Tue 1/3/12 4:34 PM

The Phoenix Coyotes have activated Mike Smith (groin) from the injured reserve list. Look for the Coyotes to return Curtis McElhinney to the minors with this move. Smith was having a very good season for the Coyotes before the injury on December 20. He is 15-10-3 with a 2.52 GAA and a .920 save percentage. Get ready to activate him as he is likely to start on Tuesday.