
Troy Norman Murray
Canadian ice hockey player and broadcaster
- Lifespan
- July 31, 1962 – March 7, 2026Jul 31, 1962 – Mar 7, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, USAChicago, IL

Canadian ice hockey player and broadcaster
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Troy was born
· Chicago, Illinois, USA
Won Award
Murray was chosen to play for Team Canada at the 1982 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he was named team captain and led Canada to a gold medal victory. His international leadership at such a young age foreshadowed the captaincy roles he would later hold in the NHL.
Won Award
Murray was chosen to play for Team Canada at the 1982 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he was named team captain and led Canada to a gold medal victory. His international leadership at such a young age foreshadowed the captaincy roles he would later hold in the NHL.
Won Award
In 1982, Troy Murray helped the University of North Dakota capture the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship, showcasing the talent that had made him a two-time WCHA Second All-Star Team selection. He led the Fighting Sioux in scoring as a freshman, establishing himself as one of the top college hockey players in the country.
Won Award
In 1982, Troy Murray helped the University of North Dakota capture the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship, showcasing the talent that had made him a two-time WCHA Second All-Star Team selection. He led the Fighting Sioux in scoring as a freshman, establishing himself as one of the top college hockey players in the country.
Career Achievement
Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 57th overall pick in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Murray joined the team and spent 12 seasons as a key player. He ranks 18th on the Blackhawks all-time assists list with 291, 19th in points with 488, and 21st in goals with 197, establishing himself as one of the franchise's most productive forwards.
Career Achievement
Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 57th overall pick in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Murray joined the team and spent 12 seasons as a key player. He ranks 18th on the Blackhawks all-time assists list with 291, 19th in points with 488, and 21st in goals with 197, establishing himself as one of the franchise's most productive forwards.
Won Award
During the 1985-86 season, Murray scored 99 points and was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward. The award recognized his rare combination of offensive production and defensive responsibility that made him one of the most complete two-way players in the league that season.
Won Award
During the 1985-86 season, Murray scored 99 points and was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward. The award recognized his rare combination of offensive production and defensive responsibility that made him one of the most complete two-way players in the league that season.
Won Award
Murray won the Stanley Cup, hockey's ultimate prize, as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. The championship validated a career that had seen him play 915 NHL games across multiple teams, scoring 230 goals and 354 assists, and cemented his legacy as one of the most accomplished Canadian hockey players of his generation.
Won Award
Murray won the Stanley Cup, hockey's ultimate prize, as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. The championship validated a career that had seen him play 915 NHL games across multiple teams, scoring 230 goals and 354 assists, and cemented his legacy as one of the most accomplished Canadian hockey players of his generation.
Career Achievement
After his playing career ended, Murray joined the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team as a TV studio analyst starting in the 1998-99 season. He transitioned to radio as the colour analyst on WGN 720 broadcasts, earning a Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association for Best Radio Play-By-Play in 2015 alongside partners John Wiedeman and Judd Sirott.
Career Achievement
After his playing career ended, Murray joined the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team as a TV studio analyst starting in the 1998-99 season. He transitioned to radio as the colour analyst on WGN 720 broadcasts, earning a Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association for Best Radio Play-By-Play in 2015 alongside partners John Wiedeman and Judd Sirott.
Troy Murray passed away