Late in regulation, Colorado tied their game vs. the Coyotes in Phoenix. Then, in overtime, Ryan O’Reilly scored the game-winner for the Avalanche.
With the point earned, Phoenix still hasn’t lost at home in regulation. They now sport a 9-0-2 record. Meanwhile, Colorado remains the only team to still be undefeated when they score first, running their [...]
Coach Speak: Patrick Roy vs Dave Tippett on Avs win in Phx
November 21, 2013 By
Coyotes’ coach Dave Tippett on 3-1 win over the visiting Kings
April 3, 2013 By
Following the Coyotes 3-1 win over the visiting LA Kings, here’s what Phoenix coach Dave Tippett had to share…
- On the overall game: “It keeps us in the game. The only way you have a chance is if you get two points and win. I thought we battled hard tonight. I thought Barbs was really [...]
Comments from Doan and Coyotes locker room after latest loss in LA
March 20, 2013 By
Following the Coyotes 3-2 loss to the Kings at Staples Center on Tuesday night, here’s what they were saying over in the Phoenix locker room…
- Shane Doan (who scored two goals, and also led all players in the game with 11 shots on goal and 13 hits) on the overall game: “Obviously everybody in this [...]
Comments from Coyotes locker room after 4-0 loss to Kings
March 19, 2013 By
Prior to Monday’s game, Phoenix coach Dave Tippett and captain Shane Doan talked about the importance of staying out of the penalty box against the Kings. However, they were whistled for seven penalties in the game and two power play goals by the Kings had them down 2-0 and they never fully recovered – as Jonathan [...]
Coyotes coach Dave Tippett on possible NHL rule changes
March 18, 2013 By
Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett was part of the committee that examined a myriad of rule changes for the NHL coming out of the 2004-05 lockout. Ultimately, they settled on a handful of tweaks that most people agree made the game better.
Last week we shared some thoughts from Kings’ coach Darryl Sutter and goaltender Jonathan [...]
Quotes from the Coyotes locker room after 1-0 win in LA
February 17, 2012 By
Prior to the game, Coyotes forward Ray Whitney referred to match-ups with the Kings as ‘muck fests’ and usually filled with tight, defensive-oriented hockey. Kings defenseman Jack Johnson went so far as to say the games can be boring to watch, with Phoenix lulling teams to sleep.
Neither was the case in the first period, which [...]
Coyotes coach Dave Tippett on memories, Brown and more
February 16, 2012 By
Tippett instructing practice (photo: D. Sheehan)
Dave Tippett played over 700 games in the NHL, primarily as a left wing for the old Hartford Whalers. Soon after his playing days were over he found himself as the head coach of the Houston Aeros (IHL), where he won a championship in 1999. The following year [...]
Quotes from Coyotes locker room after 1-0 OT loss in LA
January 6, 2012 By
For the third time this season, the Kings defeated the Coyotes last night. LA defenseman Jack Johnson described it as a ‘boring 0-0 game’ – but Drew Doughty managed to sneak one past Mike Smith in overtime, pushing the season series to 3-1 in favor of the Kings.
Afterwards, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett and captain [...]
Quotes from the Coyotes locker room after 4-3 loss to LA
December 27, 2011 By
The Phoenix Coyotes brought a collection of former Kings with them to Staples Center last night – including coach Dave Tippett, goalie Jason LaBarbera and forward Patrick O’Sullivan. However, LA outshot them 35-29, out-hit them 28-25, won more faceoffs, killed every Coyotes penalty, chased LaBarbera early in the third period and won the game [...]
Comeback Coyotes at it again, crushing the Caps
While much of the attention in the Pacific Division is going to the three California teams, their neighbors in the Arizona desert are trying mightily to grab some headlines too. Seemingly never out of a game so far this season, the Coyotes were up to their old tricks again on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals. Down [...]