Rob Murray is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a center and left winger. He began his career in the minor leagues, playing for the Flint Spirits and the Saginaw Hawks. In 1987, he was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the sixth round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Murray made his NHL debut in the 1989-90 season, playing for the Capitals. He played in 13 games that season, scoring one goal and one assist. He spent the majority of the season playing for the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Baltimore Skipjacks.
Over the next few seasons, Murray bounced between the NHL and AHL, playing for the Capitals, the Winnipeg Jets, and the Ottawa Senators. He also played for several minor league teams, including the Moncton Hawks, the Fort Wayne Komets, and the Las Vegas Thunder.
In the 1993-94 season, Murray played for the Senators, appearing in 47 games and scoring six goals and 10 assists. He also played in 10 playoff games that season, scoring one goal and one assist.
Murray's best season in the NHL came in the 1995-96 season, when he played for the Phoenix Coyotes. He appeared in 70 games that season, scoring 10 goals and 17 assists. He also played in seven playoff games that season, scoring one goal and one assist.
After the 1995-96 season, Murray returned to the minor leagues, playing for the Houston Aeros and the Milwaukee Admirals. He retired from professional hockey after the 1998-99 season.
Throughout his career, Murray was known for his physical play and his ability to play both center and left wing. He was also a solid penalty killer and was often used in defensive situations.
After retiring from hockey, Murray became a coach. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Admirals in 1999. He then went on to coach several minor league teams, including the Augusta Lynx, the Utah Grizzlies, and the Worcester Sharks.
In 2012, Murray was named the head coach of the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. He led the team to the Kelly Cup championship in his first season as head coach. He remained with the Aces until the team folded in 2017.
Overall, Rob Murray had a solid career as a professional hockey player, playing in over 300 NHL games and scoring 38 goals and 51 assists. He also had a successful coaching career, winning a championship in the ECHL.
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