NHL Board of Governors approves Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City: Team will begin play in new home next season


by CBS Sports

CBS Sports— The Coyotes have called the Phoenix area home since 1996

KGUN—NHL confirms move of Arizona Coyotes team to Salt Lake City, Utah. The NHL has confirmed that the Arizona Coyotes have been sold and that the team is moving to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah. The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.

ESPN—NHL approves Coyotes sale, relocation to Salt Lake City. The NHL, having lost patience in Arizona's ability to find a long-term home for the Coyotes, has approved the sale of the team and a move to Salt Lake City.