Fathers Know Best
The following article featuring former Cornell standout Douglas Murray appeared April 15 on the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) Web site.
By Chris Lomon
NHLPA.com
A season that started out in less than stellar fashion has seen the San Jose Sharks surge to another Pacific Division crown. The reason for the turnaround? Defenceman Douglas Murray will tell you it’s the fathers who seem to know best.
After stumbling out of the gates in 2010-11, the Sharks, who initially appeared once again quite capable of taking a run at the Stanley Cup before the season began, looked anything but a legitimate contender for the title in early January.
“We weren’t playing the way we were capable of,” said Murray, who was selected in the eighth round, 241st overall by the Sharks in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. “We were on a long losing streak. Actually, it’s pretty funny how we turned it around. We had our fathers join us on road trip and then we won three games. They’re taking credit for it all.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHLPA Web site by clicking here.
