| Murray Myers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1952 Imperial, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Philadelphia Blazers Vancouver Blazers Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| NHL Draft | 57th overall, 1972 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1972–1978 | ||
Murray Myers (born February 9, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He played 148 games in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia Blazers, Vancouver Blazers and Cincinnati Stingers.
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