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Coyotes purchase AHL affiliate, plan to move team to Tucson

The Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday that they signed an agreement to purchase their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons, pending approval from the AHL Board of Governors.

Once approved, the Coyotes plan to move the team closer to home, relocating the franchise from Springfield, Mass. to Tuscon, Ariz. for the start of next season.

They plan to play in the Tucson Convention Center, according to Arizona Sports' Craig Morgan. The arena seats about 6,700 for hockey.

The Falcons finished last in AHL attendance this season, averaging just over 3,100 fans per game.

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Huge AHL brawl erupts between Devils, Islanders affiliates

The rivalry between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders clearly extends to the AHL.

Tempers flared between the Albany Devils and Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday, as the affiliates engaged in a massive brawl late in the second period.

When the dust settled, the clubs had more than 200 combined penalty minutes, while multiple players and coaches were ejected.

(Courtesy: AHL)

The melee left the benches a little thin.

Saturday's game was Albany's regular-season finale, meaning any potential suspensions would begin in the playoffs, while Bridgeport still has one game remaining - on Sunday afternoon - before their postseason begins.

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