PHNX Hockey Podcast

Around the NHL with The Athletic's Jesse Granger

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Vegas Golden Knights in town tomorrow night, we talked to The Athletic's Jesse Granger to preview the matchup, chat Jack Eichel's debut and d...

Kings Reign

24 Feb 2022

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Goals from Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton are not enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the Los Angeles Kings.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack...

PHNX Hunger Games

23 Feb 2022

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Which Arizona sports athlete on the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, and Arizona Diamondbacks would emerge victorious in the Hunger G...

Falling Stars

21 Feb 2022

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Nick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists and Scott Wedgewood stood on his head as the Arizona Coyotes downed the Dallas Stars for their 13th win of th...

Royal Flush

20 Feb 2022

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The LA Kings scored 4 unanswered goals to beat the Coyotes 5-3 at home. Plus, a trade went down mid-game. Petey, Leah and Craig break it all down! Lea...

Checking in on Coyotes Prospects

18 Feb 2022

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On today's prospect report, we check in on Ivan Prosvetov, Carson Bantle and Sam Lipkin, talk prospect development within the Coyotes organization, an...

The Frenchie Connection

17 Feb 2022

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French Bulldogs Theo Doan, Butter Pig Crouse, Louie Gostisbehere and Stanley Baxter Armstrong came into our studio for a Frenchie play date! Bill Arms...

SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YO MAMA

16 Feb 2022

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The Valley Can't Escape Any Arizona Sports DRAMA. Arizona Cardinals fans are upset about Kyler Murray's social media. Suns fans are upset about Deandr...

Around the NHL

16 Feb 2022

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It's been another big news week in the NHL, with first looks at ASU's multi-purpose arena, multiple coaching firings and trades. Craig, Leah and Petey...

Talking Prospects with Chris Peters

15 Feb 2022

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Daily Faceoff's lead NHL draft and prospect analyst Chris Peters joins the show to talk this year's top draft prospects, the path ahead for the Coyote...

Lightning Strike Yotes

12 Feb 2022

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A 2-point performance from Clayton Keller wasn't enough to lift the Yotes past Steven Stamkos and two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay L...

Trade Deadline Madness

11 Feb 2022

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The NBA and NHL trade deadlines are madness... but a fun madness.Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX Crew as they discuss the Phoenix Suns newest a...

Jimmy Eat World drummer Zach Lind joins

10 Feb 2022

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Jimmy Eat World drummer Zach Linds joins the show to talk becoming a band in Arizona, Arizona sports, music in sports and more! Learn more about your ...

Kraken Down

10 Feb 2022

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Karel Vejmelka shined in net as the Arizona Coyotes downed the Seattle Kraken for their 12th win of the season.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for postgame...

Friendly Fire

09 Feb 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes returned from the All-Star break by dropping a game to former Yotes Conor Garland, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Vancouver Canucks....

Looking Ahead

07 Feb 2022

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There are a lot of significant dates coming up for the Arizona Coyotes, from the Arizona Board of Regents voting on the ASU arena, to the trade deadli...

Viva Las Vegas

05 Feb 2022

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The NHL All-Star weekend is in full swing!Craig is checking in with Petey and Leah live from Las Vegas to chat the weekend so far, last night's skills...

Checking In On Our Predictions

03 Feb 2022

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Before the start of the NHL season, we gave our predictions for league MVP, the top goal scorer on the Coyotes and a number of other categories. As it...

Flames Torch Yotes

03 Feb 2022

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Clayton Keller and the Coyotes head into the NHL All-Star break on a losing note, dropping a tough one to Johnny Gaudreau and the Calgary Flames despi...

Hey Now You're An All-Star!

02 Feb 2022

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With the NBA all-star reserves set to be announced this week and the NHL and NFL all-star games approaching, we debate which league has the best all-s...

Mile-High Miracle

02 Feb 2022

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Scott Wedgewood stopped 38 shots and Alex Galchenyuk scored the shootout winner to lift the Arizona Coyotes past the Colorado Avalanche and end their ...

Around the NHL: Midseason Update

31 Jan 2022

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We're at the midway point of the NHL season. It's a two-team race for the first overall pick in the 2022 draft, Evander Kane is an Oiler and Conor Gar...

Sabre to the Heart

30 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes drop their fifth straight in a gross loss to a depleted Buffalo Sabres team at home.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. L...

