Former Viper McMurphy Named AJHL Player Of The Week:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Chase McMurphy was named the AJHL Player of the Week.

McMurphy in his first season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks was traded from the Surrey Eagles on November 25th, 2014.    

The Vipers acquired McMurphy on November 3rd 2013 from the AJHL Calgary Mustangs. Vernon sent forward Josh Betinol & future considerations to the Mustangs for McMurphy before sending McMurphy & future considerations (Devon Fordyce) to Surrey on January 6th 2014 for Brett Mulcahy and future considerations (Demico Hannoun & Ben Butcher). In 16 games with the Vipers McMurphy collected (5-goals-2-assists-7-points).

Chase McMurphy's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=91713

This is posted on the AJHL website:

Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week - Chase McMurphy

Posted December 22nd, 2014

Calgary Canucks forward, Chase McMurphy, is the Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week for the final week of 2014.   McMurphy scored 4 goals and 3 assists for a total of 7 points in 3 games to wrap up the AJHL schedule prior to the holiday break.  On December 17th, he recorded 4 goals and 5 points in a victory over the Olds Grizzlys and was awarded the Viterra AJHL Star of the Game.  Chase also scored the game winning goal in the victory.

Chase McMurphy is a four year veteran of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.  The 20 year-old from Chestermere, Alberta is committed to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 2015-2016 season.

McMurphy has accumulated 136 points over 182 regular season games in his career.  To date, he has recorded 10 points in 10 games this season.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League is proud to partner with Canalta Hotels to continue recognition of the AJHL Player of the Week for the 2014-2015 AJHL Season.

Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week Recipients:

• September 5th – September 14th, 2014: Jetlan Houcher, Fort McMurray Oil Barons
• September 15th – September 21st, 2014: Tommy Nixon, Sherwood Park Crusaders
• September 22nd – September 28th, 2014: Ryan Black, Bonnyville Pontiacs
• September 29th – October 5th, 2014: Austin Plevy, Brooks Bandits
• October 6th – October 12th, 2014 – Christopher Gerrie, Olds Grizzlys
• October 13th – October 19th, 2014 – Devin McDonald, Camrose Kodiaks
• October 20th – October 26th, 2014 - John Mullally, Whitecourt Wolverines
• October 27th – November 2nd, 2014: Jody Sick, Camrose Kodiaks
• November 3rd – November 9th, 2014: Brody Valette, Drumheller Dragons
• November 10th – November 16th, 2014: Jade McMullen, Grande Prairie Storm
• November 17th – November 23rd, 2014: Jacob Schofield, Drumheller Dragons
• November 24th – November 30th, 2014: Austin Plevy. Brooks Bandits
• December 1st – December 7th, 2014: Zach Fortin, Fort McMurray Oil Barons
• December 8th – December 14th, 2014: Josh Davies, Brooks Bandits
• December 15th – December 22nd. 2014: Chase McMurphy, Calgary Canucks