NHL expansion is heating up. Houston (or Austin) appears to be the frontrunner, and Atlanta is making a strong push. But where does Arizona fit in? Is a return to AZ realistic and how soon can it happen? On this edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Leah Merrall, Steve Peters and Craig Morgan reunite to break it all down, discuss the Valley’s realistic chances for the NHL’s return, and go over what a potential timeline and rollout would look like. Plus, in other Arizona hockey news, the USHL is expanding to the desert and the Phoenix area is FINALLY getting more ice. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - What is new? 9:20 - Atlanta NHL Team Update 13:00 - Bill Daly quote on AZ 24:30 - Shane Doan updates 48:00 - USHL Expansion to Arizona

The USA men’s hockey team won Olympic gold for the first time in 46 years on Sunday. Their captain? Arizona’s own Auston Matthews. Matthews, Tage Thompson, Matthew Tkachuk, and Brady Tkachuk all played a notable role on Team USA and all have ties to the desert. Plus, longtime Arizona Coyote Clayton Keller took home gold too! Leah Merrall and Steve Peters talk about the significance of Arizona players on this historic team, Lyndsey Fry’s impact as the first person from AZ to win an Olympic medal in hockey, and discuss how USA's gold medals in both men's and women's hockey can inspire the next generation of kids in the desert.

It’s been almost two years since the Coyotes left the desert. Just how close is the NHL’s return to Arizona? The Advisory Panel on Pro Hockey in Arizona officially has its members, so what comes next? Where do things stand in Atlanta and how does that affect Arizona? Leah Merrall and Steve Peters break down the latest in the effort to bring an NHL team back to AZ. Plus, Josh Doan and Auston Matthews are making waves, the Team USA Men’s Olympic Hockey team has Arizona ties, ASU Hockey is struggling yet again, and the Arizona Amateur Hockey Association Hall of Fame is holding its inaugural induction this weekend! 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Updates on NHL to Arizona 12:00 - Josh Doan on relocation 20:00 - Utah Mammoth are getting an outdoor game 32:00 - NHL ties to the Olympics and NHL 43:45 - ASU Hockey updates

Sun Devil Hockey kicks off its season against Gavin McKenna and Penn State this weekend. Steve Peters sat down with head coach Greg Powers to discuss expectations for the program's second season in the NCHC, all the new faces, Cullen Potter's sophomore season, and more!

JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 Last week, Andrea Doan became chair of the Advisory Committee to Bring the NHL Back to Arizona. She joins PHNX Hockey to discuss the response from the hockey world, what she hopes to accomplish, her relationship with Gary Bettman, and why seeing the NHL return to the Valley is so important. Leah Merrall, Steve Peters and Patrick Brown discuss Doan, Tom Galvin and Lyndsey Fry’s efforts to bring a team back. Plus, the Arizona Cardinals’ new training facility is looking familiar and ASU Hockey kicks off its season this week against Gavin McKenna and Penn State! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-... Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/  Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!  Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!  When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Galvin, Andrea Doan and Lyndsey Fry Press Conference at Ice Den Scottsdale on the efforts to bring the NHL back to Arizona & more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Tom Galvin 4:08 - Andrea Doan 6:03 - Lyndsey Fry 10:25 - Q&A #nhl #arizonacoyotes #coyotes

Two prospective ownership groups are vying to bring an NHL team back to Atlanta. But just how close is Atlanta to getting to an expansion team? Where does it stack up against Houston and Arizona? Scott Burnside joins PHNX Hockey to discuss Atlanta's pursuit of an NHL team and the landscape for NHL expansion.

One year ago today, Alex Meruelo walked away from his ownership of the Arizona Coyotes. One year later, the status of the Roadrunners’ future in Tucson remains in question and the prospect of the NHL’s return to Arizona is still uncertain. What’s the latest with hockey in Arizona? Leah Merrall and Steve Peters reunite for a state of the union on all things AZ hockey. Plus, Scott Burnside joins the show to discuss Atlanta’s quest for an NHL franchise and how it compares to the Valley’s. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Exactly one year ago, the Coyotes played their final game in Arizona. Today, Leah Merrall, Steve Peters, Craig Morgan, and Patrick Brown join together on the PHNX Hockey Podcast to reflect on that final game, unravel how we got to where we are now, and look forward to what lies ahead.

ASU Hockey faces Denver on Friday in the semi-final of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Tournament. The Sun Devils need to win on both Friday and Saturday to get a bid in the NCAA Tournament, since an at-large bid is mathematically off the table. How can ASU defeat the defending National Champion Pioneers? Leah Merrall and Steve Peters preview the matchup.