"The Coyotes have re-signed forward Viktor Tikhonov to a one-year, two-way contract.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder set career highs in assists (23), points (33) and penalty minutes (26) in 60 games with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL last season.

Tikhonov, 23, appeared in 61 games for Phoenix during the 2008-09 season, scoring eight goals and 16 points."