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Josh Doan's special NHL debut for Arizona Coyotes: Reliving a night of memories

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
·5 min read

The Arizona Coyotes, and their fans, needed something like this.

Mired in second-to-last place in the Central Division with 65 points, Arizona's NHL franchise needed something positive to happen on the ice amid the revolving door of off-ice drama involving the team's ongoing arena saga.

Josh Doan's debut for the Coyotes provided a pick-me-up the Coyotes could definitely use on Tuesday night at Arizona State's Mullett Arena in Tempe.

Doan, the son of Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan, scored two goals in his NHL debut at his former college arena in a 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

It was just one night, but it was special.

The Arizona Coyotes' social media team chronicled the special evening for Doan, his family, and the world on X with posts throughout the night.

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Shane Doan celebrates with family after his son Josh scores his first NHL goal in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mullett Arena in Tempe on March 26, 2024.
Shane Doan celebrates with family after his son Josh scores his first NHL goal in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mullett Arena in Tempe on March 26, 2024.

Reliving Josh Doan's special debut for Arizona Coyotes:

Josh Doan might not be able to top this, but his special performance on Tuesday does bring up a question for the Coyotes.

What will he do next?

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Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Josh Doan's NHL debut one to remember for Arizona Coyotes, fans