Glendale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) - The National Hockey League Board of Governors has approved the purchase of a majority stake in the Arizona Coyotes by investment firm manager Andrew Barroway. Barroway had agreed to buy 51 percent of the struggling franchise from the IceArizona group in October. IceArizona had taken over the Coyotes from the NHL, which rescued the team from bankruptcy in 2009, in August of 2013. TSN.ca had previously reported the deal to be for $155 million. This is truly a dream come true for me and my family, said Barroway. I am extraordinarily grateful for the opportunity of a lifetime and look forward to working and solidifying a strong partnership with the clubs current ownership group. Barroway, the managing partner of Merion Investment Management, a hedge fund based in the Philadelphia area, will immediately be installed as the Coyotes chairman and governor. Today is an exciting day for the Arizona Coyotes and our great fans, said Coyotes co-owner, president and CEO Anthony LeBlanc. The addition of Andrew Barroway to our ownership group further solidifies the Coyotes long-term future in the Valley. Our entire ownership group is excited about this opportunity to work with Andrew in taking this franchise to the next level. Its a great day for hockey in Arizona! David Backes Bruins Jersey . Giants manager Bruce Bochy told The Associated Press of the decision before NL West-leading San Francisco opened a 10-game homestand Monday night with the first of three games against second-place Arizona. Jeremy Lauzon Jersey . Smith, an eighth overall pick, had two goals in only 276 minutes of playing time over 16 appearances last season. The left side midfielder played only 43 minutes in three games this season. http://www.thebostonbruinshockey.com/dav...-hockey-jersey/. Old times for a defence that has looked just plain old recently? "No," safety Ryan Clark said. "We used to be much better than that. David Krejci Jersey . The 2010 batting champ showed what he can do when hes mostly healthy. Gonzalez homered, doubled and singled in his return to the lineup, and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 13-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. Sean Kuraly Bruins Jersey .C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenceman Joni Pitkanen from injured reserve.OBERSTDORF, Germany - Canadas Elladj Balde posted his best international result at the senior level Friday by placing fifth in mens singles at the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition.American Jason Brown of the U.S., took the gold with 237.17 points. Michal Brezina of the Czech Republic was second with 228.48 and Konstantin Menshov of Russia took third with 211.03. Balde, from Montreal, was fifth with 186.78 points.Liam Firus of North Vancouver, B.C., was ninth.Russia had a 1-2 finish in the pairs as Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov won gold with 195.89 points and Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov took silver with 178.98. The American duo of Alexa Scimeca and Chris Knierim finished third with 166.dddddddddddd10 points.Canadian junior champions Vanessa Grenier of Sherbrooke, Que., and Maxime Deschamps of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., were fifth in their international debut with a score of 157.06.The womens free skate and free dance are on Saturday.Also Friday, Canadas Mackenzie Bent and Brent MacKeen are in first place after the short dance at the ISU Junior Grand Prix event in Tallinn, Estonia.Bent, from Uxbridge, Ont., and MacKeen, from Oshawa, Ont., had 59.83 points for a slim lead on Anna Yanovskaya and Sergey Mozgov of Russia (59.56). Competition continues Saturday. ' ' '