Dan Murphy (ice hockey)

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Dan Murphy
Born (1976-05-06) May 6, 1976 (age 46)
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Worcester IceCats
Peoria Rivermen
Quebec Citadelles
Philadelphia Phantoms
Springfield Falcons
Trenton Titans
Milwaukee Admirals
Lexington Men O' War
Alaska Aces
Fort Worth Brahmas
Playing career 1993–2005

Daniel Murphy is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender who was a two-time All-American for Clarkson. [1]

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Career

Murphy began attending Clarkson University in 1994 after a three-year stint with his home-town junior team, the Nanaimo Clippers. Murphy became the first freshman goaltender to start for the Golden Knights since 1972. Dan helped the team win the ECAC Hockey regular season title. His numbers improved greatly as a sophomore and he finished in the top 10 in the nation with a 2.70 goals against average. Dan was named an All American after his sophomore season and he earned a spot on the All-American Second Team. Clarkson University made its second consecutive NCAA appearance with Murphy as their goaltender and lost a closely-fought game against top-seeded Boston University. Murphy improved again as a junior, winning 27 games and leading Clarkson to another league championship. While the team fell in the ECAC championship game, Clarkson received the top eastern seed and was expected to make a run for the NCAA Championship. For his senior season, Murphy played in 23 games and had a record of 10–9–2. Murphy finished his college career as Clarkson's All-Time Wins Leader. [2] Clarkson finished second in the ECAC and made their fourth consecutive NCAA appearance. They were set against CC in the First Round bout couldn't exact their revenge, losing 3–1. Murphy became the ECAC All Time Wins leader with 85 wins, a record that stands to this day.

After graduating, Murphy began his professional career signing with the St Louis Blues (NHL) and split the season between the Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) and the Worcester Ice Cats (AHL). His second pro season he signed a 1-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) and found himself with the Quebec Citadelles. Murphy was an AHL All-Star that year. Murphy was traded at the deadline to the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) and signed a 3-year deal with Philadelphia. During his time with the Flyers Dan would play for the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), the Springfield Falcons (AHL) and Trenton Tians (ECHL) Upon completion of his contract he signed with the Lexington Men’O’War (ECHL) and then the Alaska Aces (ECHL). Dan's final season was with the Fort Worth Brahmas (CHL). His season was cut short due to a career ending back injury which caused him to retire. He finished his 7-year professional career with Fort Worth. [3]

Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1991–92 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 198609197905.16.83210026204.650.833
1992–93 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 4214200222419915.36.8567344262803.920.906
1993–94 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 5218300284625205.31.8815143002505.000.867
1994–95 Clarkson University ECAC 372394215711803.28.889————————
1995–96 Clarkson University ECAC 3825103222410012.70.912————————
1996–97 Clarkson University ECAC 372710021628432.33.917————————
1997–98 Clarkson University ECAC 23109212664822.27.907————————
1998–99 Worcester IceCats AHL 82414102603.81.846————————
1998–99 Peoria Rivermen ECHL 291610216729213.30.9023121801103.670.888
1999–00 Quebec Citadelles AHL 33169115736232.37.924————————
1999–00 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 51402581703.95.864————————
2000–01 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 202080906.75.795————————
2000–01 Springfield Falcons AHL 164728245103.71.875————————
2000–01 Trenton Titans ECHL 157718623322.30.925310156803.080.895
2001–02 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 42102081203.46.915————————
2001–02 Trenton Titans ECHL 453010426629432.12.9217344221802.560.908
2002–03 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 101060404.00.862————————
2002–03 Lexington Men O' War ECHL 4321193259112322.85.90720285805.640.867
2003–04 Alaska Aces ECHL 5127203301513812.75.8987344351912.620.914
2004–05 Fort Worth Brahmas CHL 381814421369922.78.900————————
BCJHL totals113405605,98953015.31.86713487525504.380.890
NCAA totals135853797,80935062.69.906————————
ECHL totals183101661312,17848092.66.9082491112796412.980.902
AHL totals69252843,41318133.15.896————————
CHL totals38181442,1369922.78.900————————

Awards and honors

AwardYear-AHL-American Hockey League All Star 2000-2001 1997-98 [4]
All-ECAC Hockey All Time Wins Leader 1997-98 [4]
All-ECHL Hockey All Star 2001-2002 [4]
All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team 1994–95 [5]
AHCA East Second-Team All-American 1995–96 [1]
All-ECAC Hockey Second Team 1996–97 [4]
AHCA East Second-Team All-American 1996–97 [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Clarkson Men's Hockey 2017-18 Media Guide". Clarkson Golden Knights. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  3. ↑ "CLARKSON Hockey Alumni - DAN MURPHY". Clarkson Golden Knights. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ "ECAC All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
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