 In 2006 the Koyotes finally lost their first game in Wichita, losing to the Wichita Aviators in the season opener.They would lose to the Aviators again, and finish second in the regular-season standings to the Aves.The two teams were going to play for APFL Bowl IV at the Wichita Ice Arena, for reasons that may never be clear, the league moved the game to Landon Arena.