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    Remy Mastey
    Remy Mastey
    Oct 5, 2023, 21:46

    Shortly after the Arizona Coyotes ended its relationship with Bally Sports Arizona, the organization struck a new TV deal with Scripps Sports.

    Shortly after the Arizona Coyotes ended its relationship with Bally Sports Arizona, the organization struck a new TV deal with Scripps Sports.

    Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports - Coyotes Finalize TV Deal with Scripps Sports

    Attention to all Arizona Coyotes fans. Say goodbye to Bally Sports and say hello to Scripps Sports.

    The Coyotes and Scripps have officially formed a multi-year agreement to televise all locally broadcast Coyotes games over the air to residents of Arizona and surrounding states within the team's broadcast territory.

    This all comes after Bally Sports Arizona asked to end its multi-year contract with the Coyotes.

    “We are thrilled to partner with Scripps Sports and provide free Coyotes games to our fans,” said Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo. “This is a major win for us to be able to increase our reach and continue to grow the great game of hockey in the desert. We are committed to winning, committed to the Valley, and committed to doing what’s best for our incredibly loyal and passionate fanbase.”

    ABC15 Arizona, which is owned by Scripps, will show 81 of the Coyotes 82 games. These games will also be shown on Channel 15.2 (KNXV.2), the Antenna TV network.

    “Scripps Sports looks forward to working with the Arizona Coyotes to showcase their exciting young team,” said Brian Lawlor, president of Scripps Sports. “We believe the future of this team is bright, and we look forward to making the games available for all fans to enjoy.”

    Every broadcast is expected to include a pregame and postgame coverage. Scripps and the Coyotes will also co-produce a monthly 30-minute “Club Insider” program that showcases the team, its players and the organization on and off the ice. It will air on KASW (Phoenix) and KWBA (Tucson).

    Coyotes play-by-play announcer Matt McConnell, color analyst Tyson Nash and hosts Todd Walsh and Jody Jackson will all return this season for the broadcasts despite the change to Scripps.