The Coyotes played in the Eastern Division of the National Conference in the Arena Football League.

On June 22, 1994, the Arena Football League awarded the state of Connecticut an expansion franchise, and chose the name "Coyotes" in October of the same year.

[2] On October 26, 1995, Connecticut Development Authority sold the Coyotes to Ben Morris and Scott Gerard for $750,000.

[3] Morris wasted no time hiring Lary Kuharich to become the second coach in Coyotes history.

The following Coyotes players were named to All-Arena Teams: Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 1996 Arena Football League season.