I've never had an issue going to a hockey game alone. Then again, I moved down here not really knowing anyone. The few people that I do know, they don't really like hockey. They would prefer to go to a Suns game if a sporting event came up. But I love hockey, and I love the Coyotes. I met a couple season ticket holders, so they usually get me tickets if I ask. It's cheaper going through a season ticket holder than buying them randomly on your own through stubhub and such.
More than likely if everything falls in place at this job I'm at, I'll be getting a seat in the upper bowl next season. I usually sit lower bowl, but fresh out of college with a new job, can't be going out and blowing money right away. Good thing about that is I can get a cheaper ticket for a friend, and I'm sure there will be places we can sit together, but yeah I usually stand at the rail on some games also. I have no problems doing that, it's still a great view.