Troy Murray, Blackhawks broadcaster and Selke Trophy winner, dies at 63

Troy Murray, a beloved part of the Blackhawks organization and community for more than four decades, first as a player and later broadcaster, died Saturday. He was 63.

Murray had battled cancer since 2021 and had stepped away from Hawks radio broadcasts on WGN this season as his health worsened.

"The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply heartbroken today as we mourn the loss of Troy Murray, our beloved 'Muzz,' and our love and support go out to his family," Hawks chairman Danny Wirtz said in a statement.

"Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk, so far beyond his incredible playing career with a presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years. He was admired by his teammates and our players, and was so proud to connect generations of Blackhawks through his work with the Blackhawks Alumni Association.

"He jumped at every call to support our local community with our foundation. He never missed a chance to say ‘hello’ in our press box, and [he] always knew the perfect time for a joke just when someone around the office needed it most."

The Calgary native spent parts of 12 seasons with the Hawks as a player from 1982 to 1994, highlighted by a spectacular 1985-86 season in which he erupted for 99 points in 80 and also received the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.

He retired in 1997 and joined the Hawks' broadcasting team a year later, spending the last 27 years in a number of roles both on TV and the radio, albeit primarily as the radio color analyst alongside play-by-play man John Wiedeman.

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