arizona coyotes San Jose Tickets

If you are a fan of the NHL then this is the moment you have been waiting for. Get set for a riveting clash between two evenly matched teams in the Pacific Division of the hockey league.  The SAP Center in San Jose is buzzing with excitement at the prospect of the upcoming clash which pits the local Sharks against their fierce rivals the Arizona Coyotes. There will be no love lost between these two traditional foes as each franchise will aim to collect all available points and claim bragging rights in this ongoing rivalry. Be sure to catch all the action as it happens; buy Arizona Coyotes San Jose tickets now.

The Arizona Coyotes are based out of Phoenix Arizona where they play in the Western Conference of the NHL. The Coyotes are placed in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The franchise started out in Winnipeg where it was known as the Winnipeg Jets. At that time the Jets were one of the initial members of the World Hockey Association. The WHA lasted for only seven years. However, during that time, the Jets were the dominant team in the league, winning the championship three times. The Jets made it to the finals five times in total.

Adjusting to the NHL

However, once the WHA disbanded, the Jets had to cope with the changed environment of the NHL in 1979. As an unknown quantity in the NHL, not a lot of promising players were willing to sign up for the Jets. Plus its own players were also picked up by more well-known franchises in the league during the ‘reclamation draft.’ As a result, the Jets were not able to live up to their true potential during the early years.

Hallmark of a Champion

After hitting rock bottom in the 1980-81 season which saw the Jets win only nine games, the franchise finally turned things around the next year. It started a successful run which saw the Jets advance in to the post season 11 times in the next 15 years. After moving to Arizona and changing their name to the Arizona Coyotes, the franchise has continued to impress with its brand of aggressive play. After winning their first division title in 2012, fans are expecting great things from their team. A famous road win over their division rival will be just the tonic the team and fans need. Be sure to support the Coyotes; buy Arizona Coyotes San Jose tickets quickly.