Michael Gutnick

“These guys are my brothers. I’d do anything for them.”

San Jose Barracuda head equipment manager Michael Murphy suited up as the backup goaltender on New Year’s Eve. I spoke to him about that experience and more in my latest for San Jose Hockey Now.

Meet Michael Murphy: Equipment Manager Turned Backup Goaltender | San Jose Hockey Now Head Equipment Manager Michael Murphy suited up as the San Jose Barracuda's backup goaltender in a 4-0 win over the Stockton Heat last Friday.

Positive COVID-19 cases, same-day cross-country flights, and postponements were just a few of the wrinkles this week within the San Jose Sharks and San Jose Barracuda.

My latest for San Jose Hockey Now:

COVID-Battered Barracuda Grapple Through "Chaotic" Week - San Jose Hockey Now Out of nowhere, the San Jose Sharks recalled 5 players from the Barracuda. How did Roy Sommer and the Cuda players deal with that?