Author: James Mackey
Credentialed Writer Covering the Arizona Coyotes
An open letter to Oakland Athletics’ fans
- James Mackey
- September 30, 2024
Dear Oakland, As a journalist covering the Arizona Coyotes for the last four seasons and working at lower levels of the hockey community in Arizona, I had begun to be influenced by the effects the team had on the community and growth of hockey as a whole. I may never TRULY understand the pain that […]
Read MoreArizona State Women’s Hockey Coach Named Winter World University Games Head Coach in 2025
- James Mackey
- July 10, 2024
After an undefeated conference season in the Women’s Western Collegiate Hockey League, a national tournament berth, and three consecutive WWCHL coach of the year titles, Arizona State Women’s Hockey Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Lindsey Ellis adds “ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) National Team Head Coach” to her resume at the 2025 FISU […]
Read MoreChicago Blackhawks UFA targets
- James Mackey
- July 1, 2024
Who should the Chicago Blackhawks sign in free agency?
Read MoreAlex Meruelo Relinquishes Rights to Arizona Coyotes and Branding
- James Mackey
- June 26, 2024
Remember that article posted the other day with the pros and cons of the Arizona State Land Department opting to cancel the June 27th land auction due to an unprepared expected future tenant? Remember the breakdown of the pros and cons? REFRESH: Delay of June 27th land auction allows AM to show how SERIOUS he […]
Read MoreArizona State Land Department Delays June 27th Auction
- James Mackey
- June 22, 2024
So… remember yesterday when I wrote an article that said “it’s all but written in stone that something negative happens”… well… I have bad news… the most Coyotes thing possible happened and it’s absolutely catastrophic to the team’s CURRENT plans and hopes. Despite the fact that the land auction is now postponed, there are positives […]
Read MoreUtah Hockey Update: Smith Entertainment Group Announce Name, Colors, and Jerseys for 2024-25 Season
- James Mackey
- June 13, 2024
The NHL in Utah train has finally reached it’s penultimate station – a first year name, with a color scheme and jersey appearance attached just in time for their sixth overall selection at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Utah Hockey Club’s color scheme is rock black, salt white, and mountain blue, with a primarily […]
Read More‘Go show them what Edmonton’s got’
- James Mackey
- June 9, 2024
With game one of the Stanley Cup Finals in the books, and a less than lackluster performance from the Edmonton Oilers, going 0/3 on the power play, getting outscored 3-0 despite outshooting the Florida Panthers 32-18, and giving the puck away 14 times, the Oilers find themselves in a dark place after the first game. […]
Read MoreSeries Preview: Calgary Wranglers (7) vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (1)
- James Mackey
- May 3, 2024
After a two game sweep of the number two ranked Tucson Roadrunners in the first round of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs, the Calgary Wranglers #SaddleUp into a best of five game series with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. FLASHBACK TO ROUND ONE After a regular season split (2-2) and a practically fantastical roster […]
Read MoreAHL Series Preview: Calgary Wranglers vs Tucson Roadrunners
- James Mackey
- April 24, 2024
The first round of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs between the Calgary Wranglers and the Tucson Roadrunners begins on Wednesday, with game two being scheduled for Friday and Sunday being the landing spot of the tentative game three, all at 7 PM MST (10 PM EST). Calgary finished the 2024 AHL regular season seventh in […]
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Coyotes: One Last Hurrah – June 27th Land Auction
The Arizona Coyotes seemingly have one final huzzah (if you will) at keeping the NHL alive in State 48 for the foreseeable future, and it rides heavily on Alex Meruelo and the Coyotes ownership group’s performance at the City of Phoenix land auction on June 27th, now just six days away. In April, amidst a […]
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