Dan Murphy (ice hockey)

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

Dan Murphy
Born (1976-05-06) May 6, 1976
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 19932005

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
SeasonTeamLeague GPWLTMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1991–92 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 198609197905.16.832 10026204.650.833
1992–93 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 4214200222419915.36.856 7344262803.920.906
1993–94 Nanaimo Clippers BCJHL 5218300284625205.31.881 5143002505.000.867
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 291610216729213.30.902 3121801103.670.888
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 157718623322.30.925 310156803.080.895
2001–02 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 42102081203.46.915
2001–02 Trenton Titans ECHL 453010426629432.12.921 7344221802.560.908
2002–03 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 101060404.00.862
2002–03 Lexington Men O' War ECHL 4321193259112322.85.907 20285805.640.867
2003–04 Alaska Aces ECHL 5127203301513812.75.898 7344351912.620.914
2004–05 Fort Worth Brahmas CHL 381814421369922.78.900
BCJHL totals 113405605,98953015.31.867 13487525504.380.890
NCAA totals 135853797,80935062.69.906
ECHL totals 183101661312,17848092.66.908 2491112796412.980.902
AHL totals 69252843,41318133.15.896
CHL totals 38181442,1369922.78.900

Awards and honors

Award Year - 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]

References

  1. "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. "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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