Abbey Murphy (born April 14, 2002) is an American college ice hockey forward for Minnesota in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. Along with Kendall Coyne Schofield, she is one of two players in history to have scored in three consecutive IIHF World Women's U18 Championship gold medal games.[1]
| Abbey Murphy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | April 14, 2002 Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NCAA team | Minnesota Golden Gophers | ||
| National team |  United States | ||
| Playing career | 2020–present | ||
Career
Murphy began playing hockey at the age of seven, being taught how to skate by her neighbor, Tom Pratl, after watching him play the sport in his backyard.[2] She first joined the St. Jude Knights Hockey Club, one of just a handful of girls on the team, before joining the Chicago Mission at the age of 10. With the Mission, she won a state championship at the U16 level.[3]
She began attending the University of Minnesota in 2020, playing for the university's women's ice hockey program.[4][5]
International career
Murphy represented the United States at the 2018, 2019, and 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championships, scoring a total of 13 points in 15 games and winning gold twice and silver once.[6][7][8]
On January 2, 2022, Murphy was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[9]
Personal life
Murphy attended secondary school at the Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. Murphy has two older brothers, Dominic and Patrick, and her parents are Edward and Lynne.[10]
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com