Quad City's John Murray Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
March 19, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (March 19, 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 March 17, 2013. This marks the second time this season that Murray has won the weekly award (also won for the week of January 22-28)
In recognition of this weekly achievement, Murray will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Murray played in a pair of games for the Flock, both wins, allowing just three goals on 74 shots (.959 save percentage). On Sunday, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania native stopped all 35 shots faced in a 6-0 win over Missouri in Moline. It was his second shutout of the season.
CHL Goaltending Leaders
On the season, Murray is 14-11-6 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
John Murray, Quad City Mallards
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 2-0-0
GAA: 1.50
Goals Allowed: 3
Saves: 71
Save %: 0.959
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
Feb. 5- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Feb. 12- Brad Fogal, Fort Worth Brahmas
Feb. 19- Shane Madolora, Tulsa Oilers
Feb. 26- Danny Battochio, Rapid City Rush
Mar. 5- Aaron Dell, Allen Americans
Mar. 12- Adam Russo, Arizona Sundogs
Mar.19- John Murray, Quad City Mallards
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- Robinson Nets Game-Winner in 4-3 Win over Allen - Wichita Thunder
- Postseason Bound: Denver Earns Playoff Spot in 4-3 OT Loss - Denver Cutthroats
- Mallards Clinch Playoff Berth with Overtime Win - Quad City Mallards
- Oilers Fall to Rush in Series Finale - Tulsa Oilers
- Mavericks Battle Back to Beat Blaze, 4-2 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Blaze Eliminated in Battle with Mavericks - Bloomington Blaze
- Sundogs Clinch Playoff Spot - Arizona Sundogs
- Mavericks Playoff Tickets on Sale Thursday - Kansas City Mavericks
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