Bickley: NHL gets big boost from Valley hockey

WATCH THE LATEST ARIZONA COYOTES VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Coyotes ready to open season against Flyers | 0:57 The Arizona Coyotes open the 2016-17 season Saturday against the Flyers at Gila River Arena. (Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports)WATCH THE LATEST ARIZONA COYOTES VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Highlights: New Coyotes forward Jamie McGinn | 12:12 Coyotes sign forward Jamie McGinn on Friday, July 1. He scored 22 goals last season with Buffalo and Anaheim. Video: NHL.WATCH THE LATEST ARIZONA COYOTES VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Auston Matthews drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs | 0:58 Scottsdale native Auston Matthews was drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs Friday. Video: Sarah McLellan/azcentral sportsWATCH THE LATEST ARIZONA COYOTES VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Emergency goalie Nathan Schoenfeld practices with Coyotes | 1:05 After dressing as the Coyotes' emergency backup Monday, Nathan Schoenfeld practiced with the team Tuesday.(Photo: Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports)The NHL season begins with a present for long-suffering Coyotes fans:

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