Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer, center right, celebrates his goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender David Rittich (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
TEMPE — Mullett Arena opened for NHL action Friday and it started well for the home squad.
With 9:43 left in the first period, Arizona Coyotes right winger Christian Fischer placed the puck in the back of the net off a great pass from defenseman Troy Stetcher, scoring the first-ever NHL goal at Mullett Arena.
Stetcher and fellow defenseman Patrik Nemeth were awarded the first two assists in the arena’s NHL history.
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Fischer was not done igniting the rowdy crowd decked out in mullet wigs given out by the team.
He scored again with 4:32 left in the first period off an assist by forward Jack McBain.
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Fischer will for sure fire up the crowd again and the mullet wigs will hit the ice instead of hats if he completes the hat trick with a third goal of the night.
The Coyotes led the Jets 2-1 at the end of the second period.
Catch all the third-period action on ESPN 620 AM / 98.7 FM HD-2.
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