Bauer Vapor RX:05 Roller Blades

New Roller Blades RX:05

Bauer Vapor RX:05 Roller Blades

I went to the Behind the Mask Superstore, in Scottsdale yesterday to get my birthday present, a new pair of Bauer Vapor RX:05 Roller-Blades.Murphy 27 Hanging at the Behind the Mask Superstore!

While I was at BTM, I looked up at the team jersey’s hanging in the rafters and to my surprise … there was a Polar Bears jersey “Murphy 27″ along with my friend’s jersey “Barry 9″. Not sure how it got there, but I was honored to see a replica Murphy jersey hanging up there.  I will miss that Polar Bears logo!

At Behind the Mask they are always helpful and they know HOCKEY!  If you don’t live near Behind the Mask, you can find the Vapor RX:05′s at Amazon for about the same price BTM sells the RX:05′s for.

Memorial Day Tourney in Anaheim, CA

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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.

Villanova Ice Cats Hockey Game Highlights

Earlier this month when the Villanova Ice Hockey Team played the ASU Sun Devils, they gave me a jersey and let me help out.  I put the sticks on the bench, helped fill their water bottles and cheered them on during the game.   The Ice Cats have some really awesome hockey players.  I was born in PA right near Villanova University.  My Grandpere played football and graduated from that college, so I grew up singing “V” for Villanova!

The score didn’t end very well for the Villanova Ice Cats, but I was thankful for the opportunity to meet them!

Operation Christmas Child

Gifts for Operation Christmas Child

I look at all that I have and I know how lucky I am!

My 5th grade teacher told my class about Operation Christmas Child.  I grabbed my wallet and went shopping for books, puzzles, pencils, candy, cars and a stuffed animal, perfect for some little boys that I wish were my brothers!

It feels good to give some fun to those less fortunate than me.  Join me in spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season.  Hockey Players be thankful for all that you have!

Flash Back November 2008 – Murph Scores Against the Jr Sharks

Update from San Jose – Murph Meets the Sharks

JR took me and my Mom into the Sharks Locker Room this afternoon. I met just about all the NHL Sharks. Patrick Marleau gave me his stick and JR gave me his gloves and one of his sticks and they both signed them! This is Awesome! I even spent some time with Claude Lemieux, Joe Thorton, Jonathan Cheechoo, Rob Blake and Brian Boucher. This is Awesome! My Mom video taped me meeting everyone, I will post the videos when I get home.

Here is a picture my Mom took of me with her phone with JR’s Gloves. Hockey Rocks!”

Now it’s off to lunch!

Murph with JR's Gloves