Senators induct Bryan Murray into Ring of Honour
The Ottawa Senators inducted former general manager, coach, and current senior hockey advisor Bryan Murray into the Ring of Honour Tuesday night.
The cub recognized the man, who prior to this season, had served as the club's general manager since 2007, with a video tribute before the Sens' game against the Washington Capitals.
The first member of the #Sens Ring of Honour is an incredibly deserving one.
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 25, 2017
Congrats #Bryan! pic.twitter.com/gXwBwZck4W
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin also presented Murray with a Capitals jersey with the No. 343 prior to puck drop, representing the number of wins Murray accumulated as head coach of the Capitals between 1981 and 1990.
A gift from the Capitals to Bryan Murray on the night of Ring of Honour ceremony. 343 wins as the coach of the #Caps, most all time. #Bryan pic.twitter.com/OU6Gx5zKYN
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 25, 2017
In all Murray sits 11th on the all-time coach's win list and becomes the first member of the Senators' Ring of Honour.
The #Sens organization says thanks and congratulations to Bryan Murray for becoming the first member of the Sens Ring of Honour. pic.twitter.com/f80Wy9ATJp
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 25, 2017
Despite his 2014 diagnosis of Stage 4 colon cancer, Murray remains an integral part of the organization - one he plans on finishing his career with.
"To finish my career in Ottawa and receive this recognition is certainly another career highlight," Murray said in a speech to the crowd. "Thank you."
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