Coyotes Come Out Victorious Against Dinamo Riga, 3-1

At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, halfway across the world, the Phoenix Coyotes were playing hockey. In case you missed (you know you missed it), the Yotes pulled out a hard-fought win against the KHL's Dinamo Riga, 3-1.

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Phoenix Coyotes Cut Forward Kyle Wellwood

The Phoenix Coyotes announced that they’ve cut forward Kyle Wellwood from the training camp roster.

Wellwood, appeared in five preseason games with the Coyotes, recording two points.

The Coyotes now have 24 players remaining in camp. The team will play its final preseason game against Dinamo Riga (KHL) on Wednesday, Oct. 6 in Riga, Lativa.

The Coyotes will open the regular season by playing two games against the Boston Bruins at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 before returning home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Jobing.com Arena.

Phoenix Coyotes Option Three Players To AHL Affiliate San Antonio Rampage

The Coyotes have trimmed down their roster once again, as they near the start of the 2010-2011 NHL season.

Coyotes Reduce Training Camp Roster by Three Players - Phoenix Coyotes - News
GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have reduced their training camp roster by three players. There are now 25 players remaining in camp.

The following players have been assigned to the San Antonio Rampage, the Coyotes’ American Hockey League affiliate:

Mikkel Boedker - Right Wing

Andrew Ebbett - Center

Viktor Tikhonov -  Left Wing 

The Coyotes will open the regular season by playing two games against the Boston Bruins at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 as part of the 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere before returning home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Jobing.com Arena.

Personally, I was hoping to see Boedker make the roster. I think the kid's going to be a stud. It's a little disappointing, but it happens. I'm sure we'll hear from the young Dane at some point this season.

Coyotes Finish Preseason With 4-3 Shootout Loss In Edmonton

Edmonton, AB (Sports Network) – Dustin Penner scored the game-winner in the second round of the shootout, as the Edmonton Oilers snuck past the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-3, in preseason action.

Sam Gagner, Alexandre Giroux, and Colin McDonald lit the lamp in regulation for the Oilers. Jeff Deslauriers started in net and stopped 15-of-17 shots, while Martin Gerber made 18 saves in relief.

Scottie Upshall had a goal and an assist for the Coyotes. Lee Stempniak and Kyle Turris also scored for Phoenix, which got 27 saves from Ilya Bryzgalov.

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Phoenix Coyotes Flame Out In Calgary, 3-1

Calgary, AB (Sports Network) – Niklas Hagman scored a goal and dished out an assist, as the Calgary Flames defeated the Phoenix Coyotes, 3-1, in preseason action.

Jarome Iginla and T.J. Brodie also lit the lamp for the Flames. Henrik Karlsson made 19 saves.

Shane Doan scored the lone goal for the Coyotes. Jason LaBarbera turned aside 24-of-27 shots.

Coyotes Cut 16 From Roster, 28 Players Remain In Camp

The Coyotes made more roster moves today cutting 16 players from training camp.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have reduced their training camp roster by 16 players. There are now 28 players remaining in camp.

The following players have been assigned to the San Antonio Rampage, the Coyotes' American Hockey League affiliate:

Player Position Team League
Jonas Ahnelov Defenseman San Antonio AHL
Matt Beaudoin Right Wing San Antonio AHL
Matt Climie Goaltender San Antonio AHL
Ryan Hollweg Left Wing San Antonio AHL
Bracken Kearns Center San Antonio AHL
Josh Lunden Left Wing San Antonio AHL
Brett MacLean Left Wing San Antonio AHL
Al Montoya Goaltender San Antonio AHL
Alexander Picard Left Wing San Antonio AHL
Blair Riley Left Wing San Antonio AHL
Garrett Stafford Defenseman San Antonio AHL
Michael Stone Defenseman San Antonio AHL
Chris Summers Defenseman San Antonio AHL
Nolan Yonkman Defenseman San Antonio AHL

The Coyotes also announced that defenseman Brandon Gormley has been returned to his junior Club, the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL).

Defenseman Shane Hnidy, who was in camp on a professional tryout (PTO), has suffered a shoulder injury and will be out indefinitely.

The Coyotes will open the regular season by playing two games against the Boston Bruins at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 as part of the 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere before returning home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Jobing.com Arena.

Split-Squad Games Vs. San Jose, It's A Win-Lose Outcome

The Coyotes faced San Jose in Glendale and in San Jose last night, that’s right. Some goofy split-squad stuff. Coyotes won at home, lost on the road. Defenseman Ed Jovanovski talked about the importance of preseason on AZCentral.com:

“’You want to develop the winning attitude at home,” Jovanovski said. “You can’t really turn things on when the regular season starts so we are trying to build in the right directions. I know they (Sharks) didn’t have a lot of veterans out there, but it was good. We worked hard and found a way to win.”

Phoenix Coyotes Start Preseason With Win Over Ducks, 4-1

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Kyle Turris registered a goal and an assist, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the preseason opener for both clubs.

Viktor Tikhonov, Andrew Ebbett and Brett MacLean also scored for the Coyotes. Jason LaBarbera started in goal for Phoenix and made 20 saves.

Bobby Ryan lit the lamp for the Ducks, while Curtis McElhinney and Jean- Philippe Levasseur split time between the pipes. McElhinney stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced. Levasseur allowed two goals on 18 shots.

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Phoenix Coyotes Roster Moves: Seven Players Cut

The Coyotes continue to trim their roster as the season approaches. 

Official release:

GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have reduced their training camp roster by seven players.

The following players have been assigned to the Coyotes' American Hockey League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage:

Player                         Position           Team              League

Justin Bernhardt          Center             San Antonio    AHL

Mathieu Brodeur         Defenseman    San Antonio    AHL

Joe Fallon                    Goaltender      San Antonio    AHL

Colin Long                  Center             San Antonio    AHL

Peter MacArthur         Left Wing       San Antonio    AHL

Jeff May                      Defenseman    San Antonio    AHL

Nick Ross                    Defenseman    San Antonio    AHL

There are now 44 players remaining in the Coyotes training camp.

Coyotes Beat Kings Twice In Split Squad Preseason Action

(Thursday, September 23rd)

Final Score: Phoenix 2. Los Angeles 1 (OT)

Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Shane Doan's power-play goal 3:54 into overtime lifted Phoenix to a 2-1 preseason win over the Los Angeles Kings.

It was a split squad game for both teams, as the clubs played another contest in Los Angeles.

Doan assisted on Kyle Wellwood's power-play tally with 1:43 left in regulation. Ilya Bryzgalov made 24 saves for the Coyotes.

Alexei Ponikarovsky scored 12 seconds into the second period for the Kings. Jonathan Bernier stopped all 18 shots he faced in the first two periods, while Jeff Zatkoff allowed two goals on 20 shots the rest of the way.

(Thursday, September 23rd)

Final Score: Phoenix 3, Los Angeles 1

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Mikkel Boedker, Brett MacLean, and Eric Belanger each lit the lamp, as the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 3-1, in preseason action.

Al Montoya played the entire game in net and made 19 saves for the Coyotes.

Brayden Schenn scored the lone goal for the Kings, who got 18 saves from Jonathan Quick.

It was a split squad game for both teams, as the clubs played another contest in Phoenix. The Coyotes won that game by a 2-1 score in overtime.

09/24 01:08:56 ET

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