Now under new ownership led by Ryan Smith, the Arizona Coyotes have finalized their sale and are set to move to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Before their last game representing Arizona against the Edmonton Oilers, the team tried to honor their time in the state by organizing a final whiteout event, providing white shirts to fans.
However, their gesture was overshadowed by the decision to push away fans participating in tailgate parties outside the arena.
This move drew criticism from former supporters, who expressed disappointment and disdain on social media.
As the puck drop approached, sentiments among fans soured further, marking a sad end to the Coyotes' tenure in Arizona.
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17 AVRIL | 353 ANSWERS Arizona Coyotes fans forced to leave arena ahead of franchise finale Are you disappointed that the Arizona Coyotes are relocating to Utah? | ||
Yes | 116 | 32.9 % |
No | 237 | 67.1 % |
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