Bruin Ruin

29 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes lost a tight game to Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins despite an outstanding 36-save performance from Scott Wedgewood.Join Leah...

Down the I-10: Jay Varady

28 Jan 2022

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we caught up with Ro...

Home Sweet Home?

27 Jan 2022

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On their search for a temporary home while they figure out the situation, the Arizona Coyotes have honed in on the brand new Arizona State facility. W...

Arizona Sports Mailbag

26 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona Diamondbacks seem to be in a perpetual rebuild while the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals are making strides but hav...

March of the Penguins

26 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes imploded in the 3rd period against the loaded Pittsburgh Penguins to end their eastern conference road trip with a loss. Join Leah...

Catching up with Rick Tocchet

25 Jan 2022

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Former Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet stopped by to talk his new gig at TNT, give his thoughts on the NHL this year and share some hilarious ...

Meltdown in Manhattan

23 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes suffered a massive melt down and blew an early lead to fall to Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.Jo...

Isle of Misery

22 Jan 2022

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Andrew Ladd's return to Long Island was spoiled as the Arizona Coyotes were shut out by the New York Islanders. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack th...

Heartbreak City - Which Arizona Sports Playoff Loss Hurts the Most?

20 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Cardinals got destroyed in the first round of the NFL Playoffs this week. Pretty much every Arizona sports team has made the playoff and l...

What in the Devil?

20 Jan 2022

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Jakob Chychrun returned as the Arizona Coyotes shut down Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils. Join Leah, Petey, and Craig for postgame reactions and...

The Hab Nots

18 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in a meeting of the NHL's two worst teams on the back of Nick Schmaltz's 3-point performance.Join ...

The Lottery Bowl

17 Jan 2022

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Craig and Petey check in with The Athletic's Arpon Basu to preview an MLK matinee between the Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens with big draft im...

Avalanche Bury Yotes

16 Jan 2022

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Darcy Kuemper was perfect in his return to Glendale as the Colorado Avalanche roll over the Arizona Coyotes.Join Petey, Shawn and Craig for pack thera...

Not a Bad Loss

15 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes lost in a shootout to Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche despite 44 saves from Ivan Prosvetov.Join Leah, Petey and Craig ...

Hey Now, You're an All-Star

14 Jan 2022

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Clayton Keller was officially named as the Arizona Coyotes' representative at the 2022 NHL All-Star game! We hear from Keller himself on his selection...

Coyotes Rake Leafs

13 Jan 2022

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Karel Vejmelka's 45 saves and Ryan Dzingel's 2 goals stopped a happy homecoming for Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Leah, Petey and Craig...

All Things Arena

10 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes' Tempe arena proposal is on thin ice, with sources saying the Coyotes do not currently have the votes in the Tempe City Council to...

Preds Prey on Yotes

09 Jan 2022

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The Coyotes fell to the Nashville Predators in a scrappy matchup after giving up three goals in the first period.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack t...

Number One Nashville?

07 Jan 2022

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The Arizona Coyotes face Central Division leader Nashville Predators tomorrow night. Where did Nashville's success come from this season? The Athletic...

Blackhawk Beatdown

07 Jan 2022

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Johan Larsson's scored a hat trick and five Arizona Coyotes players had multi-point nights as the Yotes took down the Chicago Blackhawks.Join Leah, Pe...

Arizona Sports 2022 Wish List

05 Jan 2022

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New Year, New Goals! The PHNX Crew shares their hopes, resolutions and wish list for Valley teams and players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Around the NHL: What is Going On in Edmonton?

05 Jan 2022

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The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman joins the show to discuss what has been ailing the Edmonton Oilers, who have only won two of their last twelve gam...

Jets Fly Past Yotes

05 Jan 2022

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Karel Vejmelka stopped 46 shots but the Arizona Coyotes couldn't overcome the Winnipeg Jets.Join Petey, Leah and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more ab...

The New Year's Episode

31 Dec 2021

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Happy New Year, Coyotes fans! Craig, Petey and Leah share their New Year's Eve plans, New Year's resolutions and resolutions for the Arizona Coyotes i...

Catching Up With Clayton Keller

30 Dec 2021

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Clayton Keller stops by the show today to chat the Arizona Coyotes season so far, his memories of playing the World Juniors and more!Plus, Leah and Pe...

