PHNX Hockey Podcast

Earlier this month, Mike Corbett joined the Sun Devil Hockey staff as their newest assistant coach. Corbett most recently served as an assistant at Quinnipiac, who just won the National Championship in 2023. Petey and Leah caught up with Corbett to discuss why he chose ASU, what his coaching philosophy is and his outlook on the Sun Devils' upcoming year! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to...

What were the greatest hockey games in Arizona history? Where does the Coyotes’ 2012 playoff run rank? What about Shane Doan’s first career hat trick? The first ever white out? The last ever Arizona Coyotes game? In honor of PHNX Ranks week, Petey and Leah debate the greatest hockey games in the Valley! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS...

Earlier this week, video surfaced of Matt Rempe practicing fighting with longtime NHL enforcer George Laraque. This sparked a debate about Rempe's role, if or when fighting belongs in the game and the ramifications of it all. Petey and Leah weigh in on the debate and put a bow on the week with another edition of Weekend Binge. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/...

Tucson Roadrunners head coach Steve Potvin joins the show to discuss Tucson’s offseason, the outlook for the year ahead, the relationship with the Utah Hockey Club and more! Petey and Leah catch up with Potvin, discuss the new dynamics of the affiliation with Utah and go over more fallout from Alex Meruelo relinquishing his Arizona Coyotes ownership. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...

Does Keith Tkachuk belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame? With Jeremy Roenick part of this year's class and Tkachuk left off once again, Petey and Leah discuss whether or not both American legends deserves a spot. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers...

NHL Free Agency started with a bang on Monday, with a record $1.12 billion given out in contracts and more than 100 players changing teams. The Nashville Predators made a splash, signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. Jake Guentzel signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov left Vancouver for the Bruins and Brandon Mounter is headed to Seattle, a...

Blockbuster trades highlighted day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft at the Sphere. Utah GM Bill Armstrong made a splash, acquiring Mikhail Sergachev and John Marino to bolster the blue line. Kevin Hayes, Tanner Jeannot and Logan Thompson are some of the few to also find themselves on new teams to end the day.  Craig and Leah recap the weekend and experience at Sphere and discuss the national perspective on...

Now that Alex Meruelo has walked away from his ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, what’s next for Phoenix as an NHL market? Craig and Leah discuss the fallout of Meruelo’s departure, who else could be interested in ownership, potential arena site and whether or not an NHL expansion team in AZ should still be called the Coyotes. Plus, the crew previews the last centralized NHL Draft. An ALLCITY Netw...

It's been less than a day since Alex Meruelo walked away as owner of the Arizona Coyotes and the Florida Panthers lifted the Stanley Cup. Petey is FINALLY back in Arizona and has thoughts on Meruelo and the future of the NHL in the desert. Plus, Leah and Petey discuss the thrilling game 7, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Arizona ties in the Stanley Cup Final and the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class. An ALLCIT...

Alex Meruelo is calling it quits. Multiple sources told PHNX Sports that ownership addressed Arizona Coyotes staff on Monday, telling them that they have no plans to pursue further arena options. Craig Morgan, who broke the story, and host Leah Merrall give you the latest on this developing story. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX:...

With just under a week to go until June 27, the Arizona State Land Department has cancelled the Coyotes land auction. ASLD recently confirmed that the proposed arena use will require a Special Use Permit and as a result, are requesting that Alex Meruelo receive it prior to the auction. What does this mean for the timeline? Will Meruelo still go through with everything in an effort to bring the Coy...

We're less than a week away from knowing the results of the land auction that Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo hopes to win as the first step in bringing an NHL team back to the desert. The Arizona State Land Department will host the auction for the 95-acre parcel of land in northeast Phoenix on June 27, with bidding starting at $68.5 million. What should people expect on that day? Will there be other b...

