It was an emotional night at Mullett Arena, to say the least.
With the Arizona Coyotes franchise packing up and heading to Utah in Salt Lake City, the NHL team that’s had a long history of struggles in the area, there was one last game in Tempe on Wednesday night. The awesome part is the Coyotes won it, but it was a night filled with poignant moments for fans, players and staffers.
With that in mind, as we wait to see what the Salt Lake team looks like and what the name is, here’s a look at the final night of this franchise, with the hope that maybe someday NHL hockey will return there:
There were “Salt Lake sucks!” chants
“Salt Lake sucks” chants have broken out at Mullett Arena.
(🎥: @CollinHarmonTV) pic.twitter.com/UBoI93Q33r
— BarDown (@BarDown) April 18, 2024
This speech from announcer Todd Walsh is worth your time
Thank you, @ToddWalsh.
Take five minutes and watch this. Promise it's worth it.#Yotes pic.twitter.com/SVHuzPIbhK
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) April 18, 2024
Here are the final seconds of the game
The crowd at the Mullett with a standing-o for the Coyotes 🙌 pic.twitter.com/a6LwAUaH61
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 18, 2024
Players and employees were on the ice after
The Coyotes had team employees join them on the ice in their salute to the fans ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QYvY3tgj5A
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 18, 2024
Paul Bissonnette talked about what the Coyotes meant to him
.@BizNasty2point0 getting choked up talking about what the Coyotes mean to him ❤️ pic.twitter.com/4iGmIzt8xA
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 18, 2024
Franchise legend Shane Doan got his retirement banner after it was left behind
Shane Doan has been reunited with his retirement banner.
A significant piece of Coyotes history that was left behind at Gila River Arena. pic.twitter.com/u2m1MCTgAo
— PHNX Coyotes (@PHNX_Coyotes) April 18, 2024
The longtime equipment manager got love from the players
After their final game, all of the Arizona Coyotes players lined up to hug longtime equipment manager Stan Wilson 🥹 pic.twitter.com/APcB41vDbU
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2024
