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, […]
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Coyotes coach Dave Tippett on memories, Brown and more
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 he […]
Quotes from Coyotes locker room after 1-0 OT loss in LA
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
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 4-3. […]
Season Preview w/ NHL Insider Kevin Allen
It’s safe to say that Kevin Allen knows a thing or two about hockey. He’s been covering the sport since the early 80’s – including nearly 25 years for USA Today – and is a featured guest each week on NHL Home Ice (radio and television), as one of their NHL Insiders. Today, he brings […]