Petey is still on the road for the Stanley Cup Final. On this audio only edition of "Petey At The Playoffs," he discusses the differences between the cities of Edmonton and Sunrise, the Phoenix land auction, whether Alex Meruelo is the right owner for the Arizona Coyotes, the new Utah Hockey Club Jersey and much more, including the origin of HK. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTu...

The 2024 NHL Draft is just over two weeks away. Draft and prospects analyst Chris Peters joins the show to discuss his outlook on the 2024 class, Macklin Celebrini’s potential, how the first round could unfold and more! Plus, Petey joins live from Edmonton to break down the Stanley Cup Final so far and Lyndsey Fry joins to discuss the pledge campaign for the Matt Shot Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundat...

The Stanley Cup Final is underway and Petey has boots on the ground in Florida. He checks in from the Sunshine State with takeaways from a conversation with former Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson, thoughts on game one between the Panthers and Oilers and perspective from NHL personalities on the future of Arizona as a hockey market. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.l...

Utah GM Bill Armstrong joins the show to discuss the team’s move from Arizona to Utah, his outlook on the upcoming NHL Draft, the team’s plans for free agency and more! Plus, Leah and Craig discuss Utah’s management structure, how it differs from that of the Coyotes and how the ownership change could impact the rebuild timeline. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.l...

The Stanley Cup Final is set. The Edmonton Oilers are in the Cup Final for the first time since 2006, the Florida Panthers are back for the second straight year. Either Connor McDavid will win his first Cup or the Panthers will get their first as a franchise. So who will win the NHL’s biggest prize? On this audio-only edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Leah and Petey go through the special teams,...

The NHL head coaching carousel never seems to stop. Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, there have been 12 head coaching changes, 13 including the Columbus Blue Jackets just before the start of the season. Just this month, Dan Bylsma, Craig Berube and Sheldon Keefe found themselves with new teams. Plus, Lindy Ruff, Travis Green and Scott Arniel filled vacant positions and Jim Hiller and Drew...

The Tucson Roadrunners are officially staying in Tucson. On Tuesday, Rio Nuevo district officials unanimously approved an alternate proposal for the Tucson Roadrunners to play six games at Mullett Arena next season and 30 in Tucson. This nulls the proposal the AHL Board of Governors would have voted on later this week for the Roadrunners to play 14 games in Tempe and 22 in Tucson. Craig Morgan joi...

The Tucson Roadrunners still have very little clarity on the future. Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo, who maintained ownership of the Roadrunners, publicly stated that he wanted to bring the team to Tempe to play at Mullett Arena. But with a robust ASU Hockey schedule, the addition of the Phoenix Suns G League team to Mullett and lease agreements in Tucson, is that still possible let alone feasible? Cr...

It's New York Rangers versus Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers versus Dallas Stars in the NHL Conference Finals! Petey, Leah and Raz preview both series, discuss the storylines and matchups and give their predictions. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and...

It’s been exactly one year since Tempe voters rejected the Arizona Coyotes’ arena and entertainment district proposal. Since then, all of the hockey assets relocated to Utah, fans and staff were left without an active team and Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo set his sights on the June 27 land auction. In the debut episode of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Leah Merrall and Steve Peters recap everything there...

With the Arizona Coyotes deactivated, it’s time to now deactivate the PHNX Coyotes Podcast. Leah, Petey and Craig reflect on three years of covering the Yotes, the memories, and the highs and the lows in this final show. Stay tuned to hear what comes next. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports PHNX Events: G...

The Arizona Coyotes franchise is officially inactive. On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey and Leah hold a funeral for the desert dogs and eulogize their 28-year run in the desert. Plus, former Coyotes players share messages to the fans and Petey pens a letter to Alex Meruelo. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/ph...

Arizona Kachinas president and co-founder Lyndsey Fry joins the show to discuss the nonprofit she has established to provide financial and community support for youth hockey across the Valley. In the wake of the Coyotes relocation, community leaders have joined with Fry to ensure the continued growth of youth hockey at every level. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bi...