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Jr. Sharks WIN the Wild West Showdown Banner

November 27, 2011 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

Congrats to the San Jose Sharks for taking home the Wild West Showdown Tourney Banner, in the PeeWee Division!! The Arizona Runners came in second, followed by the DYHA Phoenix Firebirds and 4th place went to the La Jolla Jaguars who gave a battle each game they played.

The Sharks had a full hockey schedule playing in the tourney, as well as scrimmaging the DYHA Firebirds 99 team. They put in a full weekend and still found the steam to WIN the banner!

Sharks #7 Scott and I played together for Team Northwest two years ago, in Calgary, Canada at the Stampede Challenge. Small hockey world!

Great Thanksgiving Tourney!! Fun weekend of hockey! Very thankful for my hockey friends everywhere!!

Wild West Showdown Hockey Tourney

November 24, 2011 By murphhockey 2 Comments

I am thankful every year, that I have the opportunity to play the best sport … HOCKEY! There is nothing better, than eating turkey and preparing for a big hockey tourney weekend!

The 4th Annual Wild West Showdown Invitational Hockey Tournament is being hosted by the Arizona Amateur Alliance. The Tourney is open to teams in the PeeWee and Bantam division, the games are being played out of Oceanside Ice, Tempe and Arcadia Ice, Phoenix.

The Jr. Sharks and the La Jolla Jaguars are coming in from California, and the Arizona Runners and DYHA Phoenix Firebirds will compete in the Pee Wee Division. Should be a competitive weekend of hockey!

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Warrior Hockey Tournament in Detroit, MI

November 12, 2011 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

I had such a great time in Detroit! The Warrior Hockey Tournament was a great experience and the Phoenix Firebirds got to play some top notch teams. The Firebirds beat the Michigan Nationals 5-2, but lost to the Mississauga Reps 5-4 and Comcast 4-0, but we tied Victory Honda 1-1. Not a bad showing for a team from Arizona, eh?

#13 Datsyuk

While we were in Detroit; my mom and I went to Hockey Town Cafe for lunch. Afterward, we grabbed some Detroit Tigers play-off game tickets. I met the goalie for the 2000 Little Caesars’ team outside Comerica Park. By the 7th inning it was time to head for Joe Louis Arena to see a Detroit Red Wings game. We had great seats and I was able to see Datsyuk up close. He is one of my favorite players. Pavel has some sick stick-handling hands and is an amazing Center!

Max, Adrian & Murph

The biggest highlight for me, was seeing some of my former teammates from the Florida Jr. Panthers. They were playing in the Elite 99 division at the tournament, they now play as the Florida Alliance.

Skate Sharpening

The guys at Novi Ice Rink did an amazing job sharpening my skates, great cut! I had a great time in Detroit, and highly recommend the Warrior Hockey Tournament.

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Heading to Detroit for the Warrior AAA Tournament

October 10, 2011 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

Pavel Datsyuk Bobblehead

So pumped for Friday! The DYHA Firebirds play our first game vs the Michigan Nationals at 9:15am. Game score sheet here. This is my first trip to the Warrior AAA Tournament!

Excited for the tournament, but I am bummed that I will miss opening night for the Phoenix Coyotes. While in Detroit, I’m going to catch the Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks game. It’s Pavel Datsyuk bobblehead night at the Joe!!

Travel hockey has taken me to many great hockey cities!

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Memorial Day Tourney in Anaheim, CA

May 29, 2011 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

Murph Celebrates with AZ Runners Line Mates

Love this time of the year! Getting ready for try outs and a new season of hockey. I was asked to play for the AZ Runners, in the Jr. Ducks Memorial Day Shoot Out Tourney in Anaheim, CA.

After going up against the AZ Runners hard all season, I can’t believe I am wearing their jersey and playing for their team. We had 3 practices prior to leaving for California, I loved the extra ice time and getting to know my new teammates. The players are awesome, I have made so many friends.

My first official tournament as a Pee Wee player and there is checking! I am having a blast. Taking as well as giving some hits! The tournament was a great way for me to get ready for try outs. My game last night was on a sheet of olympic ice, that was some good conditioning! Looking forward to finishing up this tourney strong and learning all there is to learn from my coaches.

Jr. Ducks Tourney is awesome! You can check out our tournament progress on PointStreak here.

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Kids First Hockey

November 22, 2010 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

It was good to spend a couple of days working with Holly at Kids First Hockey at the Gilbert Polar Ice. Hockey First is run by the Phoenix Coyotes to introduce new players to the best game in the world, HOCKEY!