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He was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Glen Murray
Glen Murray was a 1,000-game NHL veteran power forward and two-time All-Star best remembered for his goal-scoring seasons with the Boston Bruins.
Position
Right Wing
Jersey
#27
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He won a gold medal representing Canada at the 2004 World Championships in the Czech Republic.
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He scored a career-high 44 goals and 92 points during the 2002–03 NHL season.
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He appeared in over 1,000 regular season games during his 16-season NHL career.
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He was selected to play in two consecutive NHL All-Star Games in 2003 and 2004.
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He played junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League for three seasons.
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He was traded back to Boston in October 2001 in a major blockbust deal that sent Jason Allison to Los Angeles.
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He was named one of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of All Time during the team's centennial celebration.
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He was originally traded from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles in exchange for Ed Olczyk.
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He received the Bruins Three Stars Award three times during his career, in 2003, 2004, and 2007.
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He was appointed as the Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Kings after his playing career ended.
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He signed a four-year, $16.6 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins in August 2005.
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He represented Canada at the 1998 World Championships in Switzerland, recording three points in five games.
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In his final junior season with Sudbury in 1991–92, he recorded 84 points in just 54 regular season games.
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His contract was bought out by Boston in July 2008 following an injury arbitration dispute regarding ankle surgery.
About Glen Murray
Glen Murray was a prolific Canadian right winger who played 16 seasons in the NHL, primarily for the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings. Known for his powerful shot, he enjoyed a career year in 2002-03 when he scored 44 goals and 92 points. Following his playing career, he transitioned into executive roles, serving as the Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Kings.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL All-Star Game
2003
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NHL All-Star Game
2004
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IIHF World Championship Gold Medal
2004
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Bruins Three Stars Award
2003
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Named One of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of All Time
2023
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Glen Murray.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing
Jersey #: 27
Status: Retired
Age: 53 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
Born: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 337
Assists: 314
Points: 651
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1991
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings Boston Bruins
Glen Murray played for 4 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1991.