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He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, appearing in over 1,000 career regular season games.
15 Interesting Facts About Murray Craven
Murray Craven was a dependable NHL two-way forward who scored 759 points in 1,071 games across an 18-season career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#32
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
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He reached the Stanley Cup Final three times during his career, twice with Philadelphia and once with Vancouver.
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He was selected 17th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.
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He served as the Senior Vice President of the Vegas Golden Knights during their inaugural expansion years.
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He finished his regular season NHL career with 266 goals and 493 assists for a total of 759 points in 1,071 games.
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He was traded from Detroit to Philadelphia in 1984 in a deal for aging superstar Darryl Sittler.
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He played junior hockey for his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL, where his father also played and coached.
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He scored a career-high 30 goals during the 1987-88 season while leading his team in points with 76.
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He was named to the WHL East Second All-Star Team in 1984 after scoring 94 points in just 46 WHL games.
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His son Joel joined the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2018, making them a three-generation family to play for the franchise.
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He was on the losing end of the only two Stanley Cup Final series between 1971 and 2001 to go to a full seven games.
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He oversaw the construction of City National Arena in Las Vegas and was dubbed the team's master builder by Sports Illustrated in 2017.
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He made his NHL debut at age 18 straight out of training camp, recording 11 points in 31 games during his rookie campaign.
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He scored 10 points in 16 playoff games to help Chicago reach the Western Conference Finals in 1995 after being traded from Vancouver.
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He represented Canada twice at the IIHF World Championships in 1989 and 1991, winning two silver medals.
About Murray Craven
Murray Craven was a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the NHL between 1982 and 2000. Renowned as a versatile two-way forward, he amassed 759 points across 1,071 games and appeared in three Stanley Cup Finals. After retiring, he served as a key executive for the Vegas Golden Knights during their inaugural expansion.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Reached Stanley Cup Final
1985
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Reached Stanley Cup Final
1987
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Reached Stanley Cup Final
1994
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WHL East Second All-Star Team
1984
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Over 1,000 NHL Games Played
1998-99
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Murray Craven.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 32
Status: Retired
Age: 62 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 266
Assists: 493
Points: 759
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1982
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings Philadelphia Flyers Hartford Whalers Vancouver Canucks Chicago Blackhawks San Jose Sharks
Murray Craven played for 6 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1982.