June 11, 2021
The arena, which has been hosting plenty of Phoenix Suns playoff games recently, will host a Rattlers game Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Rattlers)
Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy is also an owner of the Tucson Sugar Skulls. Despite this, he said the Rattlers and Sugar Skulls can’t be rivals until Tucson actually wins one of their head-to-head matchups. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Rattlers)
PHOENIX – When the Arizona Rattlers return to Phoenix Suns Arena for their 2021 home opener Saturday night, it will be their first game there in just under two years. Philip Rakoci, a Rattlers fan and self-described “wildlife comedian” from Casa Grande, knows exactly how long has passed.