Another Big Moment for Murph

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!

Polar Ice Gilbert Location Opening Soon

I was very excited to hear the news that the Polar Ice – Gilbert Rink will be opening August 29, 2008.  I will be there when the doors open!  It will be great to have a rink so close to where I live.  I hope that this location will also have power skating and hockey camps, it would be nice not to have to travel far for additional instruction.  The Gilbert Rink is currently in the process of fielding Travel B Teams for the Arizona Heat, click the link for details:  http://www.azheathockey.com/.

People are shocked when I tell them I am from Arizona and play ice hockey.  With the many rinks we have in the state … hockey in the desert should not be kept a secret!

Arizona Republic Article:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2008/07/19/20080719gr-icerink0719.html