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Blackhawks Honor Late Player and Broadcaster Troy Murray
The team held a tribute before their first home game since Murray's passing.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The Chicago Blackhawks paid tribute to former player and broadcaster Troy Murray, who died on Saturday at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer. Prior to the team's home game against the Mammoth, the Blackhawks played a video honoring Murray and held a moment of silence in his memory. Murray played 688 games for the Blackhawks and won the Selke Trophy in 1986 as the NHL's best defensive forward. He later worked as a broadcaster for the team, calling three of their Stanley Cup championship seasons in the 2010s.
Why it matters
Troy Murray was a beloved figure in the Blackhawks organization, both as a player and a broadcaster. His death has been deeply felt by the team and its fans, making this tribute an important moment to honor his legacy and the impact he had on the franchise.
The details
During the pregame ceremony, a video highlighting Murray's career was played on the United Center videoboard, and a moment of silence was held in his honor. Murray played for the Blackhawks from 1982 to 1993, winning the Selke Trophy in 1986 as the NHL's best defensive forward. He is perhaps best remembered for his overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1988-89 season finale, which helped the Blackhawks clinch a playoff spot. After retiring as a player, Murray worked as a broadcaster for the Blackhawks, calling three of their Stanley Cup championship seasons in the 2010s.
- The Blackhawks held the tribute prior to their home game against the Mammoth on March 10, 2026.
- Troy Murray passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.
The players
Troy Murray
A former player and broadcaster for the Chicago Blackhawks who passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer. Murray played 688 games for the Blackhawks from 1982 to 1993, winning the Selke Trophy in 1986 as the NHL's best defensive forward. He later worked as a broadcaster for the team, calling three of their Stanley Cup championship seasons in the 2010s.
Joel Quenneville
The current head coach of the Anaheim Ducks, who previously served as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche team that won the Stanley Cup in 1996, when Troy Murray was a player on the team.
What they’re saying
“He's one of those guys that, in the Blackhawk lore of good guys, he's right up there.”
— Joel Quenneville, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks (suntimes.com)
What’s next
The Blackhawks will continue to honor Troy Murray's memory throughout the season, including potentially retiring his jersey number.
The takeaway
Troy Murray's passing is a significant loss for the Blackhawks organization and their fans, but this tribute serves as a fitting way to celebrate his legacy as both a player and broadcaster who was beloved within the team and the Chicago community.
