PHNX Hockey Podcast
866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe make it more fun to be a hockey fan in Arizona. With former NHL video coach Steve Peters and the best host in the business Leah Merrall, the crew gives you the best hockey takes and entertainment in the Valley.
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Sorry Harri
April 08, 2022 05:41 - 54 minutesNick Schmaltz scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal in 5-1 loss to former Yotes Conor Garland (2 assists), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (1 assist) and the Vancouver Canucks. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Down the I-10: Jay Varady and the Injury Impact
April 06, 2022 16:50 - 25 minutesWelcome to the fifth episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we checked back in with Roadrunners head coach Jay Varady to talk the impact of injuries on his team, the constant roster shuffle and the players that have stepped up this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling Blue
April 05, 2022 03:33 - 45 minutesNick Schmaltz scored but the Arizona Coyotes couldn't find any other offense against the St. Louis Blues. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WIN-dy City
April 04, 2022 03:23 - 1 hourShayne Gostisbehere scored the overtime winner with 15 seconds to remaining to lift the Arizona Coyotes over Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for postgame reactions and analysis! Plus, more on the Trevor Zegras incident and Keith Yandle's iron man streak coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special Episode: Tyson Nash Clarifies Comments on Trevor Zegras Incident
April 03, 2022 23:05 - 9 minutesCraig talked to Arizona Coyotes TV color analyst Tyson Nash to clarify his comments from Friday's game during the incident with Jay Beagle, Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mighty Ducks
April 02, 2022 06:01 - 41 minutesKarel Vejmelka gave up 3 goals on 9 shots as the Arizona Coyotes got shut out by the Anaheim Ducks 5-0. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Prospects with Craig Button
March 31, 2022 18:17 - 46 minutesFormer NHL executive and scout and TSN's current Director of Scouting Craig Button joined the show to talk NHL draft prospects and what the Arizona Coyotes might accomplish this July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Is The Love?
March 30, 2022 22:04 - 1 hourWho are the most underappreciated athletes in Arizona sports? GIVE THEM ALL THEIR FLOWERS!!! Which athletes that reside in the valley do you think don't get enough love... James Conner, Ketel Marte, Clayton Keller or Devin Booker? Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX Crew to hand out all the awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pain at the Pump
March 29, 2022 04:59 - 45 minutesClayton Keller scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal as the team dropped their 6th straight game to Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lose-i-peg
March 28, 2022 02:38 - 43 minutesKarel Vejmelka made 38 saves but it wasn't enough to stop Mark Scheifele and the Winnipeg Jets. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade and Sign and Extend OH MY!
March 24, 2022 18:33 - 1 hourLet's discuss recent roster decisions in Arizona sports! Phil Kessel didn't get traded at the NHL trade deadline and Kyler Murray has yet to sign an extension with the Arizona Cardinals... Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX crew as they break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL: Who Won the Trade Deadline?
March 23, 2022 20:52 - 58 minutesWho won the NHL trade deadline? And what the heck is going on in Vegas? Craig, Petey and Leah break down all the moves made this week around the NHL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tank-a-thon
March 23, 2022 05:32 - 50 minutesIn their first game since the NHL trade deadline passed, the Arizona Coyotes fell to one of their biggest competitors for the first overall draft pick, the Seattle Kraken. Join Leah, Petey and Craig after the game for reactions and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Special
March 21, 2022 23:05 - 1 hourThe Arizona Coyotes made some moves at the NHL trade deadline, trading away Scott Wedgewood, Johan Larsson and Riley Nash. Phil Kessel and Jakob Chychrun will stay Coyotes until at least the end of the season. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a breakdown of all the moves the Yotes made. Plus, former Coyote Jason Demers calls in to discuss the acquisition of his Olympic teammate Jack McBain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Swimming With Sharks
March 21, 2022 02:24 - 46 minutesPhil Kessel and Lawson Crouse each had a goal and an assist but it wasn't enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes past Logan Couture and the San Jose Sharks. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy and reactions to the Jack McBain trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emperor Penguins
March 20, 2022 00:26 - 40 minutesClayton Keller scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal and Scott Wedgewood stood on his head but it wasn't enough to put the Yotes past Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catching Up With André Tourigny
March 18, 2022 21:48 - 54 minutesArizona Coyotes head coach André Tourigny joins the show to talk the transition to coaching in the NHL, his coaching philosophy and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
St. Patrick's Day Arizona Sports Mailbag Special
March 18, 2022 00:13 - 1 hourLuck o' the Irish be with you! It's time for another mailbag special! Makayla Perkins is joined by Chierstin Susel, Petey and Owain Evans to answer all your burning questions about the Suns, Coyotes, Cardinals, Dbacks and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL: What if the Playoffs Started Today?
