PHNX Hockey Podcast
866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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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Episodes
Hey Now You're An All-Star!
February 02, 2022 22:17 - 51 minutesWith the NBA all-star reserves set to be announced this week and the NHL and NFL all-star games approaching, we debate which league has the best all-star weekend of them all. Join host Makayla Perkins and guests Leah Merrall and Anthony Totri as they discuss each league's festivities and choose their favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mile-High Miracle
February 02, 2022 05:59 - 46 minutesScott Wedgewood stopped 38 shots and Alex Galchenyuk scored the shootout winner to lift the Arizona Coyotes past the Colorado Avalanche and end their home win-streak. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for their reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL: Midseason Update
January 31, 2022 23:49 - 42 minutesWe're at the midway point of the NHL season. It's a two-team race for the first overall pick in the 2022 draft, Evander Kane is an Oiler and Conor Garland is on the trading block. We discuss all of that and more in today's around the NHL episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sabre to the Heart
January 30, 2022 05:30 - 47 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes drop their fifth straight in a gross loss to a depleted Buffalo Sabres team at home. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruin Ruin
January 29, 2022 05:58 - 53 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes lost a tight game to Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins despite an outstanding 36-save performance from Scott Wedgewood. Join Leah Merrall, Craig Morgan and Steve Peters for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Down the I-10: Jay Varady
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutesWelcome to the fourth episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we caught up with Roadrunners head coach Jay Varady to discuss Tucson's season so far, how the team has dealt with all the call-ups and players that Arizona Coyotes fans should watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Home Sweet Home?
January 27, 2022 18:06 - 44 minutesOn their search for a temporary home while they figure out the situation, the Arizona Coyotes have honed in on the brand new Arizona State facility. Where does that stand? Craig, Petey and Leah discuss the possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arizona Sports Mailbag
January 26, 2022 21:40 - 1 hourThe Arizona Coyotes and Arizona Diamondbacks seem to be in a perpetual rebuild while the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals are making strides but haven't gotten a ring quite yet... we know you have questions and we've got answers! Makayla Perkins and the crew answer all of YOUR burning AZ sports questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March of the Penguins
January 26, 2022 03:48 - 50 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes imploded in the 3rd period against the loaded Pittsburgh Penguins to end their eastern conference road trip with a loss. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy, and a celebration of Keith Yandle's milestone achievement tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catching up with Rick Tocchet
January 25, 2022 01:28 - 58 minutesFormer Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet stopped by to talk his new gig at TNT, give his thoughts on the NHL this year and share some hilarious stories from his coaching days with Petey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meltdown in Manhattan
January 23, 2022 03:35 - 43 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes suffered a massive melt down and blew an early lead to fall to Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden. Join Petey, Leah and Craig for pack therapy and the wheel of fantasy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Isle of Misery
January 22, 2022 03:53 - 42 minutesAndrew Ladd's return to Long Island was spoiled as the Arizona Coyotes were shut out by the New York Islanders. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy and a discussion about Wedgie's new gear, Ladd's return and the Islanders' new arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heartbreak City - Which Arizona Sports Playoff Loss Hurts the Most?
January 20, 2022 22:09 - 52 minutesThe Arizona Cardinals got destroyed in the first round of the NFL Playoffs this week. Pretty much every Arizona sports team has made the playoff and loss in heartbreaking fashion. While no hardware has been brought home, there are some that sting more than others... Join host Makayla Perkins and guests Craig Morgan, Gerald Bourguet and Anthony Totri in heartbreak city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What in the Devil?
January 20, 2022 03:42 - 58 minutesJakob Chychrun returned as the Arizona Coyotes shut down Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils. Join Leah, Petey, and Craig for postgame reactions and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hab Nots
January 18, 2022 07:10 - 56 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in a meeting of the NHL's two worst teams on the back of Nick Schmaltz's 3-point performance. Join Shawn, Petey and Craig for their postgame reactions and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lottery Bowl
January 17, 2022 02:29 - 38 minutesCraig and Petey check in with The Athletic's Arpon Basu to preview an MLK matinee between the Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens with big draft implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Avalanche Bury Yotes
January 16, 2022 06:01 - 54 minutesDarcy Kuemper was perfect in his return to Glendale as the Colorado Avalanche roll over the Arizona Coyotes. Join Petey, Shawn and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Not a Bad Loss
January 15, 2022 06:18 - 53 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes lost in a shootout to Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche despite 44 saves from Ivan Prosvetov. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a rather light-hearted pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey Now, You're an All-Star
January 14, 2022 02:19 - 58 minutesClayton Keller was officially named as the Arizona Coyotes' representative at the 2022 NHL All-Star game! We hear from Keller himself on his selection, discuss the Central Division's roster and debate whether or not the All-Star game format needs to change. Plus, Jesse Montano of DNVR Avalanche joins the show to preview this weekend's upcoming matchup between the Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes Rake Leafs
January 13, 2022 06:58 - 1 hourKarel Vejmelka's 45 saves and Ryan Dzingel's 2 goals stopped a happy homecoming for Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Leah, Petey and Craig celebrate the win, troll Leafs fans and more on this episode of PHNX Coyotes After Dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Things Arena
January 10, 2022 16:22 - 54 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes' Tempe arena proposal is on thin ice, with sources saying the Coyotes do not currently have the votes in the Tempe City Council to approve the project and move forward. What does this mean? What now and what's next? Craig, Petey and Leah break it all down in today's arena-centric episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Preds Prey on Yotes
January 09, 2022 05:17 - 57 minutesThe Coyotes fell to the Nashville Predators in a scrappy matchup after giving up three goals in the first period. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Number One Nashville?
