You are here: Home / Archives for Equipment & Gear

From the Drop, to the Stop, Do Not Quit!

October 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I watch my In the Crease DVD, almost every day!

My favorite part is when the Coach Mike Lewis is motivating the California Wave players in the locker room. “From the drop, to the stop, do not quit! Get it in your hearts, get it in your minds, from this day forward guys we roll!”

I played Sunday’s game at Polar Ice Gilbert, against the Tucson Stampede Squirt B team with this quote stuck in my head. It worked out really well for me. I had a total of 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists. One of our centers was sick and I played every other shift; I was really in the game, I set up plays, made passes and had a handful of shots on goal. I was motivated!!

My Coach told us after that game that it was the first time in the Sonoran Youth Hockey League that a Mite Team had beaten a Squirt Team. Pretty Impressive for a bunch of Mite A Players. The final score was 7-4.

Some Highlights from the game:

[qt:http://murphhockey.com/movies/Squirtb.mov http://murphhockey.com/movies/poster.mov 480 285]

Filed Under: Beginning Hockey, Equipment & Gear, Jr Coyotes, Jr Panthers, Travel, Uncategorized, Video Posts Tagged With: , , , , ,

Behind the Mask ~ New Skates

October 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Here I am, sporting my new Behind the Mask hat and showing off my new skates. I had my old pair for almost two years. I was bummed when they told me that they could not be sharpened anymore and I should consider a new pair. I loved those skates!!

Off to Behind the Mask I went! As always Nick and Josh were really helpful. I tried on a few pairs, but I was sold on the Bauer Vapor XXII. Some of the other skates have wider cuts at the ankle and it was hard to walk in them, the Bauer skates had more support and better fit at the ankle.

The real test was the ice and they were awesome! If you purchase your skates at a BTM store, they will give you a deal on sharpening them. It is always fun going in and seeing Josh, they are so helpful at the Chandler store.

My first year travel team picture is still posted at the cash register. For all your hockey needs visit Behind the Mask!  They ROCK!

Filed Under: Equipment & Gear Tagged With: , , , ,

Cold Gear Under Armour

July 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Since I started playing hockey, I have worn Under Armour Cold Gear under my hockey equipment. The long pants (leggings) and shirts retain heat while on the ice and the fabric keeps the moisture off me. Practice or games, I always wear Armour!

The shirts come in so many colors that I started wearing them daily. I even wear Under Armour when taking my shots to keep me cool and protect my arms from direct sun. I also have a few short sleeve Armour shirts and shorts in my collection.  They are really comfortable!

You can find Under Armour at most of the sporting goods stores, Under Armour has a store at the mall or you can shop online.

Filed Under: Equipment & Gear Tagged With: , , , ,
Newer Posts »