With the 2012 -- 13 NHL lockout in effect , however , he was assigned to the team 's AHL affiliate , the Portland Pirates .
On July 3 , 2012 , Klinkhammer signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes .
With the 2012 -- 13 NHL lockout in effect , however , Klinkhammer was assigned to the team 's AHL affiliate , the Portland Pirates .
On July 3 , 2012 , Klinkhammer signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes .