GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will take the extraordinary step of inducting Leighton Accardo into the team’s ring of honor this weekend. The 9-year-old with the bright smile and tenacity of a hockey player became a inspiration to the team during her fight against cancer. She will become the first person in NHL history who is not a former player, coach, general manager or broadcaster to be inducted into a team’s ring of honor. Leighton died in November, but her memory and connection to the organization will live on.
