Bob Murray
Born (1948-07-16) July 16, 1948
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Atlanta Flames
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 19711977

Robert John Murray (born July 16, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.[1] He played 194 games for the Atlanta Flames and Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1977. Prior to turning professional Murray played for Michigan Tech, and also spent time in the minor American Hockey League and Central Hockey League.

Early life

Murray was born in Peterborough, Ontario. After playing four seasons at Michigan Tech, where he was named a WCHA First All-Star and NCAA West First All-American in 1971, Murray was signed as a territorial exemption by the Montreal Canadiens in September 1971.[1]

Career

Murray played two seasons in the AHL for the Nova Scotia Voyageurs, the Canadiens' affiliate. Prior to the 1973–74 NHL season he was traded for a third-round draft pick to the Atlanta Flames, where he played one and a half seasons before being traded again to the Vancouver Canucks for Gerry Meehan, March 9, 1975.[2][3]

He played 194 NHL games with the Flames and Canucks. After the 1976–77 season he began playing in Germany, where he played another 11 years of professional hockey.[1]

Personal life

His younger brother, Jim Murray, was selected by the New York Islanders in the 16th round (226th overall) of the 1974 NHL amateur draft, but never played in the NHL.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1966–67 Peterborough Petes OHA 48391232 60000
1967–68 Michigan Tech WCHA
1968–69 Michigan Tech WCHA 312131543
1969–70 Michigan Tech WCHA 323121561
1970–71 Michigan Tech WCHA 326192567
1971–72 Nova Scotia Voyageurs AHL 731121362 1530310
1972–73 Nova Scotia Voyageurs AHL 604222661 1315629
1973–74 Atlanta Flames NHL 6203334 41012
1974–75 Atlanta Flames NHL 4233622
1974–75 Vancouver Canucks NHL 131568 501113
1975–76 Vancouver Canucks NHL 6525728 10000
1976–77 Vancouver Canucks NHL 120006
1976–77 Tulsa Oilers CHL 585162146 910114
AHL totals 13353439123 2845939
NHL totals 1946162298 1011215

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-WCHA First Team 1970–71 [5]
AHCA West All-American 1970–71 [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Bob Murray". HHOF.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  2. Little, Todd (November 9, 2012). "Gone But Not Forgotten: NHL's Atlanta Flames". SB Nation. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  3. "Trades by player: Murray, Bob J." NHL Trade Tracker. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  4. "1974 NHL Amateur Draft -- Jim Murray".
  5. "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
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