Bob Murdoch (ice hockey, born 1954)

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Bob Murdoch
Born (1954-01-29) January 29, 1954 (age 70)
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for California Golden Seals
Cleveland Barons
St. Louis Blues
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 19721980

Robert Lovell "Bob" Murdoch (born January 29, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger.

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Career

Murdoch played 260 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, and St. Louis Blues. Murdoch is the brother of Don Murdoch.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1972–73 Edmonton Oil Kings WCHL 10000
1973–74 Cranbrook Royals WIHL 48372461
1974–75 Salt Lake Golden Eagles CHL 76333063661166128
1975–76 California Golden Seals NHL 7822274953
1976–77 Cleveland Barons NHL5723194230
1977–78 Cleveland BaronsNHL7114264027
1978–79 St. Louis Blues NHL5413132617
1978–79 Salt Lake Golden EaglesCHL61120
1979–80 Salt Lake Golden EaglesCHL298142223
1979–80 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 21591419
NHL totals2607285157127

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