John Murray (ice hockey, born 1924) explained

John Murray
Birth Date:21 January 1924
Birth Place:Hampstead, London, England
Death Date:18 November 2017 (aged 93)
Position:Forward
League:ENL
Team:Wembley Lions

John Cyril Mole "Johnny" Murray (21 January 1924 – 18 November 2017) was a British professional ice hockey player, coach and administrator.

Early life

Murray was born in Hampstead, London, England. He attended the Harlow Technical College.[1]

Career

Murray played for the Wembley Lions between 1939 and 1967 and also played on the national team on numerous occasions including the 1948 Winter Olympics in St Moritz. Latterly he was the national team captain and coach. After he retired from playing, Murray became a member of the British Ice Hockey Association and served on the British Olympic Committee. He was inducted into the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Murray . 2023-03-26 . www.britishicehockeyhalloffame.com.
  2. Web site: British ice hockey legend Murray passes away after a lifetime of devotion to his sport. insidethegames.biz. 29 November 2017.