Vegas Golden Knights announce that they are officially expanding to Arizona
According to a recent development, the Vegas Golden Knights appear to be moving into the territory once held by the Arizona Coyotes.
It's been a tough summer for Coyotes fans. The team moved to Utah, and hopes for an NHL team returning to Arizona faded when Alex Meruelo, the last potential buyer, withdrew his interest in acquiring another team.
With the Coyotes gone and unlikely to return soon, the Vegas Golden Knights are stepping in to attract Arizona's hockey fans.
Vegas, about a five-hour drive from Tempe, has been building a strong fanbase since joining the NHL in 2017, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. Now, they're expanding their reach into Arizona. In addition to hosting watch parties and hockey clinics across the state, the Golden Knights have made their games available on TV in Phoenix and Tucson.
Golden Knights President and CEO Kerry Bubolz said.
Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor added.
With the NHL unlikely to return to Arizona anytime soon, many former Coyotes fans may begin supporting the Golden Knights.
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27 SEPTEMBRE | 154 ANSWERS Vegas Golden Knights announce that they are officially expanding to Arizona Do you think the Vegas Golden Knights are doing the right thing by trying to get into the Arizona Coyotes market? | ||
| Yes | 79 | 51.3 % |
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