Youth Hockey Player Blogs About his Passion - Ice Hockey
I have Jr. Coyotes practice really early on Saturday morning (YAWN). But when I finish, I am heading to Gilbert to check out the newest ice rink in the valley … Gilbert Polar Ice. They will be laying the ice this Thursday … how cool is that! The rink is on track to open with a party on September 13th. They will have some players from the Phoenix Coyotes there to celebrate the opening. I hope to see you there.
AZ Republic article: Gilbert Ice Skating Rink to open
I had a Great Day today!
Since the Florida Panthers practice at the same rink as my former Jr. Panthers team, I use to see Olli Jokinen a lot last year. Olli is definitely one of my favorite players.
Today my Mom and I got to welcome Olli to Phoenix! I got to see Olli as a Phoenix COYOTE! It was such a great moment. He is so awesome!!
I waited in line for 3 hours at Jobing.com Arena, during a “Fans Open House”. I was one of 2,513 fans waiting to see Peter Mueller, Shane Doan and Olli Jokinen. I got their autographs and had my picture taken with them. I had Olli sign a puck that he gave me during a Panther practice at Incredible Ice last year.
I also got to meet Darren Pang, he is part of the Coyotes broadcasting staff and former NHL player (Chicago Blackhawks) while I was standing in line. He interviewed my mom and I … it was so cool having the BIG camera on us!
I can’t wait for the puck to drop and see Olli hit the ice!
My team the Mite A Jr. Coyotes is looking for sponsors for the 2008-09 hockey season. I emailed a few local companies in Scottsdale, AZ. One of the companies was Muze Clothing; take a look at their website … www.muzeclothing.com. Many celebs wear their brand name, including my HERO Jeremy Roenick.
The founder of Muze, Bill Deacon Jr. wanted to contribute, so he sent us a case of Phoenix Coyotes Decade in the Desert hockey pucks that JR had given to him. My Coach will be thankful when I show up with these in August!!
A BIG thank you to Muze Clothing for supporting the Mite A Jr. Coyotes! Wear Muze!! Go Jr. Coyotes!! Murph will be wearing #27!!
We are still looking for sponsors, please email me if you are able to help and I will forward you the forms or view attached pdf: pastedgraphic-1 pastedgraphic
I went to a birthday party today for my friend Tristan, he is the Goalie for our Jr. Coyotes team. As a surprise for the guests … the Phoenix Coyotes Mascot Howler stopped by.
It was so much fun because a lot of my hockey friends were there. They had some hockey targets set up, and a Howler Cake it was a great time!
Howler ROCKS!
Hey mom … can Howler come to my birthday party?
I check out www.NHL.com usually every day. With all the exciting things happening (Drafts, Trades and Free Agents Signings). I cannot wait for the season to begin. I am also looking forward to seeing which NHL east coast teams will make it to Phoenix. I am keeping my fingers crossed for some of my favorites!
It is so much easier watching and attending games on the west coast. When I lived in Florida this past year, I missed watching a lot of hockey games because they began right around bedtime! If I was lucky enough to attend a game, it was over way past bedtime!
I think the Coyotes have made some good changes, especially the addition of Olli Jokinen. I look forward to seeing his first game in Phoenix and watching him work his magic with the team. The Coyotes have a lot of leaders and are on track for a BIG year. Coach Gretzky is every kids HERO! I wish the team well in 2008-09!
I have gone to some awesome NHL games. Last season when the Philadelphia Flyers came to Florida, I was lucky enough to have tickets on the glass behind the Flyers bench. Close enough to see Danny Briere in action, it was so awesome! I also was sitting next to some crazy Flyers fans, although I had on my Jr. Panthers jersey … I am still a BIG Flyers fan (being born in Philly and all). It is games like this that make hockey players like myself dream big!
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