Coyotes Moving to Utah

NHL's Arizona Coyotes told players on Friday that the team is relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah.

General Manager Bill Armstrong met with the players and told them of the move and that players and staff will all be given the opportunity to visit Salt Lake City to check out the facilities.  

He also told the team that the NHL facilitated a sale to the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG). The group also owns the NBA's Utah Jazz. 

SEG was informed by the NHL that a hockey specific upgrade will need to be done to the Delta Center for it to be the permanent home of the Coyotes. 

A bill has already been passed by Utah Legislators, approving funding for a new entertainment district downtown for an NHL franchise.

By - SC