I Got to Meet NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman

Yesterday was really cool.  Going to the Court House instead of school.  I really wanted to go and see what was going on with the Phoenix Coyotes.  One of the Coyotes fans took me into the Court Room to meet the NHL Commissioner Mr. Gary Bettman.  I got to see Mr. Bettman in action on the stand.  10735_1248858740184_1190928891_30772938_4847801_n The Judge didn’t make any decision today, so I was bummed!  I was hoping to hear him say … they are staying in Arizona!

The NHL had lunch at the same place we ate lunch with Save the Coyotes Heather.  Their Attorney came over to our table and thanked us for coming and supporting the team.  Another Attorney gave us some desserts from their table.  They were so awesome!!

I ran into Deputy Commissioner Daly outside the restaurant.  He remembered meeting me over the summer at the Alltel Ice Den Coyotes Rally.

The Judge was so cool, I think being an NHL Attorney would be a great job too!

At The Coyotes Hearing Today in Phoenix

Coyotes Hearing September 11, 2009This will be my first time ever to the Federal Courthouse in Phoenix.  I am going to lend my support to the Phoenix Coyotes.

As a hockey player myself, I feel so bad for the families of the hockey players.  I am hoping that all of this is over soon and we can enjoy hockey in the desert!!

You can Follow the Bankruptcy Hearing at the Court House here.

2009-10 Labor Day Tournament

Another season is under way.  The Phoenix Polar Bears have started practices and already had a few scrimmages, but this weekend the games start.

I am very excited to have our first hockey tournament this Labor Day weekend.  The Squirt A teams will be playing at the Arcadia Ice Rink in Phoenix.  Tournament Schedule:

  • Saturday 9/5 10:40 AM Polar Bears vs IE Runners
  • Saturday 9/5 3:10 PM Mustangs vs Polar Bears
  • Sunday 9/6 8:00 AM Polar Bears vs Firebirds
  • Sunday 9/6 Playoff Games
  • Monday 9/7 Championship Game

Coyotes Season Almost Here …

This video was the last game of the Coyotes 2008-09 season.  I never miss the last home game, it has to hold me over until the next season begins!  The Coyotes won this one in a shoot out against the Ducks. 

Tiki (Viktor Tikhonov) took the shot, tripped and was celebrating while down. His goal WON the game for the Coyotes, he was amazing. It was such a great Game.

Can’t wait for this season to start.

Jeremy Roenick Retires

I will never forget coming home from school today and logging IMG_5238onto 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

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly & Murph


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!