Arizona Sunshine

The Arizona Sunshine (colloquially known as the Suns) are a professional ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They compete in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) as a member of the Pacific Division. Founded as an expansion team, they began play in the 2020 NAHL season. The team plays its home games at Sunshine Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. They have yet to win a Championship Cup.

Logos, colors, and uniforms
The team's primary logo is a simplistic design of a sun, using a red, orange, and yellow color scheme.

Name
The team are called the Sunshine in reference to the hot climate of Arizona. Other names considered were the Arizona Saguaros, the Arizona Canyons, and the Arizona Antelopes.

Mascot
The Sunshine's mascot is a giant girdled lizard named Sunny.

Minor league affiliate
On May 16, 2020, the Arizona Sunshine entered a multi-year affiliation agreement with a minor league team, the San Diego Sea Lions of the UHL (United Hockey League). Like most NAHL-UHL affiliation arrangements, the Sunshine are able to transfer players to and from the Sea Lions.

Team captains

 * Enrique Peña, 2020 - 2027
 * Hynek Jeřábek, 2027 - present

Head coaches

 * Eric Irwin, 2020 - 2026
 * William Källström, 2026 - present

General managers

 * Cash Aceron, 2020 - 2027
 * Joe Fletcher, 2027 - present

First-round draft picks

 * 2020: Artemy Novak (1st overall)