SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Chipchura is no stranger to the wing and he’s no stranger to projected Arizona Coyotes linemates Boyd Gordon and Joe Vitale.

“I’ve played with Gordo in the past and Joey in the past so you know how they’re going to approach the game,” the Coyotes forward said Monday after an informal skate at the Ice Den. “It’s definitely going to be a tough line to play against. Gordo likes to play in the hard areas and does the hard things. Joe plays with a lot of energy and that’s really the identity we have to have. We’ll probably have to get used to a lot of defensive zone starts and be strong down there.”

Chipchura shuttled back and forth between center and wing last season, but with the free-agent signings of Antoine Vermette, Brad Richardson and Boyd Gordon, the Coyotes are set at their top four center spots with Martin Hanzal added in.

Both Chipchura and Vitale have played center for long stretches of their NHL careers, giving this fourth line unique versatility and a deep understanding of what each other is doing.

“The mindset changes a little bit from one position to the other,” Chipchura said. “With the wing, it’s more of a stop and start kind of thing where you have to focus on keeping your feet moving. At center you can build your speed from lower. Beside that it’s not a whole lot different approach to the game. I’m still trying to play a hard game and not think it too much.”

ICE IS IN

Gila River Arena laid the ice for the upcoming season on Tuesday.

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Coyotes rookies will report on Sept. 11, and will participate in their first on-ice practice session on Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. Veterans will report to camp on Sept. 17. for physicals and media day, with the first full-team on-ice practice set for Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. at Gila River Arena.

All training camp practices are open to the public. Admission is free.

STROME, PERLINI ATTEND ROOKIE SHOWCASE

Coyotes prospects Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome took part in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Monday and Tuesday in Toronto.

McDavid vs. Strome #NHLPARookieShowcase pic.twitter.com/B7i55H9Wz3 — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 1, 2015

This event brings many of the game’s top prospects and rookies to Toronto for two days when NHLPA partners for photo opportunities, autographs for use in the creation of memorabilia by NHLPA partners, and media availability.

The other invitees to the event, per the NHLPA, were: Connor McDavid (Oilers), Jack Eichel (Sabres), Mitch Marner (Maple Leafs), Noah Hanifin (Hurricanes), Ivan Barbashev (Blues), Chris Bigras (Avalanche), Oliver Bjorkstrand (Blue Jackets), Madison Bowey (Capitals), Connor Brown (Maple Leafs), Michael Dal Colle (Islanders), Nikolaj Ehlers (Jets), Robby Fabbri (Blues), Zach Fucale (Canadiens), Nikolay Goldobin (Sharks), Ryan Hartman (Blackhawks), Connor Hellebuyck (Jets), Julius Honka (Stars), Kasperi Kapanen (Maple Leafs), Ronalds Kenins (Canucks), Slater Koekkoek (Lightning), Dylan Larkin (Red Wings), Sonny Milano (Blue Jackets), Samuel Morin (Flyers), Mike Matheson (Panthers), Michael McCarron (Canadiens), Josh Morrissey (Jets), Nic Petan (Jets), Emile Poirier (Flames), Shane Prince (Senators), Ryan Pulock (Islanders), John Quenneville (Devils), Mike Reilly (Wild), Nick Ritchie (Ducks), Travis Sanheim (Flyers), Mackenzie Skapski (Rangers), Brady Skjei (Rangers), Shea Theodore (Ducks) and Jake Virtanen (Canucks).

COYOTES ANNOUNCE TV SCHEDULE

The Coyotes announced that 76 regular season games would be televised on FOX Sports Arizona and FOX Sports Arizona Plus during the 2015-16 season, including the season opener on Oct. 9 at the Los Angeles Kings.

In addition, NBC Sports Network will televise the Coyotes’ game against the Colorado Avalanche on March 9. Coyotes fans can watch the other five games on the NHL Center Ice/GameCenter packages.

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