COYOTES READY FOR TOWN HALL MEETING
By: Damon Markiewicz
In an effort to continue strong communication with their most loyal customers, the Phoenix Coyotes will host an open forum discussion in their new home, Glendale Arena.
On Thursday, April 29, 2004, the Coyotes will host their first annual Town Hall Meeting at Glendale Arena in order to give fans a platform to have their questions answered, while at the same time, provide strong feedback to the Coyotes organization to help improve the overall fan experience. The event begins at 7:00 pm and all full, partial and mini season ticket holders are welcome to attend, including suite holders and corporate sponsors.
“I think this event really shows what our organization is all about,” said Coyotes President and Chief Operating Officer Douglas Moss, who will be one of six panelists answering questions. “We really want to show how much we care about our fans, I think this is something that we will want to do on an annual basis because we really want to communicate our goals for the organization moving forward. Our fans spend a lot of time and money on our product and it’s imperative that we spend the time to answer their questions.”
The town hall event will consist of members of the Coyotes organization and Arena Management Group addressing individuals in attendance and responding to any questions or concerns. Moss will be joined along with Coyotes Chairman and Governor Steve Ellman, Managing Partner Wayne Gretzky, General Manager Michael Barnett, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service Augie Manfredo and Glendale Arena Senior Vice President and General Manager Ron Woodbridge. All members of the panel will respond to issues pertaining to on-ice direction and off-ice business practices and services.
“We have constructed a group of individuals who represent all of the different aspects of the organization,” said Moss. “We have become a large company and we are no longer just a hockey team. With the opening of Glendale Arena, we have become an arena operator and as we continue to grow, we must maintain a strong relationship with our loyal customers. We wanted to make sure all questions could be answered and there weren’t any topics that couldn’t be addressed. The past 12 months has seen this organization go through an evolution as we continue to develop and become an even stronger company.”
The 2003-04 season was definitely a year of transition for the Coyotes, as the team moved into the state-of-the-art Glendale Arena and branded a new logo throughout the Valley. In their new home in Glendale, the Coyotes had nine standing room only crowds, including their final three consecutive home dates. In their inaugural game played at Glendale Arena, the Coyotes set a record for the largest attended National Hockey League game in Arizona with a capacity crowd of 19,052 against the Nashville Predators on December 27, 2003.
“Opening night was very special,” added Moss. “ It symbolized the opening of hockey in the West Valley and the continued birth of the Westgate City Center,” said Moss. “With Mr. Ellman in attendance at the Town Hall Meeting, he will be able to provide an update on the Westgate development. I think most people have seen the model in the arena, but Mr. Ellman will give a presentation on the progress and what fans can look forward to.”
Despite not qualifying for the playoffs last season, the Coyotes continued to build a foundation around talented young hockey players like Shane Doan, Daymond Langkow, Ladislav Nagy, Mike Johnson, Mike Comrie, Derek Morris, David Tanabe and Paul Mara. This core group of players will grow together moving forward. Doan set new career highs in all offensive categories and was a NHL All-Star last season. Left wing Ladislav Nagy also had a breakout year tallying a new career best 24 goals before suffering a wrist injury and goaltender Brian Boucher set two modern-day NHL records, posting five consecutive shutouts. The future certainly looks bright for the Coyotes.
“We have a very passionate core of hockey fans in the greater Phoenix area, many of which have been attending hockey games dating back to when there was an International Hockey League franchise in the Valley,” said Coyotes General Manager Michael Barnett. “I have always enjoyed talking with our fans at home games and I always wished time permitted me to talk a little more with our fans. I think the Town Hall Meeting will provide a great stage to converse with our very loyal group of supporters and I am looking forward to a very productive evening.”
On Monday, April 12, the Coyotes sent out invitations for the town hall meeting and all recipients can RSVP by clicking here. Entry to the town hall event will be the main entrance (gate four) and parking is always free. Complimentary food and beverage will be supplied to those in attendance.
“I encourage all invitees to attend and show their enthusiasm for Coyotes hockey,” said Moss. “The entire organization is anticipating a very productive night, an evening in which we can continue our strong partnership with our fans.”
