Bob Murdoch (ice hockey, born 1946)

For another Canadian ice hockey player, see Bob Murdoch (ice hockey, born 1954).

Bob Murdoch
Born	(1946-11-20) November 20, 1946 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	211 lb (96 kg; 15 st 1 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	Montreal Canadiens Los Angeles Kings Atlanta Flames Calgary Flames
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1970–1982

Robert John "Bob" Murdoch (born November 20, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. Murdoch played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Flames and Calgary Flames and coached 10 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks. He won the Stanley Cup in 1971 and 1973 while with Montreal.

Coaching career

Murdoch coached 80 games with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1987–88 season, compiling a record of 30–41–9, with a .413 win percentage. He was succeed as Hawk coach by Mike Keenan the following season.

During the 1989–1990 season, Murdoch was named the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. After missing the playoffs the previous season, the Jets went 37–32–11 for 85 points and 3rd in the Smythe Division, making the playoffs but losing to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers in seven games. Murdoch was seen as an important part of the Jets quick turn around, winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year.

Despite the success of the previous season, however, the Jets struggled in 1990–1991, finishing in the Smythe Division cellar at 26–43–11, and missing the playoffs completely. Murdoch was fired at season's end, being replaced by John Paddock.

Murdoch would become an Associate Coach for the San Jose Sharks during the 1991–1992 and 1992–1993 NHL seasons. Afterwards, he departed for Europe, and has since coached several teams in Germany's DEL.

Coaching record

Team	Year	Regular season						Post season
		G	W	L	T	Pts	Division rank	Result
CHI	1987–88	80	30	41	9	69	3rd in Norris	Lost in First round
WPG	1989–90	80	37	32	11	85	3rd in Smythe	Lost in First round
WPG	1990–91	80	26	43	11	63	5th in Smythe	Missed Playoffs
Total		240	93	116	31	217

Awards and achievements

• 1989–90 – Jack Adams Award winner
• 1974–75 – Played in NHL All-Star Game

International play

• 1968–69 – Member of Canadian National Team
• 1969–70 – Member of Canadian National Team

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1968–69	Winnipeg Nationals	WCSHL		6	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1968–69	Canada	Intl.		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Canada	Intl.		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Montréal Voyageurs	AHL		6	0	2	2	6		—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Montréal Canadiens	NHL		1	0	2	2	2		2	0	0	0	0
1970–71	Montréal Voyageurs	AHL		66	8	20	28	69		3	1	2	3	4
1971–72	Montréal Canadiens	NHL		11	1	1	2	8		1	0	0	0	0
1971–72	Nova Scotia Voyageurs	AHL		53	7	32	39	53		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Montréal Canadiens	NHL		69	2	22	24	55		13	0	3	3	10
1973–74	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		76	8	20	28	85		5	0	0	0	2
1974–75	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		80	13	29	42	116		3	0	1	1	4
1975–76	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		80	6	29	35	103		9	0	5	5	15
1976–77	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		70	9	23	32	79		9	2	3	5	14
1977–78	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		76	2	17	19	68		2	0	1	1	5
1978–79	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		32	3	12	15	46		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Atlanta Flames	NHL		35	5	11	16	24		2	0	0	0	4
1979–80	Atlanta Flames	NHL		80	5	16	21	48		4	1	1	2	2
1980–81	Calgary Flames	NHL		74	3	19	22	54		16	1	4	5	36
1981–82	Calgary Flames	NHL		73	3	17	20	76		3	0	0	0	0
AHL totals				125	15	54	69	128		3	1	2	3	4
NHL totals				757	60	218	278	764		69	4	18	22	92

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1969	Canada	WC		5	0	0	0	2

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Hockey Le Magazine Profile