March 16, 2022 18:10 - 43 minutesOn today's Around the NHL episode, we talked about the upcoming trade deadline, gave our picks if the playoffs started today and discussed The Athletic article about the Coyotes playing at ASU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Otta-whaaaat
March 15, 2022 03:02 - 44 minutesLawson Crouse got his first career hat trick and Scott Wedgewood stopped 40 shots to lift the Arizona Coyotes over Ottawa Senators. Join Leah, Petey and Craig after the game for reactions and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back to Reality
March 13, 2022 03:43 - 50 minutesThe curse of the Arizona Coyotes playing at TD Garden continues as the Coyotes fall to the Boston Bruins to end a 4-game win streak. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catching Up With Bill Armstrong
March 11, 2022 21:01 - 47 minutesArizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong joins the show to talk the team's recent hot streak, the impending trade deadline, roster building and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Four Straight
March 11, 2022 04:08 - 50 minutesJakob Chychrun scored two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Arizona Coyotes held on to beat Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for their reactions to the Coyotes' fourth win in a row! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL: Things Are Heating Up
March 09, 2022 17:33 - 40 minutesThe NHL trade deadline is 12 days away, Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz are on a tear and players around the league are chasing history. On today's around the NHL episode, Craig, Petey and Leah discuss who could be gone at the deadline, the status of the bottom of the standings and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Domination in Detroit
March 09, 2022 04:37 - 57 minutesNick Schmaltz continued his hot streak and Jakob Chychrun scored two as the Arizona Coyotes pummeled the Detroit Red Wings 9-2. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions to this crazy game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matinee Madness
March 06, 2022 01:18 - 59 minutesA career 7-point night from Nick Schmaltz plus Matias Maccelli's first NHL goal led the Arizona Coyotes over the Ottawa Senators in a 13-goal contest. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for their reactions to today's wild game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Russia's Decisions Have Sent Ripple Effects Throughout Hockey
March 04, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutesFormer Arizona Coyotes coaches Dave King and Barry Smith join to discuss how the current conflict in Ukraine impacts the KHL, its players, foreign players in the KHL, and Russian players in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
King of the Mountain
March 04, 2022 05:42 - 47 minutesLoui Eriksson and Nick Schmaltz each net a goal and Karel Vejmelka stopped 43 shots as the Arizona Coyotes shocked Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche yet again. Join Leah Merrall, Shawn DePaz, Steve Peters and Craig Morgan for their reactions and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The State of The State
March 03, 2022 00:06 - 1 hourIt's time for the first ever State of the State address! The Arizona Diamondbacks might never play, the Phoenix Suns are missing their backcourt but still lead the league, the Arizona Cardinals extend their GM and head coach and the Arizona Coyotes...? Who knows. Host Makayla Perkins is joined by Lindsey Smith and Chierstin Susel to give the state address for each organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daytime Downer
February 28, 2022 00:27 - 40 minutesBarrett Hayton, Jakob Chychrun and Nick Ritchie all had a multi-point game but it was not enough to overcome Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tucson Roadrunners Reign
February 27, 2022 05:34 - 38 minutesMichael Carcone, Jan Jenik and Matias Maccelli had multi-point games as the Tucson Roadrunners took down their division-rival Ontario Reign. Leah, Petey and Craig went live from Tucson for an interview with Roadrunners team president Bob Hoffman, head coach Jay Varady, Matias Maccelli and Michael Carcone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Good Knight
February 26, 2022 05:54 - 44 minutesScott Wedgewood stopped 43 shots and Nick Schmaltz net two goals en route to the Arizona Coyotes upsetting Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions to the Coyotes' 14th win of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL with The Athletic's Jesse Granger
February 24, 2022 17:30 - 46 minutesWith the Vegas Golden Knights in town tomorrow night, we talked to The Athletic's Jesse Granger to preview the matchup, chat Jack Eichel's debut and discuss the future in Vegas. Then, we went around the NHL to check in on tank watch, the Pacific division and what we might see happen at the trade deadline around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kings Reign
February 24, 2022 06:37 - 47 minutesGoals from Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton are not enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the Los Angeles Kings. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PHNX Hunger Games
