John Murray (ice hockey, born 1924)
John Cyril Mole "Johnny" Murray (27 January 1924 – 18 November 2017) was a British professional ice hockey player, coach and administrator. He was born in Hampstead, London, England. He played for the Wembley Lions between 1939 and 1967 and also played on the national team on numerous occasions including the 1948 Winter Olympics in St Moritz. Latterly he was the national team captain and coach. After his retirement from playing, Murray became a member of the British Ice Hockey Association and served on the British Olympic Committee. He was inducted into the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.[1]
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- ^ "British ice hockey legend Murray passes away after a lifetime of devotion to his sport". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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