Granddaughter of former Leafs Head Coach is excelling on the ice

Brooklyn Murphy - Hockey Player
AA U15 Central York Panthers Hockey Player Brooklyn Murphy.

By Alex Seixeiro

Posted July 30, 2024 10:14 am.

Brooklyn Murphy is about to enter Grade 9. She’s fallen in love with the game of hockey and was just named Athlete of the Year at her school.

She also gets a few hockey tips from her Grandpa Mike Murphy, who coached the Maple Leafs in the 1990’s and also worked for the National Hockey League.

Brooklyn Murphy – Hockey Player

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