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The Tucson Roadrunners will continue to play most of their home games at the Tucson Convention Center Arena for the 2024-25 AHL season, ensuring Tucson remains their home market. This decision, supported by the Rio Nuevo District, is seen as a positive development for Arizona hockey.
The Arizona Coyotes have been sold and are moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, ahead of the 2024-2025 season, while the Tucson Roadrunners are reportedly moving to Tempe to play at Mullett Arena. The Coyotes' departure from Arizona may be followed by a potential return in the form of an NHL expansion team, as the team's former owner, Alex Meruelo, aims to win a public land auction in Phoenix to build a new stadium. Meruelo also retains ownership of the Roadrunners and plans to move them to Tempe to keep Valley youth hockey programs alive until a potential NHL franchise returns to Phoenix.
The schedules for the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs have been set, with the Pacific Division First Round being a best-of-3 series. The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face the Tucson Roadrunners, the Colorado Eagles will play against the Ontario Reign, and the Abbotsford Canucks will take on the Bakersfield Condors. The lower seed will be designated as the "home" team for last change.