Bemidji State University

A four-year letter winner for the Bemidji State men’s hockey team, John Murphy ended his career tied for the most games played (122) in program history. As a senior, Murphy led BSU with 62 points (27 goals, 35 assists) and finished his career third in program history with 169 total points scored. His 98 career assists ranks eighth all-time at BSU while he now ranks ninth in BSU history in total points scored.

Murphy was a two-time All-American selection in 1977 and 1979, leading the Beavers to three conference championships and one national championship in 1979. He earned a selection to the 1979 NAIA All-Tournament Team and was selected to the “50 Legends for 50 Years” list for Beaver Men’s Hockey.