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1986–2001. Joseph Patrick Murphy (born October 16, 1967) is a Canadian former professional hockey player who was chosen first overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. Murphy won Calder Cup and NCAA championships before reaching the NHL. Although Murphy struggled to make the expected impact after being selected first overall by the Detroit Red ...
Joe Murphy, the No. 1 pick in 1986, won the Stanley Cup with the Oilers and made millions in the league. But he also suffered from post-concussion syndrome and ended up living on the streets of northern Ontario. Read his story of rise and fall in this Sportsnet feature.
Nov 18, 2020 · Former NHL player Joe Murphy suffered brain trauma from a hit in 1991 and became homeless and addicted. Journalist Rick Westhead investigates the link between hockey and brain injuries in his book and documentary.
Joe Murphy is a former NHL player who played for six teams from 1986 to 2001. He scored 528 goals and 295 assists for 810 points in 779 games, and won a Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990.
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Oct 10, 2018 · Joe Murphy, who played 15 seasons in the NHL, has been living on the streets of Kenora, Ontario, for over a year. He admits to mental health problems, past drug use and concussion-related symptoms, but refuses help and stays in touch with his hockey memories.
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- Jeff Seidel
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Oct 8, 2020 · Joe Murphy, a former NHL player, went from winning a championship to living homeless in the bush. This book excerpt by Rick Westhead explores his struggles with concussions, addiction and mental health issues.
Joe Murphy is a former NHL player who played as a right wing for six teams from 1986 to 2001. He scored 233 goals and 295 assists in 779 games, won one Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1997, and had two hat tricks in his career.
