Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City.The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise's move to Utah next season.The deal includes a provision for Arizona to get an expansion team if a new arena is built within the next five years.