GLENDALE --USA Hockey on Monday named Coyotes defenseman Connor Murphy as its team captain for the upcoming 2017 IIHF World Championship.
Murphy, 24, has played 38 games for Team USA in international competitions, including the past three world championships. Murphy and Team USA won the bronze medal in 2015. Playing for Team USA before reaching the NHL, Murphy won a gold medal at the 2011 U18 World Junior Championship and a gold medal at the 2013 U20 World Junior Championship.
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Murphy Named Captain for Team USA
Coyotes defenseman Connor Murphy will serve key role at IIHF World Championship
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