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Penguins' Murray Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week

February 9, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, in conjunction with the American Hockey League announced today that goaltender Matt Murray has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 8, 2015.

Murray stopped 64 of 65 shots in two starts last week, posting a 2-0-0 record, a 0.50 goals-against average and a .985 save percentage.

On Tuesday night, Murray made 28 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, backstopping Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a 4-0 win over Springfield. Then on Sunday, Murray took another shutout bid late into the third period before allowing a 5-on-3 power-play goal and settling for a 3-1 win at Bridgeport behind a 36-save effort.

A third-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2012, Murray (13-8-2) leads the AHL with a 1.86 goals-against average, ranks fourth with a .929 save percentage and is tied for the league lead with five shutouts in 25 appearances for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. The 20-year-old rookie from Thunder Bay, Ont., played four junior seasons at Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) before making his professional debut with Wilkes-Barre at the end of the 2013-14 campaign.

In recognition of his achievement, Murray will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Penguins home game.

The Penguins begin a three-game homestand on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as they host the Binghamton Senators at 7:05 p.m. The third Eyewitness News Fan Friday will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton faces the Portland Pirates. Fans have a chance to purchase lower-bowl end zone seats for just $14 and select draft beers at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will be just $2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Individual tickets for all Penguins home games are available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, online at TicketMaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

Penguins season tickets, including 12-game and 10-ticket flex vouchers, are available directly through the Penguins ticket offices at 570-208-7367.

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