Connor Murphy

About

Connor Murphy (born March 26, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player who was a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 20th overall in the 2011 NHL entry draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, and has also played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was the son of former NHL defenseman Gord Murphy.

As a youth, Murphy played in the 2006 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets minor ice hockey team. He later played junior ice hockey with the Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League. Prior to signing with the Sting, Murphy committed to Miami University, 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, Murphy made his NHL debut with the Phoenix Coyotes, and in his first NHL game he scored his first NHL goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindbäck.
On July 28, 2016, Murphy signed a six-year, $23.1 million contract with the Coyotes.