The Glendale, Ariz. council voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to pay the NHL $25 million to cover operating losses for the Phoenix Coyotes. The team will stay in town for at least one more year.
Phoenix Coyotes To Stay In Arizona At Least One More Year After Council Vote
Of course, given the mayhem involved in this two-year long saga, there’s no guarantee that things will now go smoothly from here on out.
Mayor Elaine Scruggs passionately defended the vote. The basis of her argument in extending $25 million more dollars to the NHL is that Glendale has a very real financial stake in the Coyotes and City-owned Jobing.com Arena, where the team plays.
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