Troy Murray
15 Interesting Facts
Troy Murray was a Selke Trophy-winning center and Stanley Cup champion who spent over four decades in hockey as a star player and beloved Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster.
He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 1986 as the NHL's best defensive forward while playing for Chicago.
He won a Stanley Cup championship as a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.
He recorded a career-high 45 goals and 99 points during the 1985-86 NHL season.
He captained Canada's national junior team to a gold medal at the 1982 World Junior Championship.
He was selected 57th overall in the third round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
He won an NCAA national championship with the University of North Dakota in 1982.
He served as team captain for the Winnipeg Jets after being traded there in July 1991.
He was named the WCHA Rookie of the Year for the 1980-81 collegiate hockey season.
He scored his first NHL playoff goal on April 19, 1982, against the St. Louis Blues.
He formed a Chicago-based rock band named the Chicago Six alongside teammates and members of the Chicago Bears.
He played in two Western Hockey League games for the Lethbridge Broncos during the 1979-80 season, scoring one goal and one assist.
He made his NHL regular season debut on April 4, 1982, in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota North Stars.
He won the Best Radio Play-by-Play Award four times at the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Silver Dome Awards as a broadcaster.
He scored four career hat tricks in the NHL, with three of them coming in a single two-month span early in 1986.
He served as team president of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association following his retirement from active play.
About Troy Murray
Troy Murray was a skilled defensive centre who played 15 professional seasons, spent largely with the Chicago Blackhawks. He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 1986 following a 99-point season and later captured a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. After retiring as a player, he enjoyed a distinguished career as a radio and television color analyst for Chicago.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Frank J. Selke Trophy
1986
Stanley Cup Champion
1996
World Junior Championship Gold Medal
1982
NCAA Title
1982
Player Information & Stats
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Teams & Career
Troy Murray played for 6 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1980.