RELEASE: Troy Murray Named to Blackhawks Hall of Fame as First‑Ever Builder Inductee

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the late Troy Murray has been named to the organization’s inaugural Blackhawks Hall of Fame class as a member of the Builder category, recognizing his vast contributions to the Blackhawks for more than four decades as a player, alumni and broadcaster.

Murray passed away on March 7, 2026 following a long battle with cancer, and his Hall of Fame induction serves as a permanent way for the franchise to honor his storied career and legacy moving forward.

The Builder category honors individuals whose impact on the Blackhawks extends beyond on-ice performance and includes leadership roles, community engagement and service that helped strengthen and grow the organization.

“Troy was a consummate professional, both through his exceptional play and in the way he represented the Blackhawks long after his playing days,” Blackhawks Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said. “Known by fans and among his fellow players as an elite, two-way forward, he played the game with toughness and pride, while his contributions off the ice as a Blackhawks broadcaster and ambassador have left a profound and lasting impact on the entire Blackhawks community. Troy’s courage, perseverance, and unwavering fight will be remembered and cherished forever.”

Selected by the Blackhawks in the third round of the 1980 NHL Draft, Murray spent 12 seasons with Chicago during his 15-year NHL career. A respected two-way forward known for his leadership and consistency, he was a central figure throughout the 1980s and early 1990s and became the first player in franchise history to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s top defensive forward (1985-86).

Following his retirement, Murray continued to shape the organization off the ice through more than two decades as a television and radio analyst, becoming one of the most trusted and recognizable voices in Chicago hockey. His impact extended further through his leadership as President of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association, where he championed former players and strengthened alumni engagement. Under Murray’s direction, the Alumni Association also expanded its community initiatives, including youth and high school hockey scholarships, charitable appearances, and support programs for players transitioning to life after hockey.

Murray joins a distinguished inaugural Blackhawks Hall of Fame class that includes Steve Larmer (Heritage ballot) and Duncan Keith (Modern ballot) who were previously voted in by fans, alumni and media. The class also automatically includes the nine Blackhawks whose numbers have been retired by the organization – Glenn Hall (#1), Pierre Pilote and Keith Magnuson (#3), Chris Chelios (#7), Bobby Hull (#9), Denis Savard (#18), Stan Mikita (#21), Tony Esposito (#35) and Marian Hossa (#81).

The Blackhawks Hall of Fame serves as the organization’s defining institution for honoring the extraordinary players and builders who have shaped its century-long legacy. The inaugural class will be celebrated in a private Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, April 10, and in front of fans during a special Hall of Fame recognition during the game on Saturday, April 11 against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks Hall of Fame will also have a permanent recognition at the new Centennial Hall inside Blackhawks Ice Center.

For more information on the Blackhawks Hall of Fame, visit Blackhawks.com/HallOfFame.