February 23, 2022 20:53 - 46 minutesWhich Arizona sports athlete on the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, and Arizona Diamondbacks would emerge victorious in the Hunger Games? Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX Crew as they go through each team's "tribute" and discuss strengths and weaknesses. Plus, which PHNX employee would survive the games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Falling Stars
February 21, 2022 03:40 - 43 minutesNick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists and Scott Wedgewood stood on his head as the Arizona Coyotes downed the Dallas Stars for their 13th win of the season. Leah and Petey broke down the win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Royal Flush
February 20, 2022 05:29 - 44 minutesThe LA Kings scored 4 unanswered goals to beat the Coyotes 5-3 at home. Plus, a trade went down mid-game. Petey, Leah and Craig break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Checking in on Coyotes Prospects
February 18, 2022 18:15 - 51 minutesOn today's prospect report, we check in on Ivan Prosvetov, Carson Bantle and Sam Lipkin, talk prospect development within the Coyotes organization, and look ahead to tomorrow night's matchup against the LA Kings and discuss how they have handled player development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Frenchie Connection
February 17, 2022 21:38 - 29 minutesFrench Bulldogs Theo Doan, Butter Pig Crouse, Louie Gostisbehere and Stanley Baxter Armstrong came into our studio for a Frenchie play date! Bill Armstrong's daughter Ciela, Shane Doan's daughter Gracie, Lawson Crouse's girlfriend Claire, and Shayne Gostisbehere's wife Gina shared anecdotes about their dogs, and why there are so many French Bulldogs in the Arizona Coyotes organization. We recommend watching the video version of this one: https://youtu.be/AmqrxTTsYo0 Learn more about your ad c...
SAVE THE DRAMA FOR YO MAMA
February 16, 2022 21:48 - 1 hourThe Valley Can't Escape Any Arizona Sports DRAMA. Arizona Cardinals fans are upset about Kyler Murray's social media. Suns fans are upset about Deandre Ayton and not getting a contract extension. Hockey fans are making fun of the Coyotes playing in ASU Arena... all while baseball fans mad at the world. Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX Crew as they discuss how Arizona sports fans are fairing through the drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Prospects with Chris Peters
February 15, 2022 17:36 - 1 hourDaily Faceoff's lead NHL draft and prospect analyst Chris Peters joins the show to talk this year's top draft prospects, the path ahead for the Coyotes and how to rate rising talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lightning Strike Yotes
February 12, 2022 05:54 - 46 minutesA 2-point performance from Clayton Keller wasn't enough to lift the Yotes past Steven Stamkos and two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Madness
February 11, 2022 23:32 - 1 hourThe NBA and NHL trade deadlines are madness... but a fun madness. Join host Makayla Perkins and the PHNX Crew as they discuss the Phoenix Suns newest additions in Torrey Craig and Aaron Holiday and what the Arizona Coyotes might do before the NHL deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Eat World drummer Zach Lind joins
February 10, 2022 17:25 - 58 minutesJimmy Eat World drummer Zach Linds joins the show to talk becoming a band in Arizona, Arizona sports, music in sports and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kraken Down
February 10, 2022 06:49 - 48 minutesKarel Vejmelka shined in net as the Arizona Coyotes downed the Seattle Kraken for their 12th win of the season. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for postgame reactions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friendly Fire
February 09, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes returned from the All-Star break by dropping a game to former Yotes Conor Garland, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Vancouver Canucks. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for some pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Ahead
February 07, 2022 17:08 - 51 minutesThere are a lot of significant dates coming up for the Arizona Coyotes, from the Arizona Board of Regents voting on the ASU arena, to the trade deadline and the NHL draft. Craig, Leah and Petey talk all of the storylines to follow in the second half of the Coyotes' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Viva Las Vegas
February 05, 2022 18:08 - 52 minutesThe NHL All-Star weekend is in full swing! Craig is checking in with Petey and Leah live from Las Vegas to chat the weekend so far, last night's skills competition, Gary Bettman's comments about the Arizona Coyotes and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Checking In On Our Predictions
February 03, 2022 23:37 - 41 minutesBefore the start of the NHL season, we gave our predictions for league MVP, the top goal scorer on the Coyotes and a number of other categories. As it's the midway point of the season, we thought we'd check back in on how those predictions are faring. Plus, Petey has come up with some rather interesting midseason awards for the Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flames Torch Yotes
February 03, 2022 06:26 - 40 minutesClayton Keller and the Coyotes head into the NHL All-Star break on a losing note, dropping a tough one to Johnny Gaudreau and the Calgary Flames despite 46 saves from Karel Vejmelka. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices