Kailer Yamamoto, AHL player of the week Egor Sokolov and the road ahead. Plus, Petey and Leah discuss the Coyotes’ return to TV...
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Inside The Relationship Between NHL Coaches and Players
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube With the recent incident on the Boston Bruins bench between head coach Jim Montgomery and captain Brad Marchand, Petey sat down to give his thoughts about the relationship between coaches and players from inside the...
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Are Slow Starts By ASU Hockey And Tucson Roadrunners Cause For Concern?
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-yo... Both ASU Hockey and the Tucson Roadrunners are off to slow starts. The Sun Devils are 1-4-1 after getting swept in Providence last weekend, and the Roadrunners lost both games of their home opening weekend against the...
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With The Coyotes Gone, Vegas And Utah Are Fighting For The Arizona Market
With the Coyotes gone, Arizona has become a market up for grabs for NHL teams in surrounding states. The Vegas Golden Knights, Utah Hockey Club and Colorado Avalanche all have TV rights in Arizona. Vegas is taking it one step further by conducting on-the-ground outreach in the Valley that include...
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Unpacking Gary Bettman's Comments And An Emotional Week For Coyotes Fans
After an emotional week for Coyotes fans, Leah, Petey and Craig reunite to unpack the emotions surrounding Utah's inaugural game and Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's comments on the viability of Phoenix as an expansion market. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube:...
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NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Atlantic Division
The 2024-25 NHL season is officially underway. In our final division preview, we take a look at the Atlantic Division, home to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. Can Matthew Tkachuk and his squad repeat? Is this finally the year Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs get…
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Catching Up With Tucson Roadrunners Assistant Coach John Slaney
Tucson Roadrunners assistant coach John Slaney joins the show to discuss AHL training camp, how the NHL has changed through the years, pranks and MUCH more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH...
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NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Metropolitan Division
PHLY Flyers beat writer Charlie O’Connor joins the show to preview the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. Can Matvei Michkov push the Philadelphia Flyers to be competitive in the East? Will the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes remain the top teams or will the new additions to the New Jersey...
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A Former NHL Video Coach's Biggest Pet Peeves
Former NHL video coach Steve Peters lists his grievances from his time in the NHL: Morning skate, pregame meals, development camp, off-ice testing and so much more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports…
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NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Pacific Division
Co-host of What Chaos and noted Oil Man DJ Bean joins the show to help preview the NHL’s Pacific Division. With Leon Draisaitl extended, are the Edmonton Oilers the team to beat? Can Macklin Celebrini make San Jose an NHL team again? Are the Vancouver Canucks good enough to get past Edmonton? How...
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Story Time With Former Coyotes TV Host Todd Walsh
Former Coyotes TV host Todd Walsh joined Petey to discuss his favorite Coyotes memories, the Dog House at America West Arena, riding on the "fun bus," Lute Olsen and University of Arizona basketball, Todd's Garage, Eddie Vedder and so much more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...
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NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Central Division
The 2024-24 NHL season is right around the corner and training camps kick off this week. CHGO Blackhawks’ Mario Tirabassi joins the show to preview the Central Division. What are the expectations on Connor Bedard in his sophomore season in Chicago? Is the division the Dallas Stars’ to lose or…
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Be The Tradition: How ASU Hockey Came To Be
As ASU Hockey gets set to play its first season as a member of the NCHC, head coach Greg Powers sits down with Petey to reflect on the history of the program. Powers looks back to his own playing days on the club team, the days at Oceanside, the phone call that led to the Sun Devils becoming D1,...
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Greg Powers, REVAMPED ASU Hockey Look To Make Noise In New Conference
ASU Hockey forward Lukas Sillinger and head coach Greg Powers join the show to discuss the Sun Devils’ upcoming season, joining the NCHC, freshman phenom Cullen Potter, the NCAA Tournament and much more! Plus, Leah talks the latest in Arizona hockey news including the ending to the Shane Doan...
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Alex Goligoski Calls It A Career & Guessing The PWHL Team Names
Former Coyote Alex Goligoski retired from the NHL this week after a 17-year career. Petey and Leah reflect on his time in Arizona, the role he played in Jakob Chychrun’s development and how his signing happened. Plus, PWHL team names are expected to be announced next week, and the hints are...
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Leon Draisaitl Signs Historic 8-year, $112 Million Contract With Edmonton Oilers
Leon Draisaitl got PAID. The 28-year-old forward became the highest paid player in the NHL on Tuesday when he signed an eight-year, $112 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The $14 million AAV surpasses Auston Matthews as highest in the league. Was this an overpay? Is this the key to...
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Why Arizona Should Be Considered For The Next NHL Expansion Market.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly spoke about expansion with Elliotte Friedman this week at the NHL European Player Media Tour in Prague. Daly said expansion is coming “at the appropriate time.” Petey and Leah discuss all of Daly’s comments and explain why Arizona should be highly considered as…
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Catching Up With Former Coyote Steve Sullivan
Former Coyote player, coach and executive Steve Sullivan joins the show to discuss his NHL career, getting drafted in the 9th round, coaching youth hockey, becoming interim GM in the Bubble, letting Petey go from the organization and much more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...
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Sun Devil Hockey Defenseman Ty Murchison Talks Season Expectations
Sun Devil Hockey Defenseman Ty Murchison joins the show to discuss expectations for the upcoming ASU season, joining the NCHC, leadership, playing for Greg Powers and more! Plus, Leah and Petey break down the Patrik Laine and Cody Ceci trades, the Edmonton Oilers' failure to match the St. Louis...
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Should Major Junior Hockey Players Get To Play In The NCAA?
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that the NCAA is violating antitrust laws by preventing hockey players who appeared in CHL games from competing in the NCAA. Petey and Leah discuss the details of the lawsuit, how the landscape of college hockey has changed with NIL and the transfer portal,...
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Arizona’s Own Auston Matthews Is Officially Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs
Arizona’s own Auston Matthews has officially been named the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 26th captain in team history. He takes over for John Tavares, who was captain of the Leafs for the last five seasons. Matthews is officially the first American captain Toronto has ever had. Leah…
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What was Bob Heethuis’ favorite memories as Coyotes radio voice?
The radio play-by-play voice of the former Arizona Coyotes joins Petey for story time from behind the scenes. Bob talks about working with Paul Bissonnette, his toughest interview, traveling in the NHL and much more.
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Sun Devils Hockey Coach Greg Powers Talks NCHC, Cullen Potter And A Home Of His Own
Arizona State men’s hockey coach Greg Powers joined Craig and Petey to discuss the program's official move to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and that conference’s new playoff format. He also discussed the addition of highly touted NHL draft prospect Cullen Potter, new assistant coach...
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Can Arizona be a destination for NHL Free Agents in the Future?
Petey takes a look at what it takes to be a destination city for NHL Free Agents. He takes a deeper dive into the positives and the negatives in the Phoenix Metro area. A current NHL player recently said, "Arizona can be a top 3 destination for Free Agents". Take a listen and find out why.