Best Arizona Sports Moment of 2021

29 Dec 2021

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As another year comes to a close, let's reminisce on the best of the best... What was the BEST moment of Arizona Sports in 2021? Join Saul Bookman, Gr...

Everyone's Favorite Topic

29 Dec 2021

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It's Covid-19 versus hockey this week and so far Covid has the edge. Leah, Petey and Craig discuss the NHL's latest adjustments to protocol, the World...

Shark Bait

29 Dec 2021

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JJ Moser scored his first and second NHL goals and Phil Kessel and Lawson Crouse had 4-point nights but it was not enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes ...

Mailbag Monday

27 Dec 2021

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The NHL and Arizona Coyotes have been on pause, taxi squads are back and more Coyotes are in the COVID protocol. Craig, Petey and Leah discuss the mos...

The Christmas Episode

25 Dec 2021

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Happy Holidays! Leah, Petey, Craig, and special guest Cat Silverman of Elite Prospects share their Christmas traditions, hot takes, and discuss what t...

Happy Arizona Sports Holidays

24 Dec 2021

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Happy Arizona Sports Holidays! What would make good gifts for the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes, and Arizona Diamondbacks?On this h...

Down the I-10: Steve Potvin

24 Dec 2021

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Welcome to the third edition of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we sat down with Road...

World Juniors Preview

23 Dec 2021

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The 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships begin this Sunday. Dylan Guenther is the Arizona Coyotes' lone prospect going, but there are plenty of ...

Remembering Matt Shott

22 Dec 2021

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Arizona Coyotes Director of Hockey Development Matt Shott tragically passed away this past weekend after a battle with cancer.Craig, Petey and Leah ar...

The Sky is Falling

21 Dec 2021

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The NHL has suspended play until after Christmas due to a surge in positive COVID tests. Where does the league go from here? Leah and Craig break down...

Lame Ducks

18 Dec 2021

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Clayton's Keller overtime goal lifted the Arizona Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks! Leah and Craig break it all down, and celebrate the Coyotes' first w...

A Tribute to Bob Peters

16 Dec 2021

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Minnesota legend and father of Steve Peters, Bob Peters, passed away this week. Leah and Craig talk his life and legacy as head coach at Bemidji State...

Are Arizona Sports Cursed?

16 Dec 2021

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DeAndre Hopkins and JJ Watt are both out for the Arizona Cardinals as the Valley's bad luck continues. It begs the question, are the Cardinals sufferi...

Rangers Overpower Coyotes

16 Dec 2021

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Loui Eriksson and Clayton Keller both scored but penalties did the Arizona Coyotes in against the New York Rangers. Leah and Craig break it down in pa...

Around the NHL

14 Dec 2021

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More and more NHL players are entering Covid protocol and even more games are getting postponed. What does that mean for the Olympics? Craig, Leah and...

Where Can the Coyotes Play Next Year?

13 Dec 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes' lease agreement with Gila River Arena and the City of Glendale expires June 30, 2022. With a possible new arena in Tempe still ye...

Flyers Soar Past Yotes

12 Dec 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes lost their fifth straight game tonight to the Philadelphia Flyers. Leah, Petey and Craig host another pack therapy session and bre...

Panthers Pounce on Yotes

11 Dec 2021

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Nick Schmaltz and Jay Beagle returned to the lineup but it wasn't enough to stop the Eastern Conference-leading Florida Panthers. Leah and Petey give ...

Arizona Coyotes Homeless?

09 Dec 2021

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The City of Glendale is threatening to lock the Arizona Coyotes out of Gila River Arena due to delinquent tax bills and unpaid arena charges. Will tea...

Exceeding Expectations

08 Dec 2021

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The Phoenix Suns have Devin Booker. The Arizona Cardinals have Kyler Murray. Both teams are on fire. Which Arizona Sports franchises are exceeding exp...

Around the NHL With Sportsnet Vancouver's Jason Brough

08 Dec 2021

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It's been another crazy week around the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers both firing their head coaches. Jason Brough of Sportsn...

Bare Bones: Catching Up With Coach Rick Bowness

07 Dec 2021

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The NHL's coaching carousel has begun! Craig and Petey caught up with Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness to talk what it's really like getting fired...

Coyotes See Stars

07 Dec 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes couldn't find any offense in tonight's loss to the Dallas Stars and Loui Eriksson's 1000th NHL game. Petey and Leah reacted to wha...

