Quad City's John Murray Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
January 29, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (January 29, 2013) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Quad City Mallards goaltender John Murray has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending January 27, 2013.
In recognition of his achievement, Murray will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Murray started both games this past weekend in Arizona against the Sundogs and earned points in each of them. On Friday night, Murray turned away 36 shots earning his first shutout of the season and fourth in his CHL career. He followed that performance up with a 32 save effort in his team's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sundogs. On the week, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania native stopped 68 of the 70 shots he faced (.971 save percentage).
CHL Goaltending Leaders
On the season, Murray is 9-8-5 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
John Murray, Quad City Mallards
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 1-0-1
Shutouts: 1
GAA: 0.96
Goals Allowed: 2
Saves: 68
Save %: 0.971
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 23- Steve Silverthorn, Allen Americans
Oct. 30- Joe Palmer, Quad City Mallards
Nov. 6- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Nov. 13- Ian Keserich, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 20- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Nov. 27- Mathieu Corbeil, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 4- Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth Brahmas
Dec. 11- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 18- Aaron Dell, Allen Americans
Dec. 25- Torrie Jung, Wichita Thunder
Jan. 1- Neil Conway, Quad City Mallards
Jan. 8- Mike Clemente, Missouri Mavericks
Jan. 15- Tim Boron, Rapid City Rush
Jan. 22- Adam Russo, Arizona Sundogs
Jan. 29- John Murray, Quad City Mallards
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