PHNX Hockey Podcast
866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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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Down the I-10: Janis Moser and Matias Maccelli
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutesWelcome to the second episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners! On this episode, we sat down with defenseman Janis (JJ) Moser and forward Matias Maccelli to discuss how their seasons are going so far, the adjustment to the North American game and their favorite things about living in Tucson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recapping a Crazy Week in the NHL
December 02, 2021 01:20 - 45 minutesIt's been an eventful week in the NHL. Craig, Petey and Leah discuss it all, from the changes in Montreal, to the biting incident in LA and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're Going Streaking!
December 01, 2021 16:30 - 46 minutesStreaks are fun! Just ask the Phoenix Suns who are riding a seventeen game win streak! Join Makayla Perkins and an all-star panel of PHNX Beat Reporters: Leah Merrall, Derek Montilla and Greg Esposito as they talk the best streaks in Arizona Sports history, including the bad ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Minnesota Runs Wild
December 01, 2021 04:22 - 43 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes were no match for the Minnesota Wild tonight on the second night of a back-to-back. Leah, Petey and Craig talked what went wrong in tonight's Pack Therapy session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yotes Shutout Jets
November 30, 2021 04:11 - 52 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes overcame 46 shots against to outlast the Winnipeg Jets for their fifth win of the season. Leah, Petey and Craig celebrated with breakdowns and brews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stars Outshine Yotes
November 28, 2021 04:34 - 52 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes couldn't hold on to beat Dallas Stars and get the W. Leah and Petey break it down and Craig calls in with reactions from Gila River Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Point Streak Over
November 25, 2021 06:32 - 49 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes had a late comeback but couldn't get it done against McDavid, Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. Leah and Petey break it all down and Craig calls in with his thoughts from Gila River Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Wedgewood Stops By
November 23, 2021 22:12 - 46 minutesArizona Coyotes goaltender Scott Wedgewood joins the show to chat his path to the NHL, the current season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes Dethrone Kings
November 22, 2021 06:48 - 54 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes defeated the LA Kings tonight and won their second game in a row for the first time this season! Leah and Petey react to the win, Petey breaks down some plays, and Craig joins with notes from media availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes Ground Wings
November 21, 2021 04:34 - 46 minutesClayton Keller scored the OT winner to get the Arizona Coyotes their third win of the season. Plus, in honor of Hockey Fights Cancer night, Coyotes' Senior Director of Hockey Development Matt Shott joined to talk about his battle with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blue Jackets Outlast Yotes
November 19, 2021 05:48 - 49 minutesIt was a close game and the Arizona Coyotes came away with a point in a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arizona Sports Thanksgiving
November 17, 2021 13:35 - 55 minutesIt's an Arizona Sports Thanksgiving! Makayla Perkins is joined by Greg Esposito, Derek Montilla and Petey as they discuss what about sports makes them the most thankful PLUS which Thanksgiving dish is the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Win in St. Louis
November 17, 2021 04:41 - 49 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes finally got another win tonight to end their Central Division road trip in St. Louis against the Blues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
News and Notes
November 15, 2021 20:22 - 38 minutesIt's a news roundup episode! Petey, Leah and Craig talk Coyotes injury updates, news around the NHL, and ASU's 0-2 weekend against Quinnipiac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tough Night in Smashville
November 14, 2021 06:56 - 1 hourThe Arizona Coyotes lose yet again, this time to the Nashville Predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winless in the Windy City
November 13, 2021 05:14 - 53 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes can't pull off a win against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Division Realignment Proposal
November 11, 2021 19:51 - 29 minutesThe Coyotes head on their first Central Division road trip this weekend, which begs the question: why are the Coyotes even in the Central Division? Craig has a proposal, and has written a new re-alignment plan that we think would benefit the whole league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes Can't Contain Wild
November 11, 2021 06:33 - 44 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes couldn't contain the Central-division leading Minnesota Wild and dropped their 12th game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arizona Athlete Job Swap
November 10, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutesMakayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Leah Merrall, Chierstin Susel and Lindsey Smith join the podcast to discuss their ideas for which current Arizona athletes would be the best owner, GM, coach and broadcaster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Catching Up With Doaner
November 09, 2021 18:39 - 1 hourShane Doan joined the show to talk all things Coyotes, his family, and why he wore number 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Streak Buster
November 07, 2021 05:53 - 56 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes battled back from an early deficit against the Seattle Kraken to win their first game of the season. Join Leah, Petey, and Craig for postgame reactions and celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duck Duck Lose
November 06, 2021 05:38 - 51 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes have now tied the franchise record for longest winless streak to start a season with a loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broad Street Bullied
November 03, 2021 14:51 - 49 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes were unable to find any offense in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Leah, Petey, and Craig give their postgame reactions and drown their sorrows in leftover Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Changing Arizona Team Names
November 03, 2021 13:56 - 39 minutesMakayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Craig Morgan, Johnny Venerable, and Greg Esposito will join the podcast to discuss their ideas for what the Arizona pro sports team names could or should have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O-for-October
October 31, 2021 13:54 - 42 minutesA late goal by the Carolina Hurricanes thwarted the Arizona Coyotes' shot at their first win of the season. Leah, Craig, and Petey give their postgame thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yotes Can't Capitalize
