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| Jack Murtagh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 22, 2007 East Greenbush, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing / Center | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NCAA team Former teams |
Boston University Terriers U.S. National Team Development Program | ||
| NHL draft |
40th overall, 2025 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| Playing career | 2025–present | ||
Jack Murtagh (born August 22, 2007) is an American ice hockey player who is a center and left wing for the Boston University Terriers of the Hockey East conference. A product of the U.S. National Development Team USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Murtagh was drafted in the second round, 40th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
Early life
[edit]Born in East Greenbush, New York, Murtagh began his hockey career with the NY Dynamo 13U AAA team before eventually making his way to the Bishop Kearney Selects AAA program.[1] By the 2023-24 season, Murtagh joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program on their U-17 team before progressing to their U-18 team.
Playing career
[edit]Junior / NTDP
[edit]Murtagh played junior hockey for the U.S. NTDP U-18 team, where he tallied 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 56 games during the 2024-25 season.[2] He led the team in power-play goals, with NHL scouts remarking at his incredible shot speed and accuracy. [2]
College
[edit]Murtagh joined Boston University for the 2025-26 season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in and 198 lb, he's played the majority of his minutes at forward.[3]
NHL draft
[edit]At the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Murtagh was selected 40th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers.[1] Scouting reports described him as a "pure goal scorer" with a quick release and a strong offensive drive.[2] A Neutral Zone hockey report highlighted many of his abilities as strengths, such as skating, puck control, and offensive instincts, while identifying physical play and defensive reads as areas for growth. Murtagh will look to begin his NHL career with the Flyers upon completing his tenure at Boston University. [4]
Player profile
[edit]Murtagh is a primary left-handed shot at the center position. He's a primary center who can play left wing if needed, though most of his minutes come at center. He is recognized for his wicked-fast shot, quick release, and ability to create scoring chances off the rush.[2] Scouts note his competitiveness and hockey sense as key strengths, with ongoing development focused on consistency and physicality.[4] Murtagh is categorized as a heavy shooter, powerful skater, and a workhorse by Elite Prospects.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | NY Dynamo 13U AAA | 13U AAA | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2020–21 | NV River Rats 14U AAA | 14U AAA | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| 2021–22 | Bishop Kearney Selects 14U AAA | 14U AAA | 73 | 67 | 46 | 113 | 26 | – |
| 2021–22 | Bishop Kearney Selects 14U AAA | NEPACK 14U | 13 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | – |
| 2022–23 | Bishop Kearney Selects 15U AAA | 15U AAA | 68 | 52 | 49 | 101 | – | – |
| 2022–23 | Bishop Kearney Selects 15U AAA | NEPACK 15U | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 | – |
| 2023–24 | U.S. National U17 Team | NTDP | 53 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 22 | – |
| 2023–24 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 34 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 14 | −19 |
| 2024–25 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 24 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 3 |
| 2024–25 | U.S. National U18 Team | NTDP | 56 | 22 | 31 | 53 | 36 | 14 |
| 2025–26 | Boston University | NCAA | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | −1 |
Statistics as of October 2025
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Tournament | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | United States U17 | WHC-17 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 2024–25 | United States U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Personal life
[edit]Murtagh is from East Greenbush, New York, and has two siblings, Michael and Ashley. He attended Rochester Prep before completing his schooling with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Outside of Hockey, Murtagh spends the majority of his time in the gym prepping for on-ice competition. Many friends and family have described him as a hockey rat. [2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Jack Murtagh". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Jack Murtagh brings scoring touch to 2025 NHL Draft". NHL.com. June 16, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ "Jack Murtagh – Men's Ice Hockey". Boston University Athletics. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "NTDP: Jack Murtagh Scouting Report". Neutral Zone. April 9, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Jack Murtagh at Elite Prospects
- Boston University player bio
- Jack Murtagh at HockeyDB
- Neutral Zone scouting report
- NHL.com feature
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