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2012 Phoenix President’s Day Hockey Inventational

murphhockey — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:41:42 +0000

The Phoenix President’s Day Hockey Invitational is one of the best run hockey tournaments that I have ever played in, and it’s close to home! There are 134 teams participating and 38 of them are coming from Canada. Not only do we play hockey in Arizona, we have awesome weather this time of year. Three of the teams the DYHA Firebirds will face are from Canada, starting with the Langley Eagles, from BC on Friday. Then on Saturday morning we face the Springbank PW 2 Predators from Calgary and early Sunday morning we meet the Sunshine Coast Blues, also from BC. Sunday night we play the West Valley Wolves from CA.

I’m looking forward to a weekend packed full of competitive hockey! If you want to follow a teams progress in the tourney, click HERE to get text updates.

Hockey Lessons with XPro Hockey

murphhockey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:17:01 +0000

For the past few years, I have been taking lessons with John Kosobud and Alex Hicks at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe. Their hockey lessons are fun, fast paced and nonstop movement! They work on inside & outside edges, puck control, puck protection, quick feet and so much more. Their hockey drills have helped me improve my game. Coach John and Coach Alex are such good people!

Hicks and Kosobud are ex-professional hockey players, they have created XPro Hockey. If you need to work on anything to improve your game of hockey, they will help you succeed!

Vote Now 2012 Hobey Baker Award

murphhockey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:38 +0000

The Hobey Baker Award, is awarded each year to an individual deemed to be the best player in Men’s Division I Ice Hockey. The top 77 college hockey players area awaiting your 2012 VOTE.

Hobey Baker Award Criteria:

1. Candidates must exhibit strength of character both on and off the ice.

2. Candidates must contribute to the integrity of the team and display outstanding skills in all phases of the game.

3. Consideration should be given to scholastic achievement and sportmanship.

4. Candidates must comply with all NCAA rules: be full time students in an accredited NCAA college or university; and complete 50% or more of the season.

Jack’s Pledge Video

murphhockey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:15:28 +0000

Every hockey player should take Jack’s pledge. Play safe, play smart!

Local Arizona Cactus Cup MLK Tourney

murphhockey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:43:07 +0000

This Friday, marks the start of the Pee Wee AA Division Cactus Cup Hockey Tournament in Arizona. The Phoenix Firebirds are ready to face the Boulder Bison Hockey Club in Peoria. Saturday we face another team from Colorado, the Littleton Hawks. On Sunday, the Phoenix Firebirds take on a local team the Arizona Runners, and the Semi Final games are Sunday night. The Championship game is scheduled for 8:40am in Peoria on Monday. Let’s go Firebirds!!

Follow along with the action, sign up at EZTrackers.com for games scores. It is going to be a long, and fun weekend of hockey in Peoria, AZ!

Official Jack Jablonski Trust Fund Shirt

murphhockey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:30:56 +0000

Sauce Hockey believes in miracles and is asking for support for Jack Jablonski! Check out this awesome Official #13 Jack Jablonski Trust Fund shirt, all profits donated to Jack and his family. We are a hockey family and need to rally behind Jack and his family during this tragic time! I believe, and ordered my shirt!

Training at Chandler MMA with the Master!

murphhockey — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:43:42 +0000

I have been working out at Chandler MMA for a little over a month. In the beginning it was really hard, and my muscles hurt bad! Now that I have a routine and I’ve been going regularly, I feel stronger!

Murph working out with Master McGowan

Working out with Master McGowan twice a week, has also given me more confidence. I am doing exercises that will also help me in hockey, I use weights to mimic my face-off and I’m working on that explosive first three steps, while building stronger muscles!

Training is another part to being successful in hockey and if you put in the time, you will see results! Master McGowan trains out of Polar Ice Chandler, he inspires me to keep working hard, go see him and he will inspire you too!

Jr. Sharks WIN the Wild West Showdown Banner

murphhockey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:28:55 +0000

Congrats to the San Jose Sharks for taking home the Wild West Showdown Tourney Banner, in the PeeWee Division!! The Arizona Runners came in second, followed by the DYHA Phoenix Firebirds and 4th place went to the La Jolla Jaguars who gave a battle each game they played.

The Sharks had a full hockey schedule playing in the tourney, as well as scrimmaging the DYHA Firebirds 99 team. They put in a full weekend and still found the steam to WIN the banner!

Sharks #7 Scott and I played together for Team Northwest two years ago, in Calgary, Canada at the Stampede Challenge. Small hockey world!

Great Thanksgiving Tourney!! Fun weekend of hockey! Very thankful for my hockey friends everywhere!!

Wild West Showdown Hockey Tourney

murphhockey — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:13:20 +0000

I am thankful every year, that I have the opportunity to play the best sport … HOCKEY! There is nothing better, than eating turkey and preparing for a big hockey tourney weekend!

The 4th Annual Wild West Showdown Invitational Hockey Tournament is being hosted by the Arizona Amateur Alliance. The Tourney is open to teams in the PeeWee and Bantam division, the games are being played out of Oceanside Ice, Tempe and Arcadia Ice, Phoenix.

The Jr. Sharks and the La Jolla Jaguars are coming in from California, and the Arizona Runners and DYHA Phoenix Firebirds will compete in the Pee Wee Division. Should be a competitive weekend of hockey!

Warrior Hockey Tournament in Detroit, MI

murphhockey — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:21:05 +0000

I had such a great time in Detroit! The Warrior Hockey Tournament was a great experience and the Phoenix Firebirds got to play some top notch teams. The Firebirds beat the Michigan Nationals 5-2, but lost to the Mississauga Reps 5-4 and Comcast 4-0, but we tied Victory Honda 1-1. Not a bad showing for a team from Arizona, eh?

#13 Datsyuk

While we were in Detroit; my mom and I went to Hockey Town Cafe for lunch. Afterward, we grabbed some Detroit Tigers play-off game tickets. I met the goalie for the 2000 Little Caesars’ team outside Comerica Park. By the 7th inning it was time to head for Joe Louis Arena to see a Detroit Red Wings game. We had great seats and I was able to see Datsyuk up close. He is one of my favorite players. Pavel has some sick stick-handling hands and is an amazing Center!

Max, Adrian & Murph

The biggest highlight for me, was seeing some of my former teammates from the Florida Jr. Panthers. They were playing in the Elite 99 division at the tournament, they now play as the Florida Alliance.

Skate Sharpening

The guys at Novi Ice Rink did an amazing job sharpening my skates, great cut! I had a great time in Detroit, and highly recommend the Warrior Hockey Tournament.