BREAKING: Coyotes Owner Pinpoints New City for Team's Next Chapter

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James Connelly
September 30, 2023 (7:28 PM)

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The Arizona Coyotes owner has pinpointed a new city for the Coyotes' next chapter following their failed Tempe proposal.

Coyotes Owner Looks To Build Billion Dollar District In Nevada

It was announced last night that Alex Meruelo, the owner of the Arizona Coyotes, has proposed a billion-dollar entertainment district in Reno, Nevada.

Meruelo and his team made it clear that the district would not be the home of the Coyotes but it is shocking similar to the failed Tempe entertainment district proposal.

The district would be built for the Univeristy of Nevada's basketball program but it could host some hockey. The following was said regarding the Coyotes and the district:

«There is no intention to move the Coyotes to Reno at this point,»

At this point... The Coyotes could potentially move here if all else fails in Arizona and they are unable to find a new spot.

«Obviously, they're an NHL team. They need a much bigger venue. There are a lot of rumors about that. But at this point in time, we're not planning on hockey. But we could do preseason tournaments. We would love to have the Coyotes possibly play the Knights up here in preseason. I think there would be a huge demand for that. It would sell out in a day. But as far as having a team play here, we don't have any plans currently.»

While there is nothing currently, it would not be surprising at all if they do make it a place where they play temporarily in 2026-27. The confirmation that they will be looking to host preseason tournaments in Reno is also intriguing considering that to make a basketball arena compatible with a hockey arena would require expensive equipment.

While there is nothing official just yet, there is certainly a possibility that the Coyotes could eventually move out of Arizona and into Reno before relocating elsewhere permanently.

As seen on The Hockey News - Coyotes Owner proposes $1 Billion Entertainment District in Reno