Aberdeen forward Murphy makes NCAA D1 commitment

December 27, 2019

The Aberdeen Wings, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that forward Riley Murphy has committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks in the WCHA.

 

Murphy, 20, is in his fourth and final season playing in the NAHL with the Wings. The 6’1/181 lbs. native of Rockford, Michigan, has played in 191 career regular season games a recorded 99 points (46 goals, 53 assists) with a +45 rating.

 

Murphy holds Wings records in penalty minutes (263), shorthanded goals (6), and games played (191).  Murphy was a member of last years NAHL Robertson Cup National Championship Team and was named alternate captain this year for his work on and off the ice. 

 

So far this season, Murphy is 2nd in team scoring with 27 points in 30 games played. He was also selected to and played in the 2019 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament for the Central Division team.

 

“Riley has been with me since my first year in Aberdeen. Over the last four seasons, I’ve had the opportunity to watch him grow into a very solid two-way hockey player and an even a better young man. He is a player that can play in all situations, and takes a lot of pride in his versatility as a player. Riley has taken advantage of his time in Aberdeen to develop into a very good player that will excel at Alaska Fairbanks,” said Wings Head Coach Scott Langer.

 

“I am honored to announce my commitment to play division 1 hockey at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks. I want to thank all the great coaches, teammates, billets, friends and family who have helped me get to this point. #nanooks,” said Murphy on Twitter.

 

Murphy joins fellow Aberdeen Wings Player Antonio DiPaolo who also committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks on Thursday.