Jack Murphy (lacrosse)

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Jack Murphy
BornCohasset, Massachusetts, U.S.
PositionGoalie
NCAA team
MLL draft59th overall, 2014
Boston Cannons
MLL teamsBoston Cannons (2015–2018)
Pro career2012–2018

Jack Murphy (born in Boston, Massachusetts) is a professional lacrosse player with the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse.[1] He was the 2015 ECAC Goalkeeper of the Year while playing for Fairfield University.[2]

High school

Murphy attended Cohasset High School where earned four varsity letters. He earned US Lacrosse All-America accolades during his senior season after stopping 248 shots and posting a 4.04 goals against average (GAA).[2]

College

Murphy initially attended Mass Maritime where he started 15 times as freshman, earned Second-Team All-Pilgrim League honors, and was named NCAA Academic All-America. He stopped over 57 percent of the shots he faced and posted an 11.09 GAA for the season.[2]

Murphy then transferred to Fairfield University where he eventually finished ranked fifth all-time for saves (321). As a senior captain, Murphy was ranked seventh nationally for goals against average (8.35) and was named an USILA North/South All-Star, NEILA East/West All-Star, ECAC Goalkeeper of the Year, ECAC All-First Team, and the ECAC Championship All-Tournament Team.[2]

Professional

Murphy was selected in the 8th round of the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft by the Boston Cannons.[1] In 2017, Murphy became the starting goalie for Boston Cannons.

References

  1. ^ a b "Boston Cannons: Jack Murphy". bostoncannons.com. Boston Cannons. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Fairfield Stags: Jack Murphy". fairfieldstags.com. Fairfield University. Retrieved July 29, 2017.

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