Mike Murphy (ice hockey, born 1989)

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Mike Murphy
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Murphy with the Charlotte Checkers in 2011
Born (1989-01-15) January 15, 1989 (age 35)
Inverary, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Carolina Hurricanes
Spartak Moscow
Dornbirner EC
NHL draft 165th overall, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2009–2015

Michael Murphy (born January 15, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Murphy is currently an assistant coach for the Queen's Golden Gaels women's ice hockey. He last played with Dornbirner EC of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL).

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Murphy has the unique distinction of being the only goalie in league history to record a regulation loss before allowing a goal in his career, which he achieved during a 7–6 loss to the Calgary Flames on December 6, 2011.

Playing career

Murphy was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the sixth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft with the 165th overall pick. On March 18, 2009, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes. [1] In 2007–08, Murphy led the Belleville Bulls to the finals of the J. Ross Robertson Cup, the OHL championship series, but they lost Game 7 to the Kitchener Rangers.

He became the first back-to-back winner of the OHL Goaltender of the Year award on April 27, 2009, after being awarded the honor for the second straight year. [2]

On December 6, 2011, Murphy was temporarily promoted to the Carolina Hurricanes from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. That same night, Murphy became the first goalie in NHL history to record a loss before allowing his first NHL goal against. [3]

On June 6, 2012, Murphy left the Hurricanes and signed a one-year deal in the Russian Kontinental Hockey League with Spartak Moscow. During the 2012–13 season, Murphy started in only 7 games with Spartak before opting for a release to return to the Charlotte Checkers on March 26, 2013. [4]

On July 11, 2013, Murphy was officially returned to the Carolina Hurricanes system, signing to a one-year, two-way contract. [5]

On June 16, 2014, Murphy opted to return to Europe in signing a one-year contract with Austrian club, Dornbirner EC of the EBEL. [6] Murphy made 7 appearances for 1 win with the Bulldogs, before he was released from his contract on November 4, 2014.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTLMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2005–06 Kingston Voyageurs OPJHL 3316132—10233.30—403174190.665—
2005–06 Belleville Bulls OHL 311093905.80.842————————
2006–07 Belleville BullsOHL188629956103.68.900————————
2007–08 Belleville BullsOHL493674294211032.24.9291914310854212.32.927
2008–09 Belleville BullsOHL544094316911052.08.9411710710074302.56.916
2009–10 Albany River Rats AHL 20109011095222.81.917————————
2010–11 Charlotte Checkers AHL392111321599122.53.91914708173512.57.919
2011–12 Charlotte CheckersAHL371815220399312.74.908————————
2011–12 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 201036000.001.000————————
2012–13 Spartak Moscow KHL 71503172304.34.877————————
2012–13 Charlotte CheckersAHL101060505.04.85710035406.95.800
2013–14 Charlotte CheckersAHL1941109316203.99.881————————
2014–15 Dornbirner EC EBEL 71503502303.94.846————————
NHL totals201036000.001.000————————

Awards and honors

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References

  1. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Mike Murphy". Carolina Hurricanes . 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  2. ↑ "Mike Murphy named OHL goaltender of the year". Ontario Hockey League . 2009-04-27. Archived from the original on April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  3. ↑ stuhackel. "'Canes goalie Murphy makes weird history". SI.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  4. ↑ "Checkers bring back Murphy on a try-out". American Hockey League . 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
  5. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Murphy". Carolina Hurricanes . 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  6. ↑ "Dornbirner signs two imports". Austrian Hockey League . 2014-06-16. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
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  8. ↑ "OHL wins four awards at 2008-09 CHL awards ceremony". Ontario Hockey League . 2009-05-23. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
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