NHL |
Posted by murphhockey
Sep
30
2008
My family went to see the Phoenix Coyotes take on the San Jose Sharks in a preseason game. 
With the Sharks in town, I had to see Roenick play! We stayed on the sharks end while they were warming up. I was at the glass, and Jeremy Roenick came over to me and hit the glass with his stick! I was so excited. That was the highlight of the night for me.
I also got to see Olli Jokinen in a Coyotes uniform for the first time. He played great. Peter Mueller was on fire tonight, his line was really working well together and he got a hat-trick! Some of my hockey friends were at the game and I also saw some PF Chang’s players I knew. Coyotes win 5-1!
I got to meet Peter Mueller at Jobing.com Arena last month, he’s really cool!
After going out to dinner with some of my Jr. Coyotes teammates on Friday night, we went 
over to the Alltell Ice Den to see the PF Chang’s U18 AAA take on the LA King’s team. This game was so awesome. The PF Chang’s team is really good, although the King’s kept up. In the end the PF Chang’s team won 6-5.
We were cheering and chanting for the PF Chang’s team so loud, and when their player scored a goal he came over and banged on the glass where we were sitting. It was really a good hockey game!
I attended a clinic in the spring of 2007 taught by the PF Chang’s Coach Jim Johnson.
House |
Posted by murphhockey
Sep
23
2008
During my summer house season on the Saints; we had a new player join the team. I greeted Jake in the locker room, and told him if he needed anything during the game, I would help him. My mom suggested to his mom that he check out the Tuesday night power skating class at Chandler Polar Ice. He attended power skating weekly. His game improved so much; that by the end of the season, he was making plays and contributing toward scoring. One thing Powers has it determination!
Powers is playing house again for his second season. He started the preseason off with a bang. His team lost 3-2, but those two goals were his. He was the game winning MVP and got the game puck! When I heard the news, I had to call and congratulate him. Awesome job Powers! Look forward to playing with you again. See you at Power Skating! Murph
The Jr. Coyotes were fortunate to have the Phoenix Coyotes Power Skating Coach attend their practice on Thursday night. Coach Mark Ciaccio ran the same drills with us that he has the NHL players do.
Coach Ciaccio spent an hour teaching us about staying low to the ice and having our skates come back to the V position. We worked on crossovers and then without sticks, we put our arms out like jet airplanes and ran two at a time doing crossovers around the circles. We had incredible speed! It is my favorite drill.
During my fall break from school, I look forward to attending his Hockey Skills Clinic on October 9 & 10 at the Alltel Ice Den in Scottsdale.
Here is a video of the first time Coach Ciacco attended our preseason practice in June 2008:Â Video
From USA Today:Â In an effort to tone up certain parts of his game, C Olli Jokinen has been working with Coyotes power skating coach Mark Ciaccio.
Another great article about the NHL Phoenix Coyotes players whose game has improved with the help of Mark Ciaccio:Â Article
NHL |
Posted by murphhockey
Sep
17
2008
I was able to attend the Phoenix Coyotes Rookie Tournament game this afternoon at Jobing.com Arena. I met two of my hockey friends there. We didn’t need tickets, because it was free to the public. So, we picked seats next to the Phoenix Coyotes Penalty Box and it was awesome. We got to see so many players in the penalty box!
The Rookies skated so hard and there was so much checking into the boards in front of us. I had my ice cream sitting on the edge of the glass and it almost went flying. It was fun to watch intense hockey up close, we were really in the action.
I saw Kyle Turris, Kevin Porter and Jared Staal! Turris is a leader on the ice, he is a great Center. The Goalie #31 Joel Gistedt was awesome, he had 32 great saves and ended the game with a shutout. Wayne Gretzky and Ulf Samuelsson were coaching on the bench. I saw Derek Morris and Darren Pang watching the game in the stands.
A free hockey game is the best way to spend the afternoon!
Training |
Posted by murphhockey
Sep
15
2008
My mom found these hockey net targets at Dick’s Sporting Goods over the weekend. Today, I used them when taking my shots. I was working harder, trying to hit the targets but having so much fun doing it. It was a victory when the puck hit the target and it fell out. The black pucks left a mark on the bulls eye, and I could see where I hit it.
I used a combination of pucks: flypucks, blue and black pucks for different weights. I am actually lifting the black puck top shelf now. It also helps to take the shot from different angles on the driveway.
My mom said my shot was much higher today and more accurate. I was focused. The targets didn’t cost a lot and totally made taking shots so much fun. I didn’t want to stop and finished at 137 shots for my log. Thanks Mom!
