Utica College Pioneers senior left wing Shane Murphy(29) signs a 1st pro contract with Birmingham Bulls and in 2 regular season SPHL games scores 1 goal and 1 assist to get started.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward has his best college scoring year as a junior with 13 goals and 15 assists in 30 games with a +27 rating.
He also scored pretty well as a senior.
From Oriskany, NY, the 25-year old played 2 years of NAHL juniors before school.
On their protected list, he will need a new contract for 2025/2026.
He’s an easy sign to return for his rookie season, 2025/2026 to be a Bulls.
An early season trade would send him to Fayetteville Marksmen, where his scoring ignited to 11 goals and 15 assists in 43 games.
He’s an obvious, easy sign to return for 2026/2027 as a Marksmen.