Region: USA
Brian Murphy was Neutral Zone’s very first hire almost six years ago. With over 30 years of experience in hockey, Murphy brings a wealth of knowledge to the company and has contributed significantly to its growth from the ground up. Brian was a New England kid who played two years at Belmont Hill (alongside fellow Neutral Zone NHL director Ian Moran) before catching the eye of numerous college programs. Murphy would join the Jumbos at Tufts University, where he played four years and was the captain in his senior season.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, he returned to Tufts to pursue his Masters in Education. Upon graduation in 1998, Murphy was given the opportunity to become an assistant coach of his alma mater. After three years as an assistant, Murphy was promoted to Head Coach, where he would become the winningest coach in Tufts history over the next 18 seasons.
Given his coaching resume and vast experience in the hockey industry, he quickly rose in the ranks at Neutral Zone from Massachusetts scout to Director of New England Scouting to Director of US Scouting to Vice President. While he spends much time on the road, he resides in Winchester, Massachusetts, with his wife and three daughters.