"We are incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years in the Valley of the Sun," said Coyotes Owner, Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo. "The Coyotes have a rich history in Arizona, and we are thrilled to honor our past this season and pay tribute to those players who provided our tremendous fans with so many great memories. We are also extremely optimistic about our future and look forward to the next 25 years in the desert!"
"The Arizona Coyotes are extremely proud to celebrate 25 years in the Copper State," said Coyotes' President & CEO Xavier Gutierrez. "Over the past 25 years, the Coyotes have helped change the sports landscape in Arizona by providing our fans with so many incredible moments on the ice, making a significant impact in our community, and growing the great game of hockey in our state. This season is about honoring and celebrating our proud history, and also rewarding our passionate fans for the incredible loyalty and support they have demonstrated over the past 25 years."
The 25th anniversary Kachina patch prominently features the number 25 along with the Kachina logo and Kachina jersey striping in the background. The number 25 and the Arizona state border are outlined in silver to commemorate the Coyotes silver anniversary. The 25th anniversary Kachina patch will be affixed to the upper right chest of the Coyotes' black Kachina jerseys all season.
The 25th anniversary Coyotes head patch prominently features the number 25 along with the Coyotes head logo with the Arizona state flag in the background. The number 25 and the Arizona state border are outlined in silver to commemorate the Coyotes silver anniversary. The 25th anniversary Coyotes head patch will be affixed to the upper right chest of the Coyotes' red and white jerseys all season.
More information regarding the Arizona Coyotes 25th Anniversary Celebration, including a complete schedule of events, will be released at a later date.
The Coyotes relocated to the Valley of the Sun in 1996 and the team earned its first win on Oct. 7, 1996 against the Boston Bruins. Arizona then played its first regular season home game on Oct. 10, 1996 versus the San Jose Sharks.
