Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_96 (game INTEGER, opponent VARCHAR, december VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which game has an opponent of Phoenix Coyotes and was before Dec 9?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(game) FROM table_name_96 WHERE opponent = "phoenix coyotes" AND december < 9