PHOENIX – Ever since the Arizona Coyotes left in their emotional goodbye at Mullett Arena, speculation has surrounded the league about whether if or when the Coyotes will ever return.
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Apr 17, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes fans cheer as Josh Doan (91), Aku Raty (85) Matias Maccelli
(63) Nick Schmaltz (8) Alexander Kerfoot (15) react following the final game as the Arizona Coyotes against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
One of the glimmers of hope came from Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Tom Galvin, back when he announced his intention of bringing a group together to spearhead the return of the NHL to Arizona. Just this past Monday, Galvin announced that none other than Andrea Doan, the wife of Coyotes legend Shane Doan, will be the chair of the committee.
Shane Doan smiles as he receives a standing ovation next to his wife Andrea during his jersey retirement ceremony at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 24, 2019. © Patrick Breen/The Republic
Tom Galvin speaks on Andrea Doan and her relationship with the Arizona Coyotes:
“Andrea Doan is a longstanding supporter of Arizona hockey and is married to Shane Doan, who was instrumental in building Arizona’s hockey legacy. She is as much a part of the Arizona hockey story over the last 20-plus years as Shane. Andrea has dedicated much of her personal life to our community and building support for Arizona hockey. Andrea’s knowledge of the industry and her connections to Arizona and the NHL are instrumental to our mission.” (Credit: Craig Morgan | Arizona Insider LLC)
Apr 17, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes fans in the crowd hold signs for the players following the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The three main issues that will be addressed will be making sure they find a stable ownership group that will be on top of things financially, making sure a stadium is built in an area that will be accessible for Coyotes fans for decades to come, unlike the way Glendale was. If they can figure out those problems at hand and build a culture that embraces the community along with transparency and communication throughout their franchise, the dream of the desert dogs roaming the valley yet again might not be just dead yet.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
