TERRY RODNEY MURRAY
Master Athlete/Coach – Class of 2021
Attended S.H.S 1965-1967
Defined as a family man with an extraordinary ability to teach the game of hockey, Terry’s successes as a player and as a coach are endless. Tagged as a hard working defenseman, disciplined and smart, he was always well-prepared. It’s only natural that his coaching career took off in flight under the same principles he adhered to as a player. Considered a teacher of the game, Murray was known for his patience with young athletes. Always demanding the best of his players, he knew when to push their buttons and when he needed to stay calm and collected. Terry officially retired from the game he loves in 2019.
Student-Athlete accomplishments:
- 1965-1967 – Western Quebec Junior & Senior Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball Champion
- 1967-1968 – Member of the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey Association Major Junior “A”
- 1970-1971 – Drafted in the NHL 7th 88th overall by the California Golden Seals
- 1972-1973 – Terry makes his NHL debut with the Golden Seals
- 1975-1976 – Named to the AHL All-Star team playing for the Richmond Robins
- 1977-1979 – Calder Cup Champion, 2x Eddie Shore Plaque recipient for best AHL defenseman
- 1980-1981 – Terry scores his first NHL goal and 6th best NHL +- rating
Coaching accomplishments:
- 1983-1988 – Assistant Coach with the Washington Capitals (NHL)
- 1988-1990 – Head Coach of the Baltimore Skipjacks (AHL)
- 1989-1994- Head Coach of the Washington Capitals (NHL)
- 1993-1994 – Head Coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL)
- 1994-1997 – Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
- 1994-1997 – Atlantic Division Champion & Eastern Conference Champion, Stanley Cup Final
- 1998-2001 – Head Coach of the Florida Panthers (NHL)
- 2003-2008 – Assistant Coach of Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
- 2008-2012 – Head Coach of the Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
- 2012-2015 – Head Coach of the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL)
- 2015-2017 – Assistant Coach of the Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
- 2018-2019 – Assistant Coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Contributions to Panther Sports: Volleyball, Basketball & Hockey
Terry has a wife, Linda, and two daughters Meaghan and Lindsey.