October 30, 2021 02:26 - 47 minutesThe Coyotes held on until late but couldn't score against the Washington Capitals. Leah, Petey, and Craig give their thoughts on the Coyotes' performance postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Struck by Lightning
October 29, 2021 02:39 - 46 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes couldn't pull out their first win of the season in Tampa Bay against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Leah, Petey, and Craig give their postgame reactions and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Weight of the Chicago Blackhawks Scandal
October 27, 2021 23:04 - 15 minutesThe PHNX Coyotes crew talks about the Blackhawks' scandal, their punishment and how it impacts the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Speaking of the Devils: Catching Up With Josh Doan
October 27, 2021 19:56 - 26 minutesArizona State Hockey freshman and Coyotes prospect Josh Doan joins the show to talk about his adjustment to college, the Sun Devils' season so far, and playing with the name "Doan" on his jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best Nickname in Arizona Sports History
October 27, 2021 13:45 - 45 minutesMakayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun Steve Peters, Greg Esposito and Derek Montilla will join the podcast to hash out which Arizona athlete has the BEST nickname of ALL TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NHL Standings Watch
October 26, 2021 18:46 - 49 minutesFlorida Panthers beat writer George Richards of Florida Hockey Now joins the show to talk the Panthers' success so far this season. Plus, Craig, Petey, and Leah take a look at the top and bottom of the standings. Which records are a fluke and is it time to hit the panic button for some teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Struggle Continues
October 26, 2021 02:31 - 43 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes kicked off their six-game road trip with a loss against the Florida Panthers. Petey, Leah, and Craig give their postgame reactions and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scoreless Saturday
October 24, 2021 04:51 - 34 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes are still winless after a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders. Leah and Craig give their reactions and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Family Ties
October 22, 2021 19:09 - 54 minutesCraig, Petey, and Leah check in on how the departed Coyotes players around the league are doing. Plus, Craig caught up with former Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett and forward Brendan Perlini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leaking Oil
October 22, 2021 05:32 - 53 minutesThe Coyotes stay winless after a 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Petey, Leah, and Craig break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Ownership Has Impacted Arizona's Teams
October 20, 2021 16:57 - 1 hourMakayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun! Steve Peters, Chierstin Susel and Gerald Bourguet join Makayla to discuss how ownership is affecting the sports teams in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Notes From Around the League(s)
October 19, 2021 19:06 - 40 minutesIn today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah share their final thoughts on last night's Coyotes' loss, talk all the biggest storylines around the NHL, and check in on the Roadrunners and Sun Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Singing the Blues
October 19, 2021 17:07 - 48 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes' home opener was spoiled by a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Petey, Leah, and Craig broke it all down after the game live from Gila River Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bummer in Buffalo
October 16, 2021 20:31 - 46 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes lost to the Buffalo Sabres in a shootout. Petey and Leah are joined by Craig to break down the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our NHL Predictions
October 15, 2021 21:38 - 51 minutesOn today's episode, Craig, Leah and Petey give their predictions for the NHL regular season. Who will make the playoffs from each division? Will Seattle follow in Vegas' footsteps? Who will win the Stanley Cup? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Rebuild
October 15, 2021 02:59 - 48 minutesThe Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-2 in the first game of the regular season. Leah and Petey are joined by Craig live from Columbus to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Speaking of the Devils: ASU Hockey Update With Coach Powers
October 12, 2021 16:11 - 37 minutesSun Devil Hockey head coach Greg Powers joins the show to recap ASU's first two weekends and discuss what lies ahead. Plus, Craig and Leah go over the last of the roster cuts and the Coyotes' opening night roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Ahead With GM Bill Armstrong
October 11, 2021 18:20 - 56 minutesCoyotes general manager Bill Armstrong joins the show to talk the upcoming season, the rebuild, the roster, and more. Plus, Craig and Leah discuss questions the Coyotes face as the NHL season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around the World With Radim Vrbata
October 08, 2021 21:07 - 45 minutesFormer Coyote Radim Vrbata calls in from the Czech Republic to talk what he's up to now, his time in Arizona, and the team's trip to Prague in 2010. Plus, what would it take to stage an NHL game in Mexico? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside the Room With Petey
October 07, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutesNow that the preseason is (almost) finished, what are coaches trying to accomplish in this last week before the season begins? Petey gives an inside look at what's happening inside the room for the next seven days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Speculating the Lines
October 06, 2021 18:24 - 1 hourIn today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah take a stab at lines, pairs, and the goalie depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Predictions Episode
October 05, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutesWhere will the Coyotes finish in the standings this season? Who will be traded at the deadline? Craig, Petey, and Leah give their picks for who will lead the team in goals, points, penalty minutes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday Wins and Sunday Blues
October 04, 2021 18:27 - 1 hourThe Arizona Coyotes and Sun Devil Hockey both came away from this weekend with a split. On today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah talk the weekend's games, Kraft Hockeyville, Chychrun and Strålman, ASU, answer listener questions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The "What If" Episode
October 01, 2021 11:56 - 1 hourWhat if Teemu Selänne hadn't been traded? What if the Coyotes had built at Los Arcos? In today's episode, Leah, Craig, and Petey explore all of the "what if" scenarios from the Coyotes' past and rewrite revisionist history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roster Battle Roundup
September 30, 2021 17:13 - 36 minutesThe Coyotes are 2-0 in preseason games so far as the team sorts out its roster. Leah and Petey provide a quick rundown of what went down in last night's contest before being joined by Craig to chat the different battles for roster spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices