Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Abbey Murphy

Discover the career path of Abbey Murphy, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Abbey Murphy is an American college ice hockey player. She plays forward for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey team in the NCAA. She is also the captain of her team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2018: IIHF World Women's U18 Championship

In 2018, Abbey Murphy represented the United States at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship, and won gold.

2019: IIHF World Women's U18 Championship

In 2019, Abbey Murphy represented the United States at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship, winning gold or silver.

November 21, 2020: Collegiate Debut

On November 21, 2020, Abbey Murphy made her collegiate debut in a 4–0 victory over Ohio State.

November 27, 2020: First College Goal

On November 27, 2020, Abbey Murphy scored her first college goal in a 4–2 win at Minnesota Duluth.

2020: IIHF World Women's U18 Championship

In 2020, Abbey Murphy competed in the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship, becoming the second player in history to score a goal in three consecutive World U18 Championship gold medal games.

2021: Senior Debut at World Championship

In 2021, Abbey Murphy made her senior debut for the United States at the IIHF Women's World Championship, earning a silver medal.

January 2, 2022: Named to 2022 Winter Olympics Team USA

On January 2, 2022, Abbey Murphy was named to Team USA's roster to represent the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. She was the youngest forward on the U.S. team.

November 22, 2022: Hat Trick Against St. Cloud State

On November 22, 2022, Abbey Murphy scored a hat trick against St. Cloud State.

2022: Olympic Silver Medal

In 2022, Abbey Murphy, as a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team, won an Olympic silver medal.

January 3, 2023: Three Points Against Brown

On January 3, 2023, Abbey Murphy tallied three points with a goal and two assists against Brown.

April 7, 2023: Record-Breaking Goal at World Championship

On April 7, 2023, at the IIHF Women's World Championship, Abbey Murphy set a tournament record by scoring just seven seconds into the game against Switzerland.

October 13, 2023: Career-High Five Points

On October 13, 2023, Abbey Murphy recorded a career-high five points with a hat trick and two assists in an 8–0 victory over St. Thomas.

2023: World Championship Gold Medal

In 2023, Abbey Murphy, as a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team, won a World Championship gold medal. Also, at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship, Murphy set the tournament record for fastest goal in history.

2023: Hilary Knight's Hat Trick

Since Hilary Knight's in 2023 World Championship gold medal game, it was the first hat trick by an American against Canada.

March 7, 2024: 100th Career Goal

On March 7, 2024, Abbey Murphy scored her 100th career goal in the WCHA Final Faceoff Semifinal against Ohio State.

2024: IIHF Women's World Championship Silver Medal

In 2024, Abbey Murphy participated in the IIHF Women's World Championship in Utica, New York, and recorded three goals and five assists for eight points over seven games as the United States earned the silver medal.

2024: Named Team Captain

In 2024, Abbey Murphy was named team captain for the 2024-25 season.

April 11, 2025: Two Goals Against Czechia

On April 11, 2025, Abbey Murphy scored two goals in the United States' 4–0 victory over host Czechia at the 2025 IIHF Women's World Championship.

May 2025: Return to Minnesota for Fifth Season

In May 2025, Abbey Murphy announced she would return to Minnesota for a fifth season, utilizing her COVID-19 eligibility exemption from the 2020-21 season and her redshirt year from 2021-22.

November 6, 2025: Hat Trick Against Canada

On November 6, 2025, Abbey Murphy scored a hat trick in a 4–1 victory in Cleveland during the Rivalry Series against Canada.

December 11, 2025: Two Goals Against Canada

On December 11, 2025, Abbey Murphy recorded two goals in a 10–4 victory over Canada in Edmonton, Alberta during the Rivalry Series.

December 2025: Rivalry Series Against Canada

In December 2025, Abbey Murphy competed in the Rivalry Series against Canada.

2025: Second World Championship Gold Medal

In 2025, Abbey Murphy won her second World Championship gold medal as a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team.

January 2, 2026: Named to 2026 Winter Olympics Team USA

On January 2, 2026, Abbey Murphy was named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

January 10, 2026: Acclaimed Assist Against Minnesota State

On January 10, 2026, Abbey Murphy produced a widely acclaimed assist against Minnesota State, batting a bouncing puck through a defender's legs at full speed before feeding freshman Bella Fanale for a goal.

January 2026: Viral Assist Against Minnesota State

In January 2026, Abbey Murphy produced an assist against Minnesota State that went viral, batting a bouncing puck through a defender's legs before feeding her teammate for a goal.