Garth Murray
Ice hockey player in the NHL
Born
September 17th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1982, this Canadian ice hockey player played as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played a significant portion of his career with teams like the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers. After being drafted in 2001, he made his NHL debut in the 2003-2004 season. His career spanned multiple teams and included stints in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Drafted 2001 by the New York Rangers
Played in the NHL for Florida Panthers
Participated in the AHL with multiple teams
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