Around the Rinks – Tue 19 Feb 19

Good morning, hockey fans!

Another busy few days ahead so what better way to the start the day by having all the morning’s headlines in one handy bundle?  Let’s not waste any time and get straight in

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Belfast Giants netminder Stephen Murphy is preparing for his big night as his testimonial night is finally here (UTV Sport, BBC NI Sport)

Meanwhile, Murphy lavished praise on his team-mate Tyler Beskorowany and says he’s happy to be backup to his netminding rival (British Ice Hockey)

Ahead of the game tonight, Belfast Giants have provided some information about the game, including ticket prices and which players are taking part (Belfast Giants)

Sheffield Steelers rule out move for Nottingham Panthers legend Corey Neilson as a possible replacement for Tom Barrasso, who is expected to leave at the end of the season (Sheffield Star)

Fife Flyers coach Todd Dutiaume has sympathy for his team’s fans after a weekend that saw them lose both games (BBC Sport Scotland)

In case you didn’t get a chance to catch it, our Monday After blog looked primarily at the great week Guildford Flames have enjoyed this week (British Ice Hockey)

Nottingham Panthers’ Kevin Henderson spoke to Panthers Radio about their weekend and the impending visit of Coventry Blaze on Wednesday (Nottingham Panthers)

And, this man is waiting for your questions for this week’s Q & A:

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