Coyotes agree to contract extension with coach Dave Tippett

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Phoenix Coyotes\' head coach Dave Tippett talks about the upcoming NHL hockey season at a press conference on Jan. 10, 2013, Glendale, Ariz. The Phoenix Coyotes have agreed to a long-term contract extension with coach Dave Tippett. Tippett had reportedly wanted to wait to see what happens with the uncertain ownership situation before making a decision to stay with the Coyotes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - Ross D. Franklin

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Coyotes have agreed to a long-term contract extension with coach Dave Tippett.

Tippett had reportedly wanted to wait to see what happens with the uncertain ownership situation before making a decision to stay with the Coyotes.

The Coyotes have gone 156-96-42 in Tippett’s four seasons with the team, despite the fact that the franchise was owned by the NHL and had strict financial restrictions during that time.

In 2011-12, the Coyotes went 42-27-13, won the franchise’s first division title and advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in team history.

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