Meruelo and the Coyotes saw their hopes of remaining in Arizona seriously dented when Propositions 301, 302, and 303, which were all necessary for the team to build an arena in nearby Tempe, were rejected via special election in May.
Later in the summer, team CEO Xavier Gutierrez indicated that the Arizona franchise, which finished sixth-worst in the NHL last season, was vetting scores of in-state alternatives to the nixed Tempe arena.
“We still want to put our money where our mouth is and build something that is best in class … we are committed to making this happen,” Gutierrez told assembled reporters at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Later in the summer, team CEO Xavier Gutierrez indicated that the Arizona franchise, which finished sixth-worst in the NHL last season, was vetting scores of in-state alternatives to the nixed Tempe arena.
“We still want to put our money where our mouth is and build something that is best in class … we are committed to making this happen,” Gutierrez told assembled reporters at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Coyotes’ ownership begins Mesa, Arizona land deal
Aug 9, 2023
> The Arizona Coyotes are continuing their mission to stay in the American Southwest, and the team’s owner Alex Meruelo has begun the purchase of 41 acres in Mesa, AZ.
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