ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports

PHNX Hockey Podcast

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We make it more fun to be a hockey fan in Arizona. With former NHL video coach Steve Peters and the best host in the business Leah Merrall, the crew gives you the best hockey takes and entertainment in the Valley.

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ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports

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Sports

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Latest episode

Feb 23, 2026

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Episodes

Are Slow Starts By ASU Hockey And Tucson Roadrunners Cause For Concern? 23.10.2024

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 Texas Stars. Is it too early to judge both squads or is there true cause for concern for Greg Powers...

With The Coyotes Gone, Vegas And Utah Are Fighting For The Arizona Market 16.10.2024

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 youth hockey clinics, watch parties and giveaways. How do organizations already here like the Matt Sho...

Unpacking Gary Bettman's Comments And An Emotional Week For Coyotes Fans 11.10.2024

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: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/c...

NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Atlantic Division 09.10.2024

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 over the hump? Now that Jeremy Swayman is signed, can the Boston Bruins make another deep run? Are the Ta...

Catching Up With Tucson Roadrunners Assistant Coach John Slaney 04.10.2024

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 https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX S...

NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Metropolitan Division 02.10.2024

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 Devils pay off in the standings? Can Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins still compete for the playo...

A Former NHL Video Coach's Biggest Pet Peeves 27.09.2024

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 MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sp...

NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Pacific Division 25.09.2024

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 can a healthy Vegas Golden Knights team compete? Do Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar have something left...

Story Time With Former Coyotes TV Host Todd Walsh 20.09.2024

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 YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   MERCH https://sto...

NHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Central Division 18.09.2024

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 will the Winnipeg Jets or Colorado Avalanche take top spot? Where do the revamped Nashville Predators fit?...

Be The Tradition: How ASU Hockey Came To Be 13.09.2024

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, and the new era at Mullett Arena.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://b...

Greg Powers, REVAMPED ASU Hockey Look To Make Noise In New Conference 11.09.2024

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 retirement banner saga. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtub...

Alex Goligoski Calls It A Career & Guessing The PWHL Team Names 06.09.2024

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 interesting… It’s a Friday Funday edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast!   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBS...

Leon Draisaitl Signs Historic 8-year, $112 Million Contract With Edmonton Oilers 04.09.2024

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 Edmonton getting over the hump and finally winning the Stanley Cup? Petey and Leah discuss the Draisaitl dea...

Why Arizona Should Be Considered For The Next NHL Expansion Market. 28.08.2024

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 the next NHL expansion market. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/ph...

Catching Up With Former Coyote Steve Sullivan 23.08.2024

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 YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka...

Sun Devil Hockey Defenseman Ty Murchison Talks Season Expectations 21.08.2024

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 Blues' offer sheets, Doug Armstrong's comments and more news to round out eventful NHL offseason week...

Should Major Junior Hockey Players Get To Play In The NCAA? 16.08.2024

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, why this is a good idea and who might be against it. They also discuss the Big 10 outdoor games, what...

Arizona’s Own Auston Matthews Is Officially Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs 14.08.2024

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 and Petey discuss the decision and what this means for Arizona hockey overall. Plus, they break down the...

What was Bob Heethuis’ favorite memories as Coyotes radio voice? 10.08.2024

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Sun Devils Hockey Coach Greg Powers Talks NCHC, Cullen Potter And A Home Of His Own 07.08.2024

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 Mike Corbett, the season ahead and the loss of ASU’s roommate at Mullett Arena. 0:00 Intro 4:30 Greg Pow...

Can Arizona be a destination for NHL Free Agents in the Future? 02.08.2024

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

PuckPedia founder Hart Levine discusses ramped up plans in the wake of Cap Friendly's demise 31.07.2024

PuckPedia founder Hart Levine has an opportunity to capture a major portion of the NHL audience now that the Washington Capitals have purchased Cap Friendly. He joins the show to discuss Cap Friendly’s influence, the evolution of NHL cap-site media space, and his ramped up plans and new features. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Thoughts from the Ice Den in Scottsdale 3:20 Utah announces a new EHCL Affiliate in Al...

Quick Hitters: Mat Ishbia's Comments, Goodwill Merch, Olympics And Travel 26.07.2024

On this audio-only edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Petey and Leah discuss Mat Ishbia's comments from earlier in the week and why people shouldn't get their hopes up, Coyotes merch at Goodwill, the Olympics and Leah's upcoming trip to Europe. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your t...

Where It All Went Wrong For These NHL Players And Teams 24.07.2024

The Arizona Coyotes drafted Victor Söderström 11th overall in 2019 and it’s been mostly downhill since. Now, Utah is exploring a trade for the Swedish defenseman and there’s even a chance he stays in Europe. So where did all go wrong for Soda? Why did John Chayka and the Coyotes select him 11th overall with other big names still on the board? Who is at fault? Plus, the Columbus Blue Jackets just h...

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