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Coyotes News

Five for fantasizing: gold or bust - Five For Howling
This week's Coyote fantasy review takes a look at the players who will be wearing their home country's sweaters in Sochi.

Phoenix Coyotes Optimistic about Attendance | KJZZ.org
The Coyotes lost to the Minnesota Wild Thursday night in Glendale, 4 to 1, but team management is also paying attention to another number.

Playoff road tougher for Phoenix Coyotes after rough patch at home - azcentral.com
The coils must be warped because the best the Coyotes can do on this season-long six-game homestand is to break even.

Twitter Takeover: Dave Moss - Phoenix Coyotes - Features
Coyotes forward Dave Moss answered questions from fans on Friday on the team's official Twitter account.

Ducks, Sharks, Kings make California the NHL's Bermuda Triangle | FOX Sports Arizona
Getzlaf's brilliance and deep, balanced roster have Anaheim setting the NHL pace with 71 points.

Pirates News

Pirates lose leads, game to Admirals | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Norfolk’s Max Friberg ties the score with 24 seconds left, and the Admirals prevail in a shootout, 5-4.

Gladiators News

Gladiators' win streak comes to crashing halt | Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett Gladiators head coach Rick Emmett said playing Orlando this weekend would be a good test. So far, Gwinnett is failing.

Sundogs News

Engelage's 2nd straight shutout keeps Sundogs rolling - The Prescott Daily Courier
The Sundogs have found their groove.

Arizona College Hockey

ASU suffers first loss of the season to No. 5 Oklahoma | azfamily.com
All good things must come to an end, and ASU is no longer undefeated.

#16 Wildcats Upend UCO 2-1 | Arizona Wildcat Hockey
The team down South pulled off another victory.

News From Around the Hockey World

Passion for home burns bright in first-time Olympian Lyndsey Fry | FOX Sports on MSN
From 'The Mighty Ducks' to Sochi: Chandler native Lyndsey Fry gives Arizona hockey a success story to call its own.

Rangers Vs. Stars Recap: Rick Nash's Late Goal Lifts Rangers Over Stars 3-2 - Blueshirt Banter
The New York Rangers defeated the Dallas Stars tonight by the score of 3-2, and Rick Nash came away with the game winning goal.

Game 44 Recap: Sloppy 3rd kills momentum, Speedy Grabner wins OT - Mile High Hockey
Homestand over. Time to work. Every point counts.

Blues' Winning Streak Ends In Vancouver - St. Louis Game Time
The Blues weren't going to win out the rest of the season.

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Recap: Old-Time Hockey Rewards Caps With Comeback Win - Japers' Rink
Old-time hockey rewards the Caps with a third period come from behind win over the Maple Leafs, making it four points in two nights for Washington.

Panthers ask county for more money, says they lose $20 million per year - SBNation.com
The Florida Panthers are struggling on the ice, and now, it appears they're also struggling financially.

Teaming up for public money - Winnipeg Free Press
So, remember when Canadians were outraged about the Coyotes getting money from Glendale? Pot, meet kettle.

A list of things actually wrong with the Winnipeg Jets (Trending Topics) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
All is not well in Winnipeg.

13-year-old commits to play hockey at University of Maine - SBNation.com
What were you doing in 7th grade?

Pekka Rinne takes positive step, still no timetable for return - CBSSports.com
Pekka Rinne's recovery from a hip infection took a step forward, but the Nashville Predators still don't know when they'll get their starting goalie back.

The Final Howl

Olympic snubs Ryan, Thornton, St. Louis declare Slovenian citizenship - SBNation.com