NHL

Jeremy Roenick Retires

August 6, 2009 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

I will never forget coming home from school today and logging onto RoenickLife.com and watching Jeremy Roenick speak about his retirement from the NHL after 20 seasons. He said it’s not a sad day … but to me it is. I will not get to watch him play this season. I can’t imagine that, I have watched him play since I was three.

I thank JR for being a friend and an awesome role model. I will continue to wear his number and dream big. I want to be like Jeremy Roenick when I grow up!

Good luck in the future!

NHL Deputy Commissioner & Murph

July 2, 2009 By murphhockey 2 Comments

This was a big moment for me! I met the NHL Deputy Commissioner at the Alltel Ice Den on Monday night. After interviewing with the news stations (Fanster.com has the full interview), he stopped to thank the Coyotes FANS and to pose for a picture with me. My mom has already printed this picture and framed it in my room.

One day, I will meet with the Commissioner again … when I am in the NHL! Murph #27

Thank you Save The Coyotes Coalition, for letting me know Mr. Daly was coming!

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NHL Deputy Commissioner Visits Alltel Ice Den

July 1, 2009 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

NHL Commissioner visits Alltel Ice Den
Murph attends the NHL Deputy Commissioner’s interview at Alltell Ice Den in Scottsdale yesterday. Photo from azvibe.com

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Yotes Fans Are Celebrating in Phoenix!!

June 15, 2009 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

The COYOTES are staying in Glendale, AZ! That is the best news ever!! Thank you Judge Baum for that great decision. I am looking forward to celebrating with the Coyotes Fans. I do feel bad for the Canadian fans, that hoped to get a team in Hamilton. Having your own NHL team is the best feeling in the world. Hockey RULES and so do YOTES fans!!

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Thank you Fanster.com

June 2, 2009 By murphhockey Leave a Comment

I was so excited that my article that was featured yesterday on the Fanster.com website here! Thanks Matt! Keep up to date on all Phoenix sports, sign up for Fanster.

Please also, lend your support and get up to the minute happenings of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes at Savethecoyotes.com. They will be having a rally soon to show fan support for the Phoenix Coyotes and details will be listed at savethecoyotes.com.

Go Coyotes!

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I am a BIG fan of Hockey! I am a Phoenix Coyotes FAN!

May 29, 2009 By murphhockey 3 Comments

My name is Patrick Murphy, my hockey friends call me Murph. I am a Phoenix Coyotes FAN! I am a BIG fan of hockey! I have been playing hockey in Arizona since I was three years old. I started in the Kids First Hockey Program sponsored by the Phoenix Coyotes.

I have big dreams just like the Coyotes players did, when they were young. My goal is to play in the NHL for the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ, when I get older.

Who ever said there is no hockey in the desert, is mistaking! I am entering my 4th season of travel hockey, and Arizona’s youth hockey program is thriving in the desert. Last season, I played on the Jr. Coyotes Travel hockey team. I have skated at rinks in Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Tempe, Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert and in Glendale during intermission at the Phoenix Coyotes game at Jobing.com Arena. The Phoenix Coyotes players are an inspiration to youth hockey players, we need them to remain here and continue to support the youth hockey programs. Some of the NHL players themselves have kids playing hockey here.

The local rinks are full of ex-NHL players lending their talents as Coaches. Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe has the likes of Mark Ciaccio (Coyotes Power Skating Coach), Wayne McBean (NY Islanders), Sean Whyte (LA Kings), Alex Hicks (Florida Panthers), Derek King (St. Louis Blues) John Kosabud (ECHL). Gilbert, Arizona’s own Dusty Collins (AHL) who is currently playing in the Calder Cup Finals with the Manitoba Moose. Collins runs the Collins Hockey Camp at Oceanside in the summer. My current Coach, Ed Kastelic played for the Washington Capitals and Hartford Whalers.

I was 4 when my parents took me to my first Coyotes game. Jobing.com Arena is the most awesome place to watch a hockey game! My family was a few rows off the ice and I knew that this was where I wanted to be, in an ice rink and playing for the NHL. Since then, I continue to catch home games as my travel schedule allows. I even took the day off from school to come out and support the Phoenix Coyotes Rookies as they took on the LA Kings Rookies. What great talent our Phoenix Coyotes Organization has!

The Phoenix Coyotes have always been very good to their fans and I will continue to support them here in the desert! I believe Howler will continue to HOWL in the desert for all to hear! I have had the most incredible experiences playing hockey and it all started with the Phoenix Coyotes! www.murphhockey.com