The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors unanimously granted conditional approval of the transfer of ownership of the Springfield Falcons AHL franchise to the Coyotes, as well as the relocation of that franchise from Springfield, Mass., to Tucson.
The approval came the AHL’s spring meeting in Chicago.
Should an arena lease be agreed upon, the AHL team will play this fall at the Tucson Convention Center Arena.
Last month, the Coyotes signed an agreement to purchase the Falcons with the understanding the transaction is contingent upon NHL Board of Governors approval, finalizing closing conditions and reaching an arena lease agreement.