GLENDALE, ARIZONA - Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today the Coyotes Opening Night roster. The Coyotes roster includes three (3) goaltenders, six (6) defensemen and 12 forwards.

Number Player Position

1 Eric Comrie Goaltender

4 Niklas Hjalmarsson Defenseman

6 Jakob Chychrun Defenseman

8 Nick Schmaltz Center

9 Clayton Keller Right Wing

13 Vinnie Hinostroza Left Wing

15 Brad Richardson Center

18 Christian Dvorak Center

21 Derek Stepan Center

23 Oliver Ekman-Larsson Defenseman

29 Barrett Hayton Center

32 Antti Raanta Goaltender

33 Alex Goligoski Defenseman

34 Carl Soderberg Center

35 Darcy Kuemper Goaltender

40 Michael Grabner Right Wing

55 Jason Demers Defenseman

67 Lawson Crouse Left Wing

81 Phil Kessel Right Wing

82 Jordan Oesterle Defenseman

83 Conor Garland Right Wing

The Coyotes will open their regular season on Thursday, October 3 at the Anaheim Ducks. They will host the Boston Bruins for their home opener on Saturday, October 5 at Gila River Arena. Game time is 6 p.m. For ticket information, please visit ArizonaCoyotes.com or call 480-563-PUCK (7825).