Sponsored Player - Derek Morris
The Phoenix Coyotes Booster Club
is sponsoring Derek Morris during the 2007-2008 season. Each
time Derek scores a goal in Phoenix, the Booster Club makes a donation to
Coyotes Charities.We
will keep track of Derek's activities during the season on this
page.
Beth Champie Memorial Trophy Presentation
The Phoenix Coyotes Booster Club selected Derek
Morris as the inaugural recipient of the Beth Champie Memorial
Trophy, presented to the player who demonstrates the most dedication
to the fans and the community.
The trophy was presented in an on-ice ceremony
before the final game of the season. Heather Schroeder,
Booster Club president, presented the trophy to Derek.
Coyotes Charities Check Presentation
The Booster Club presented Coyotes Charities with a check for the
sponsorship of Derek Morris in a pre-game ceremony on March 20th.
This donation was just a dream at the beginning of the
season, but
thanks to the dedication of the Booster Club members was made a
reality during this presentation.
For Morris, first pass is the simple solution
Dan Rosen | NHL.com staff writer
Morris having stellar season
Jim Gintonio, The Arizona Republic Dec. 20, 2007
Morris holds steady for Coyotes
Jim Gintonio, The Arizona
Republic, 10/23/07 Thank you Derek Morris!
GOAL #5 - At the Colorado Avalanche game on February
22nd, Derek got his fifth goal of the season with just 2.8
seconds remaining in the game. His goal tied the score and
earned the Coyotes one all important point. The game ended
up going to a marathon 12 round shootout, where the Avalanche
pulled ahead to win. This clutch goal resulted in yet
another donation to Coyotes Charities by the Booster Club.
GOAL #4 - At the Calgary Flames game on February 19th, Derek got his
fourth goal of the season. It was a beautiful power play
goal during the second period. Unfortunately, the Flames
went on to win the game. But with this goal, the Phoenix
Coyotes Booster Club made a donation to Coyotes Charities.
GOAL #3 - At the Buffalo Sabres matinee on January 21st, Derek Morris
got his fourth goal of the season! It was one of three
goals scored during the second period, in a game that the
Coyotes eventually won 6-2. Thank you Derek! With
this goal, the Phoenix Coyotes Booster Club made a donation to
Coyotes Charities. GOAL #2 - At the Toronto Maple Leafs
game on December 24th, Derek Morris scored his second home goal!
With this goal, the Phoenix Coyotes Booster Club made a donation
to Coyotes Charities!
GOAL #1 - At the game on October 20th,
Derek Morris scored a goal against the Red Wings. With
this goal, the Phoenix Coyotes Booster Club makes a donation to
Coyotes Charities.
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