Brady Murray

Who is Brady Murray?

Braden Murray is a Canadian-American ice hockey player. He plays for HC Lugano of the Swiss National League A, on loan from the Los Angeles Kings.

His father Andy Murray, is the former head coach of the St. Louis Blues and coached at a number of other teams as well. Brady grew up in Switzerland, Philadelphia, Hershey, Winnipeg, Calgary, Faribault and Los Angeles. His childhood friends include NHLers Alexander Steen, Zach Parise and Patrick Eaves.

He represented the U.S. at the 2004 World Juniors, where he helped the States win gold. He also played hockey at the University of North Dakota, and after two successful years there he signed with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Nationalliga A in Switzerland. In May 2007, he signed with the Kings, who had selected him 152nd overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

He made his NHL debut on September 29, 2007 against the Anaheim Ducks in a game played in London, England. On October 12, he scored his first goal against the Boston Bruins.