Five For Howling, a Phoenix Coyotes community

Fans of the National Hockey League received what they have come to expect over the course of the past few months on Thursday night...bitter disappointment.

"The Instigator", Jonathon Gatehouse's book about Gary Bettman's time as NHL commissioner, is a timely read for NHL fans.

Today's edition of Coyotes Tracks covers the Winter Classic cancellation, Shane Doan's frustration with the timing of the lockout, and a big win by the Portland Pirates.

The NHL is looking to collect 61+ Million dollars from the former Coyotes owner.