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Arizona Coyotes Josh Doan scores first career goals on debut night

Josh Doan was drafted by the Coyotes in 2021 and played for ASU
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Posted at 10:13 AM, Mar 25, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-27 09:24:58-04

TEMPE, AZ — The Arizona Coyotes have recalled 22-year-old Josh Doan from the Tucson Roadrunners! Josh is the son of former Coyotes standout Shane Doan. He was drafted with the 37th pick in the 2021 NHL draft.

Josh Doan, 22, led the Roadrunners with 26 goals and 46 points this season. Josh also played for ASU for one season before heading to the Roadrunners.

Shane Doan, Carson Doan, Andrea Doan, Gracie Doan, Josh Doan, Karys Doan
The family of Team Canada Captain Shane Doan, right, with Carson, 18-months-old, wife Andrea, Gracie, 9, Josh, 6, and Karys, 3, left to right, pose for a photo after practice at the IIHF world hockey championship on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Mike Dembeck)

Josh Doan made his NHL debut on Tuesday with the Coyotes, scoring two goals against Columbus and becoming the first player in franchise history with two or more goals in an NHL debut.

Josh's father, Shane Doan, played 20 seasons for the Coyotes and his No. 19 is retired by the organization.

Shane is currently an assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also worked in the Coyotes' front office after retiring, before joining Toronto.