Connor Murphy

Connor Murphy
Born	March 26, 1993 Boston, Massachusetts
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Right
NHL team	Arizona Coyotes
National team	United States
NHL Draft	20th overall, 2011 Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career	2013–present

Connor Murphy (born March 26, 1993) is an American ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League. He was selected 20th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes.^[1] He was raised in Dublin, Ohio.^[2] His father is former NHL defenseman Gord Murphy.^[1]

Personal life

Murphy was born in Boston when his father, Gord was a member of the Boston Bruins. He grew up in the suburbs of Miami and Atlanta before his family settled in Dublin, Ohio when his father was appointed an assistant coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Playing career

Murphy played junior hockey with Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League.^[3] Prior to signing with the Sting, Murphy committed to Miami University,^[4] but decided to play in the Ontario Hockey League for the Sarnia Sting instead. Murphy has previously played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

On November 16, 2013, Connor made his NHL debut with the Phoenix Coyotes, and in his first NHL game he scored his first NHL goal past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback.^[5]

On July 28, 2016, Murphy signed a six-year, $23.1 million contract with the Coyotes.^[6]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing United States
World Championships
	2015 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
	2013 Russia
IIHF World U18 Championship
	2011 Germany

Murphy represented the United States internationally playing for Team USA in the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships with Team USA. He scored 3 goals and had 1 assists in 6 games during the tournament,^[7] including the overtime goal in the gold medal game against Sweden.^[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2009–10	USNTDP	USHL		2	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	USNTDP	USHL		9	3	1	4	6		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Sarnia Sting	OHL		35	8	18	26	26		6	1	2	3	6
2012–13	Sarnia Sting	OHL		33	6	12	18	32		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Portland Pirates	AHL		36	0	13	13	48		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		30	1	7	8	10		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Arizona Coyotes	NHL		73	4	3	7	42		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Arizona Coyotes	NHL		78	6	11	17	48		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				181	11	21	32	100		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011	United States	WJC18			6	3	1	4	2
2013	United States	WJC			7	0	1	1	2
2014	United States	WC	6th		5	0	0	0	0
2015	United States	WC			10	0	0	0	0
2016	United States	WC	4th		10	3	2	5	12
Junior totals					13	3	2	5	4
Senior totals					25	3	2	5	12

References

1. Gintonio, Jim (June 24, 2011). "Phoenix Coyotes pick Connor Murphy in NHL draft". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
2. "Draft Prospect Card - 2011". NHL. 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
3. Kula, Tyler. "UPDATED: Sting land Coyote draft pick Connor Murphy". The Observer. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
4. "Murphy Commits to Miami University". USHL. February 4, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
5. "Player breaking news". rotoworld.com. 2013-11-16. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
6. "Coyotes Sign Murphy to Six-Year Contract". Arizona Coyotes. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
7. "Connor Murphy". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
8. Morreale, Mike G. (April 25, 2011). "Murphy scores OT goal to lead U.S. over Sweden". NHL. Retrieved June 25, 2011.

External links

• Connor Murphy's player profile at Ontario Hockey League
• Connor Murphy's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
  
• Connor Murphy's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database