Monday, June 9, 2014

GLENDALE ARIZONA --- The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that hockey fans throughout the Valley can watch the 2014 NHL Entry Draft from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., at Jobing.com Arena beginning at 4 p.m. P.S.T. on Friday, June 27. Admission is free.

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The Coyotes currently own the 12th overall draft selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Fans will be able to watch complete coverage of the first round on the arena video board.

Gambo and Burns from Arizona Sports 98.7 FM will broadcast their show live from the arena in the Rinkside Club from 2 – 6 p.m. P.S.T. while Coyotes radio play-by-play announcer Bob Heethuis will provide Draft updates throughout the first round.

Coyotes’ goaltender Mike Smith will be at the event to sign autographs from 5-6 p.m. Wristbands will be provided to the first 150 fans. Kids attending the Draft party can play ball hockey on the arena floor and the Coyotes will have two Zambonis and NHL nets available for fan photos. Kids will also have an opportunity to take a slapshot on an NHL goal or play in the Coyotes Bounce House. Dressing room tours will be available throughout the event and members of the Paw Patrol and Howler will be on hand to interact with fans.

The Coyotes team name will officially change to “Arizona Coyotes” at the NHL Draft June 27 and new Arizona Coyotes merchandise will be available for the first time at the Coyotes Draft Viewing Party/Open House.

Team representatives will be in attendance to share information about 2014-15 season ticket packages. For Coyotes ticket information, please call 480-563-PUCK (7825).