GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have assigned the following five players back to the Tucson Roadrunners, the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

Player | Position | Team | League

Brayden Burke | Right Wing | Tucson | AHL

Trevor Cheek | Center | Tucson | AHL

Matteo Gennaro | Center | Tucson | AHL

Adam Helewka | Left Wing | Tucson | AHL

Merrick Madsen | Goalie | Tucson | AHL

In addition, the Coyotes assigned defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to Charlottetown (QMJHL).

The Coyotes now have 43 players remaining in training camp.

The Coyotes will open their regular season on Thursday, October 4 at the Dallas Stars. They will host the Anaheim Ducks for their home opener on Saturday, October 6 at Gila River Arena. Game time is 6 p.m. For ticket information, please visit ArizonaCoyotes.com or call 480-563-PUCK (7825).