The Phoenix Coyotes finished off their brief two game Southeast division swing with a come from behind victory in Raleigh on Wednesday night over the Carolina Hurricanes. Ray Whitney scored a goal against his former club and Lauri Korpikoski netted the game winner. The Yotes now have 39 points through 34 games. They return to action at home tomorrow night when they take on the St. Louis Blues.

Coyotes vs. Hurricanes Post Game News

Coyotes vs. Hurricanes - 12/21/2011 - Phoenix Coyotes - Recap

Phoenix Coyotes Tame Hurricanes To Sweep Roadie - SB Nation Arizona

No Finish: Coyotes 4, Hurricanes 3 - Canes Country

Canes' Staal accepts blame for Phoenix loss - Canes - NewsObserver.com

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Coyotes News

DeCock: Ex-Cane Vrbata recalls different era - DeCock - NewsObserver.com
An overview of Radim Vrbata's career and a his brief time in Raleigh.

Coyotes notebook: Smith listed as day-to-day
Coyotes hoping injury to goaltender Smith not as serious as it first appeared.

Pirates News

Pogge back in NHL, Pirates need goalie | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Justin Pogge is heading back to Phoenix to serve as a backup after Mike Smith is injured.

Sundogs News

CHL: Sundogs' losing woes continue against Rush - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona
The Sundogs get another shot at the Rush tonight.

CHL: Rush penalty-kill too strong for Sundogs
A lot of things seem too strong for Precott Valley's finest hockey club lately.

News From Around the Hockey World

Claude Giroux, Peter Laviolette are incredible; Oh, and Flyers beat Stars, 4-1 - Broad Street Hockey
Giroux made an immediate impact upon his return to the lineup and the Flyers do the Yotes a favor.

Offense rises - Sharks score seven against Lightning - Fear The Fin
Sharks didn't appear to be missing Martin Havlat against the Bolts.

2012 U.S. National Junior Team Final Roster Set - USA Hockey
All that is left now is to go get the gold.

Five Americans to watch at World Juniors - ProHockeyTalk
No surprise that goalie Jack Campbell tops Joe Yerdon's list.

Five Canadians to watch at the World Juniors - ProHockeyTalk
Neither Coyotes prospect makes Jason Brough's list. Surprising since the anti-Visentin crowd has been very vocal.

2012 World Juniors Preview: Team Sweden - Puck Worlds
Bruce Peter previews the Tre Kroner crew.

Yup, they’re going to protest Randy Cunneyworth in Montreal - ProHockeyTalk
This situation is about to get a lot more awkward.

The Final Howl

NHL Network gets a jump on 2012 with new show, ad campaign and logo - NHL Network

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