Arizona Coyotes eye north Phoenix land for new arena
PHOENIX - The Arizona Coyotes' search for a new arena took a step forward on Thursday.
The team is looking to buy land in north Phoenix and hopes to build a new area near the Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road.
On March 14, the Arizona Land Department's Board of Appeals voted to approve putting up the state-owned land for auction.
CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 10: Connor Ingram #39 of the Arizona Coyotes watches as a puck goes past him for a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 10, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Coyotes have petitioned to buy the 110-acre land under the company name "Miracle Development." The land is valued at around $68 million.
The Coyotes currently play their home games at Arizona State University's Mullett Arena.
The team's future in Arizona has been unclear after Tempe voters voted down a proposed $2.3 billion entertainment district.
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