Koch signed a one-year, two-way contract with Utah on Thursday.
Koch provided some extra aggression for AHL Tucson last year, recording 97 PIM and 15 points in 63 contests. He also appeared in one NHL game with the Coyotes while playing on his entry-level deal. Koch is likely just organizational depth on the blue line for Utah.
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Coyotes' Patrik Koch: Sent back to minors
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Koch was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.
Koch's demotion could be temporary, especially if Matt Dumba (not injury related) is traded ahead of Friday's deadline. In his NHL debut against Minnesota on Thursday, the 27-year-old Koch registered one shot, four hits and 10 PIM in 9:20 of ice time.
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Coyotes' Patrik Koch: Makes NHL debut
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Koch made his NHL debut during Thursday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.
The 27-year-old defender made his debut because the team held Matt Dumba out of the lineup for trade-related reasons. Koch saw just 9:20 of ice time with a single shot and four hits. If players move out at the trade deadline, Koch might continue to get games, but fantasy managers shouldn't view him as a potential pickup just yet.
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Coyotes' Patrik Koch: Up from minors
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Koch was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
Koch has a goal, 11 points and 67 PIM in 47 contests with Tucson this season. The 27-year-old might get an opportunity to make his NHL debut Thursday versus Minnesota if Matt Dumba, who is questionable for trade-related reasons, doesn't play.
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Coyotes' Patrik Koch: Returns to minors
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Koch was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
Koch was promoted by Arizona earlier in the day, but the Coyotes sent him right back to Tucson. He has a goal and four points in 14 AHL outings this year. Koch hasn't made his NHL debut yet.