January 07, 2022 22:32 - 41 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes face Central Division leader Nashville Predators tomorrow night. Where did Nashville's success come from this season? The Athletic's Adam Vingan joins the show to give his insight. Plus, Leah, Craig and Petey chat the latest Coyotes news, have a conversation with newest Coyote Riley Nash and debate who should head to the All-Star game next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blackhawk Beatdown
January 07, 2022 06:13 - 59 minutesJohan Larsson's scored a hat trick and five Arizona Coyotes players had multi-point nights as the Yotes took down the Chicago Blackhawks. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for postgame reactions and a celebration of the team's seventh win of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arizona Sports 2022 Wish List
January 05, 2022 21:31 - 58 minutesNew Year, New Goals! The PHNX Crew shares their hopes, resolutions and wish list for Valley teams and players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL: What is Going On in Edmonton?
January 05, 2022 20:59 - 43 minutesThe Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman joins the show to discuss what has been ailing the Edmonton Oilers, who have only won two of their last twelve games. Plus, Craig, Leah and Petey check in on the standings, chat the Coyotes' new sports betting partnership and discuss all the latest storylines around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jets Fly Past Yotes
January 05, 2022 05:38 - 50 minutesKarel Vejmelka stopped 46 shots but the Arizona Coyotes couldn't overcome the Winnipeg Jets. Join Petey, Leah and Craig for pack therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New Year's Episode
December 31, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutesHappy New Year, Coyotes fans! Craig, Petey and Leah share their New Year's Eve plans, New Year's resolutions and resolutions for the Arizona Coyotes in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catching Up With Clayton Keller
December 30, 2021 23:00 - 40 minutesClayton Keller stops by the show today to chat the Arizona Coyotes season so far, his memories of playing the World Juniors and more! Plus, Leah and Petey take a look back at the Coyotes' year and give their "best of" the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best Arizona Sports Moment of 2021
December 29, 2021 23:58 - 52 minutesAs another year comes to a close, let's reminisce on the best of the best... What was the BEST moment of Arizona Sports in 2021? Join Saul Bookman, Greg Esposito, Leah Merrall and Shane Dieffenbach as they rank their favorite moments from the past year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everyone's Favorite Topic
December 29, 2021 23:20 - 39 minutesIt's Covid-19 versus hockey this week and so far Covid has the edge. Leah, Petey and Craig discuss the NHL's latest adjustments to protocol, the World Junior Championship cancellation, the status of the Winter Classic, and Coyotes tank watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shark Bait
December 29, 2021 07:24 - 50 minutesJJ Moser scored his first and second NHL goals and Phil Kessel and Lawson Crouse had 4-point nights but it was not enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes past the San Jose Sharks. Join Leah and Petey for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Arizona Sports Holidays
December 24, 2021 19:37 - 26 minutesHappy Arizona Sports Holidays! What would make good gifts for the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes, and Arizona Diamondbacks? On this holiday episode, Makayla Perkins, Shane Dieffenbach, Espo, and Leah Merrall discuss what they would gift each Arizona sports team for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Down the I-10: Steve Potvin
December 24, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutesWelcome to the third edition of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we sat down with Roadrunners associate coach Steve Potvin to talk about Tucson's season so far, his unique journey to becoming a coach, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Juniors Preview
December 23, 2021 21:19 - 45 minutesThe 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships begin this Sunday. Dylan Guenther is the Arizona Coyotes' lone prospect going, but there are plenty of prospects for Coyotes fans to keep their eye on. Join Craig, Petey and Leah as they preview the World Juniors, talk who to watch and who in the tournament has Arizona ties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Remembering Matt Shott
December 22, 2021 21:19 - 45 minutesArizona Coyotes Director of Hockey Development Matt Shott tragically passed away this past weekend after a battle with cancer. Craig, Petey and Leah are joined by Cat Silverman, Carly Accardo and Sean Whyte to remember Matt, tell stories, and discuss the incredible impact he has on the Arizona hockey community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sky is Falling
December 21, 2021 21:06 - 45 minutesThe NHL has suspended play until after Christmas due to a surge in positive COVID tests. Where does the league go from here? Leah and Craig break down what might come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lame Ducks
December 18, 2021 07:07 - 46 minutesClayton's Keller overtime goal lifted the Arizona Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks! Leah and Craig break it all down, and celebrate the Coyotes' first win in the month of December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Tribute to Bob Peters
December 16, 2021 17:34 - 27 minutesMinnesota legend and father of Steve Peters, Bob Peters, passed away this week. Leah and Craig talk his life and legacy as head coach at Bemidji State, and former Coyotes near and far send their love and support to Petey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Arizona Sports Cursed?