By: Damon Markiewicz
In an effort to continue strong communication with their most loyal customers, the Phoenix Coyotes will host an open forum discussion in their new home, Glendale Arena.
On Thursday, April 29, 2004, the Coyotes will host their first annual Town Hall Meeting at Glendale Arena in order to give fans a platform to have their questions answered, while at the same time, provide strong feedback to the Coyotes organization to help improve the overall fan experience. The event begins at 7:00 pm and all full, partial and mini season ticket holders are welcome to attend, including suite holders and corporate sponsors.
“I think this event really shows what our organization is all about,” said Coyotes President and Chief Operating Officer Douglas Moss, who will be one of six panelists answering questions. “We really want to show how much we care about our fans, I think this is something that we will want to do on an annual basis because we really want to communicate our goals for the organization moving forward. Our fans spend a lot of time and money on our product and it’s imperative that we spend the time to answer their questions.”
The town hall event will consist of members of the Coyotes organization and Arena Management Group addressing individuals in attendance and responding to any questions or concerns. Moss will be joined along with Coyotes Chairman and Governor Steve Ellman, Managing Partner Wayne Gretzky, General Manager Michael Barnett, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service Augie Manfredo and Glendale Arena Senior Vice President and General Manager Ron Woodbridge. All members of the panel will respond to issues pertaining to on-ice direction and off-ice business practices and services.
“We have constructed a group of individuals who represent all of the different aspects of the organization,” said Moss. “We have become a large company and we are no longer just a hockey team. With the opening of Glendale Arena, we have become an arena operator and as we continue to grow, we must maintain a strong relationship with our loyal customers. We wanted to make sure all questions could be answered and there weren’t any topics that couldn’t be addressed. The past 12 months has seen this organization go through an evolution as we continue to develop and become an even stronger company.”
The 2003-04 season was definitely a year of transition for the Coyotes, as the team moved into the state-of-the-art Glendale Arena and branded a new logo throughout the Valley. In their new home in Glendale, the Coyotes had nine standing room only crowds, including their final three consecutive home dates. In their inaugural game played at Glendale Arena, the Coyotes set a record for the largest attended National Hockey League game in Arizona with a capacity crowd of 19,052 against the Nashville Predators on December 27, 2003.
“Opening night was very special,” added Moss. “ It symbolized the opening of hockey in the West Valley and the continued birth of the Westgate City Center,” said Moss. “With Mr. Ellman in attendance at the Town Hall Meeting, he will be able to provide an update on the Westgate development. I think most people have seen the model in the arena, but Mr. Ellman will give a presentation on the progress and what fans can look forward to.”
Despite not qualifying for the playoffs last season, the Coyotes continued to build a foundation around talented young hockey players like Shane Doan, Daymond Langkow, Ladislav Nagy, Mike Johnson, Mike Comrie, Derek Morris, David Tanabe and Paul Mara. This core group of players will grow together moving forward. Doan set new career highs in all offensive categories and was a NHL All-Star last season. Left wing Ladislav Nagy also had a breakout year tallying a new career best 24 goals before suffering a wrist injury and goaltender Brian Boucher set two modern-day NHL records, posting five consecutive shutouts. The future certainly looks bright for the Coyotes.
“We have a very passionate core of hockey fans in the greater Phoenix area, many of which have been attending hockey games dating back to when there was an International Hockey League franchise in the Valley,” said Coyotes General Manager Michael Barnett. “I have always enjoyed talking with our fans at home games and I always wished time permitted me to talk a little more with our fans. I think the Town Hall Meeting will provide a great stage to converse with our very loyal group of supporters and I am looking forward to a very productive evening.”
On Monday, April 12, the Coyotes sent out invitations for the town hall meeting and all recipients can RSVP by clicking here. Entry to the town hall event will be the main entrance (gate four) and parking is always free. Complimentary food and beverage will be supplied to those in attendance.
“I encourage all invitees to attend and show their enthusiasm for Coyotes hockey,” said Moss. “The entire organization is anticipating a very productive night, an evening in which we can continue our strong partnership with our fans.”
