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Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes were an NHL team based in Phoenix, Arizona, whose hockey operations moved to Salt Lake City in 2024 and now play as the Utah Mammoth. The franchise started as the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1972, joined the NHL in 1979 and moved to Phoenix in 1996. The Coyotes never reached a Stanley Cup Final — their deepest run was the 2012 Western Conference Final.

Active as Coyotes 1996–2024 (Arizona name from 2014)
Franchise origin Winnipeg Jets, WHA 1972 / NHL 1979
Today Utah Mammoth, Delta Center, Salt Lake City
Moved April 2024, sold to Smith Entertainment Group
Best result 2012 Western Conference Final
Name and IP Returned to the NHL, July 2024
Phoenix return Under discussion, no team awarded