December 16, 2021 17:10 - 51 minutesDeAndre Hopkins and JJ Watt are both out for the Arizona Cardinals as the Valley's bad luck continues. It begs the question, are the Cardinals suffering the effects of the Curse of Pottsville dating back to 1942? What about the Suns and the Coin Toss Curse? Are the Coyotes in bad shape because of the Curse of Steve Ellman? Join host Makayla Perkins, Craig Morgan and Derek Montilla as they discuss the curses plaguing the Valley sports teams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Rangers Overpower Coyotes
December 16, 2021 05:55 - 31 minutesLoui Eriksson and Clayton Keller both scored but penalties did the Arizona Coyotes in against the New York Rangers. Leah and Craig break it down in pack therapy and address those Jakob Chychrun trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Can the Coyotes Play Next Year?
December 13, 2021 16:43 - 31 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes' lease agreement with Gila River Arena and the City of Glendale expires June 30, 2022. With a possible new arena in Tempe still years away, where does that leave the Coyotes until then? Craig and Leah discuss all of the potential temporary solutions that we could see next year and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flyers Soar Past Yotes
December 12, 2021 05:13 - 38 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes lost their fifth straight game tonight to the Philadelphia Flyers. Leah, Petey and Craig host another pack therapy session and break down the game. Plus, a bonus interview with Keith Yandle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Panthers Pounce on Yotes
December 11, 2021 05:33 - 48 minutesNick Schmaltz and Jay Beagle returned to the lineup but it wasn't enough to stop the Eastern Conference-leading Florida Panthers. Leah and Petey give their postgame reactions, breakdowns and Craig calls to chat all the Coyotes news this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arizona Coyotes Homeless?
December 09, 2021 04:41 - 1 hourThe City of Glendale is threatening to lock the Arizona Coyotes out of Gila River Arena due to delinquent tax bills and unpaid arena charges. Will team owner Alex Meruelo pay the $1.3 Million owed or will the Yotes be homeless as of December 20th? Craig, Petey and Leah discuss this breaking news and what it means for the Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exceeding Expectations
December 08, 2021 14:14 - 48 minutesThe Phoenix Suns have Devin Booker. The Arizona Cardinals have Kyler Murray. Both teams are on fire. Which Arizona Sports franchises are exceeding expectations? Join Makayla Perkins, Chierstin Susel, Derek Montilla and Lindsey Smith to discuss what's going on wit the teams in The Valley of the Sun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the NHL With Sportsnet Vancouver's Jason Brough
December 08, 2021 09:52 - 34 minutesIt's been another crazy week around the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers both firing their head coaches. Jason Brough of Sportsnet 650 Vancouver joins the show to discuss the situation and changes in Vancouver. Plus, Craig and Petey chat all the latest headlines around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bare Bones: Catching Up With Coach Rick Bowness
December 07, 2021 20:05 - 36 minutesThe NHL's coaching carousel has begun! Craig and Petey caught up with Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness to talk what it's really like getting fired, the Stars' season so far and hitting the 2500-game milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes See Stars
December 07, 2021 04:52 - 43 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes couldn't find any offense in tonight's loss to the Dallas Stars and Loui Eriksson's 1000th NHL game. Petey and Leah reacted to what they could from that game, and Craig fulfilled his promise of eating a hot dog with ketchup live on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chivalry is Dead
December 04, 2021 05:50 - 43 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes got embarrassed at home by the Vegas Golden Knights. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy and discussion around the Coyotes relocation news this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices