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CHICAGO — The hockey community is mourning the loss of Troy Murray, a cherished former player for the Chicago Blackhawks and a respected broadcaster, as announced by the NHL.
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Chosen by the Blackhawks in the third round of the 1980 NHL Draft, Murray quickly established himself as a favorite among fans.
During the 1985-86 season, he gained recognition for his defensive prowess by winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded to the league’s best defensive forward.
Following his playing career, Murray took on the role of radio color analyst for the Blackhawks, a position he held with distinction for over 20 years.
In 2021, he courageously revealed his battle with cancer, as reported by the NHL.
He died on Saturday at the age of 63.
Blackhawks Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz shared the following statement:
“The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply heartbroken today as we mourn the loss of Troy Murray, our beloved “Muzz,” and our love and support go out to his family.
Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk, so far beyond his incredible playing career with a presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years.
He was admired by his teammates and our players, and was so proud to connect generations of Blackhawks through his work with the Blackhawks Alumni Association.
He jumped at every call to support our local community with our Foundation. He never missed a chance to say ‘hello’ in our press box and always knew the perfect time for a joke just when someone around the office needed it most.
And he absolutely loved bringing Blackhawks hockey to you, our fans, night after night with a dedication to his craft that never wavered to the very end.
During his long and hard battle with cancer, it was often said that Troy didn’t have any ‘give up’ in him. While our front office simply won’t be the same without him, we will carry that spirit forward every day in his honor. We’ll miss you, Muzz.”
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