Phoenix Coyotes

Phoenix Coyotes

History

Founded / Joined: 1972 / 1979

Championships: 0

In 1972, the franchise was founded as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association. The club later moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1996 to become the Phoenix Coyotes.

Fun Fact:

The Coyotes mascot, Howler, has his own website and wears number 96 on his jersey, which is the year the Coyotes moved from Winnipeg in 1996.