Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Jack Adams winner Bob Murdoch dies age 76
By The Canadian Press on August 4, 2023.
Bob Murdoch, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a former NHL defenceman has died at the age of 76. The NHL Alumni Association announced his passing on Friday. Murdoch played for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, and Atlanta/Calgary Flames over 12 seasons from 1970-82, scoring 60 goals and 218 assists. He won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1971 and 1973, and had four goals and 18 assists in 72 post-season games, qualifying for the playoffs for all 12 of his NHL seasons. Murdoch was an assistant coach with the Flames before coaching the Chicago Blackhawks (1987-88) and original Winnipeg Jets (1989-91). The Jets improved by 11 wins and 21 points and Murdoch won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in his first season with them in 1989-90. Murdoch was as assistant with the San Jose Sharks (1991-93) before coaching in Europe. He was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsonism, and Alzheimer’s disease in 2019. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2023. 10-9