Chivalry is Dead

04 Dec 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes got embarrassed at home by the Vegas Golden Knights. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy and discussion around the Coyotes...

Down the I-10: Janis Moser and Matias Maccelli

02 Dec 2021

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Welcome to the second episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we sat down with def...

Recapping a Crazy Week in the NHL

02 Dec 2021

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It's been an eventful week in the NHL. Craig, Petey and Leah discuss it all, from the changes in Montreal, to the biting incident in LA and everything...

We're Going Streaking!

01 Dec 2021

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Streaks are fun! Just ask the Phoenix Suns who are riding a seventeen game win streak! Join Makayla Perkins and an all-star panel of PHNX Beat Reporte...

Minnesota Runs Wild

01 Dec 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes were no match for the Minnesota Wild tonight on the second night of a back-to-back. Leah, Petey and Craig talked what went wrong i...

Yotes Shutout Jets

30 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes overcame 46 shots against to outlast the Winnipeg Jets for their fifth win of the season. Leah, Petey and Craig celebrated with br...

Stars Outshine Yotes

28 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes couldn't hold on to beat Dallas Stars and get the W. Leah and Petey break it down and Craig calls in with reactions from Gila Rive...

Point Streak Over

25 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes had a late comeback but couldn't get it done against McDavid, Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. Leah and Petey break it all down ...

The Thanksgiving Episode

24 Nov 2021

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On this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Craig, Petey and Leah debate the best and worst Thanksgiving foods, when is an acceptable time to break out Chris...

Scott Wedgewood Stops By

23 Nov 2021

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Scott Wedgewood joins the show to chat his path to the NHL, the current season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Coyotes Dethrone Kings

22 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes defeated the LA Kings tonight and won their second game in a row for the first time this season! Leah and Petey react to the win, ...

Coyotes Ground Wings

21 Nov 2021

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Clayton Keller scored the OT winner to get the Arizona Coyotes their third win of the season. Plus, in honor of Hockey Fights Cancer night, Coyotes' S...

Blue Jackets Outlast Yotes

19 Nov 2021

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It was a close game and the Arizona Coyotes came away with a point in a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Arizona Sports Thanksgiving

17 Nov 2021

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It's an Arizona Sports Thanksgiving! Makayla Perkins is joined by Greg Esposito, Derek Montilla and Petey as they discuss what about sports makes them...

Big Win in St. Louis

17 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes finally got another win tonight to end their Central Division road trip in St. Louis against the Blues! Learn more about your ad c...

Down the I-10: Jay Varady

16 Nov 2021

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Welcome to the debut episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, a series where we'll talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we sat do...

News and Notes

15 Nov 2021

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It's a news roundup episode! Petey, Leah and Craig talk Coyotes injury updates, news around the NHL, and ASU's 0-2 weekend against Quinnipiac. Learn m...

Tough Night in Smashville

14 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes lose yet again, this time to the Nashville Predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted ...

Winless in the Windy City

13 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes can't pull off a win against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Our Division Realignment Proposal

11 Nov 2021

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The Coyotes head on their first Central Division road trip this weekend, which begs the question: why are the Coyotes even in the Central Division? Cr...

Coyotes Can't Contain Wild

11 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes couldn't contain the Central-division leading Minnesota Wild and dropped their 12th game of the season. Learn more about your ad c...

Arizona Athlete Job Swap

10 Nov 2021

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Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Leah Merrall, Ch...

Catching Up With Doaner

09 Nov 2021

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Shane Doan joined the show to talk all things Coyotes, his family, and why he wore number 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Streak Buster

07 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes battled back from an early deficit against the Seattle Kraken to win their first game of the season. Join Leah, Petey, and Craig f...

Duck Duck Lose

06 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes have now tied the franchise record for longest winless streak to start a season with a loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Learn more abou...

Around the NHL

03 Nov 2021

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It's our weekly check-in of news around the NHL. Which teams have been most surprising? Which teams are contending with the Coyotes for worst record i...

Broad Street Bullied

03 Nov 2021

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The Arizona Coyotes were unable to find any offense in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Leah, Petey, and Craig give their postgame reactions and...

Changing Arizona Team Names

03 Nov 2021

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Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Craig Morgan, J...

O-for-October

31 Oct 2021

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A late goal by the Carolina Hurricanes thwarted the Arizona Coyotes' shot at their first win of the season. Leah, Craig, and Petey give their postgame...