Garth Murray
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| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) |
| NHL Team F. Teams |
Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | May 29, 1977, Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 79th overall, 2001 New York Rangers |
| Pro Career | 2004 – present |
Garth Murray (born September 17, 1982 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey forward.
Garth currently plays for the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens. Previously, he also played for the New York Rangers.
[edit] Career
Garth Murray played hockey in the WHL, for the Regina Pats, before being drafted. He was never known as a scorer (Peeking at 33 goals, 63 points), but made a name for himself for his hard work and willingness to stand up for his teammates (As demonstrated by his 3 150-PIM-exceeding seasons). The New York Rangers took a chance on him and drafted him in the 3rd round, 79th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
He was a part of team Canada's silver medal team at the 2002 World Junior Hockey Championships.
He played for the New York Rangers' AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, and was briefly called up for a 20-game stint, where he scored one goal, and recorded 24 PIMs. At the start of the 2005-2006 season, he was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for left wing Marcel Hossa.
He began the 2005-2006 regular season playing in the AHL for the Hamilton Bulldogs. He played 26 games, scoring a total of one goal and one assist while racking up 46 PIMs. His perseverance eventually convinced Habs GM Bob Gainey to call Murray up to fill in for injuries, and he would stay there for the rest of the season.He scored only five goals and six points in his 36 games as a Hab, along with 44 PIMs, but impressed the team and the fans by his tireless work ethic and tough-as-nails style of play. Many fans believe his success caused Niklas Sundstrom to be removed from the Canadiens' plans for the future, taking his spot on the fourth line alongide fan favourites Steve Begin and Radek Bonk.
His skating was a major factor in his success during this early time with the Canadiens. Through his remarkable speed, Murray is beginning to make a mark on the hockey world by demonstrating that he has a decent pair of hands to go along with his quick legs.
Murray has begun the 2006-2007 season on the Canadiens' starting line-up.
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