Troy BakerTroy Baker

Native of Arizona. I have four daughters to keep me humble. Them and my fiance Katrina are the loves of my life. Then it is all sports. In 1976 I fell in love with sports. Phoenix Suns, Cincinnati Reds, and Dallas Cowboys were all my favorites as I watched them all make it to the championship. Also in that year I saw my first Olympics. I became fascinated with anything USA. Hockey was a big deal for me as well. We attended many Phoenix Roadrunner games. To be honest I couldn't wait for the hot dog and soda as well as a few goals from the home squad. Even rooted for the parent team the LA Kings. But the Miracle on Ice came at the right time for me. Team USA made hockey magical. Just like a great trick so much anticipation and intensity leading to a climatic puck crossing the line and the crowd going absolutely crazy.

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Coyotes re-sign fan favorite Rob KlinkHAMMER

Klinkhammer signed to a 2 year deal as the off season has officially begun for the Phoenix Coyotes. Rob is an energy guy who really brings it on the ice. He quickly got the attention of the fans by scoring…Read More

NBA denies Seattle bid, Kings to stay in Sacramento; Great for Coyotes?

Commissioner David Stern finally did something favorable for Arizona sports fans and it had nothing to do with the Phoenix Suns. He and the league denied a bid that would have relocated the Sacramento…Read More

Torres suspended AGAIN for hit to head of Stoll; Will miss 2nd round

After hitting Jarred Stoll with an “illegal” hit to the head, Raffi Torres will miss the rest of round 2 against the LA Kings. This coming after game 1 in which Stoll left with an injury. If…Read More

Darin Pastor group bid REJECTED! So it continues…..

Well we should of seen this coming. The fans of the Phoenix Coyotes never get a break, never the easy road, only pain! Pastor and his group’s bid were rejected and reports on why differ. The main…Read More

Dave Tippett leaving the Phoenix Coyotes?

I sure hope not. That would be a huge loss for the Coyotes who have one of the best if not the best General manager / Coach tandems in Don Maloney and Tippett. Many of the things done in Phoenix are unexplainable…Read More

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Darin Pastor group to buy Coyotes? Bid IN!

We all knew that without stable ownership in here things could get hairy. Many suitors are now all of…Read More

NHL Post season predictions Now and before season

Of course I had the Coyotes top 2 in the Pacific division and making the post season. Who I had winning…Read More

Coyotes Free Agent dilemma; Should they stay or should they go?

We covered Mike Smith in great detail in the previous article. I did say I would pay just over the league…Read More

Portland Pirates season ends to Crunch in OT

Well our last hope for the post season ended as the Pirates were swept 3 games to zero. They didnt go…Read More

Mike Smith and the Phoenix Coyotes; What does the future hold

As soon as the season ended and no “White Out”, the focus quickly went to the off season. What…Read More

Coyotes win 2-1 over Sharks but eliminated with Detroit win

Not much to say and a bit dissapointed but… when you love your team it matters not always the outcome…Read More

Coyotes let the Dead Things in and face playoff elimination

It’s all over. Another must win followed by a none effort. Sure the fan in me say well we hit…Read More

AHL: Pirates to Battle Crunch in Eastern Quarterfinals

Portland Pirates to Face Syracuse Crunch in Eastern Conference Quarterfinals That’s the big affiliate…Read More

Coyotes refuse to die by beating top seeded Blackhawks 3-2 in SO

Well that was Coyotes hockey which has been sorely missed. Grind it out game keeping it close enough…Read More

Coyotes just not good enough and sing the Blues 2-1 shootout loss

Really not much to say any more that hasn’t been said. Coyotes just lack the talent and any luck…Read More

Coyotes SEASON OVER! Sharks end all talk of playoffs 4-0

Tax day was a bit worse for the Coyotes. Playoff hopes ended for most all who love this team and continue…Read More

Coyotes preview: first of a pair at home vs. San Jose

NO MARGIN FOR ERROR. Every game going forward is a must win for the Phoenix Coyotes.  No hoping for…Read More

Coyotes playoff hopes go up in Flames? Calgary wins in OT 3-2

Not what was needed, a loss to the hapless Flames when they have little to play for and their marquee…Read More

Coyotes not dead yet, it’s wide open in the Wild WIld West

Here is a quick idea to give fans hope down the stretch. Coyotes still can make the playoffs. I have…Read More

Coyotes stay alive, edge Oilers late 3-1

What a difference a day makes. May be the calling card for the 2013 Phoenix Coyotes. Each time things…Read More