The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise's move to Utah next season.
The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise’s move to Utah next season.
Smith will take over the franchise’s hockey operations and Meruelo will maintain his business operations in Arizona in an effort to secure and develop a tract of land for a new arena in north Phoenix. Meruelo will retain the Coyotes’ name, logo and trademark, so Smith’s group will have to rename the team. The team will play at Delta Center, home of the Jazz, until a new arena can be built.
With the NHL and players’ association hesitant for the Coyotes to play at 5,000-seat Mullett Arena for a third season, Meruelo opted to sell the team, his focus shifting to the new arena and expansion team.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Salt Lake City residents excited by prospect of Arizona Coyotes relocating to UtahThe outlook for professional sports in Utah is becoming much more favorable after news broke that the Arizona Coyotes may be relocating to Salt Lake City.
Read more »
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz ownersThe Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City
Read more »
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz ownersThe Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, clearing the way for the franchise’s move to Utah next season.
Read more »
NHL confirms sale of Arizona Coyotes, move to Salt Lake City, UtahNHL says Phoenix would be granted an expansion team if Alex Meruelo can have a stadium built within five years
Read more »
Coyotes officially moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City after sale to Utah Jazz ownersThe Arizona Coyotes are officially relocating to Salt Lake City. Arizona will get an expansion team if a new arena is built within the next five years.
Read more »
Utah Jazz owner seemingly confirms Arizona Coyotes move to Utah amid rumorsAfter 3 decades spent in the sunny (and humid) South Florida media world, Jeff has traveled to across the country to partake in the delights of The Beehive State.
Read more »