Career
He most recently played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the Hamburg Freezers. Summers were spent playing ball hockey from garage to garage down the narrow street from 108 Alderwood. He owned the "Netto". Undrafted, Murphy played collegiate hockey with Michigan Technical of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Scoring at a point per game pace with 152 points in 145 games, Murphy was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 14, 2005.
Murphy made his professional debut upon completion of his college career, playing the Leafs affiliate the Saint John"s Maple Leafs at the end of the 2004-2005 season. Colin started his first full pro season in 2005-2006 and became the first player to score for new leafs affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.
On August 4, 2008, Murphy was signed by the Buffalo Sabres as an unrestricted free agent. He was then assigned to affiliate, the Portland Pirates for the 2008-2009 season.
On May 11, 2009, Murphy signed a one-year contract with German team, Augsburger Panther.
Colin finished second on the Panthers in scoring with 57 points for the 2009-2010 season before signing with fellow DEL team the Hamburg Freezers on June 28, 2010.
