Canadian offensive defender Ryan Murphy has clarified his future: The 33-year-old has extended his contract and will remain a central figure in EHC Munich’s defense next season, as the club announced yesterday.
Strong career
Murphy has had a long and eventful career. He was considered an exceptional talent early on and was drafted in the first round of the NHL draft in 2011. He played a total of 175 games in the strongest league in the world and gained valuable experience at the highest level. He also impressed in the AHL with strong offensive values and was even named the league’s best defender. In addition to stints in North America, he also gained international experience in top leagues such as the KHL.
Move to Europe
After his time overseas, Murphy eventually found his way to Europe – and specifically to the ICEHL. There he quickly developed into one of the league’s dominant defenders. With his overview, his game intelligence and his ability to build up the game from his own zone, he was a key player for Red Bull Salzburg. He regularly made an impact, especially in the power play, and was one of the highest-scoring defenders in the league. He crowned his achievements with, among other things, two championship titles with the Bulls.
Move to sister club
The next step took him to Germany to EHC Munich last season. Murphy seamlessly continued his strong performances there too. In the DEL he immediately became a mainstay in the team – both defensively and offensively. With the contract extension that has now taken place, Munich is sending a clear signal: top defender Ryan Murphy remains a central building block for the Bulls.
Photo by Gintare Karpaviciute – EC Red Bull Salzburg
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