Charly Murray is back scouting
An old bird dog has returned to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League scouting scene.
Charly Murray, who has an association with the NOJHL that dates back more than 20 years, has joined the reigning champion Soo Thunderbirds as a special assignment scout.
Murray, appearing on the Hockey North Show that I host on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. on ESPN 1400 Radio, confirmed his return to the NOJHL and the Thunderbirds in a volunteer capacity.
A retired steelworker, Murray said he met with Thunderbirds president-director of hockey operations Kevin Cain at a recent NOJHL game and the two hashed out a verbal agreement.
“I love the scouting aspect of the game and being involved with a team in the development of players,” said Murray. “I am excited to be working with Kevin and the Thunderbirds and helping out with the scouting.”
Murray’s most-recent NOJHL scouting gig was with the Cochrane Crunch but he stepped down from that position because of the distance from his Sault Ste. Marie home.
This will be Murray’s third stint with the Thunderbirds and continues a lengthy link with the NOJHL.
Besides the Thunderbirds and Cochrane, Murray has also scouted for the Soo Eagles, Blind River Beavers and the erstwhile Elliot Lake Bobcats, Northern Michigan Black Bears and Parry Sound Shamrocks.
Charlie is a pro from way back, and one of the best out there…..
A class act all the way. Welcome Back Charley!
Great Show last nite RR! I enjoy lissening to you and Charlie banter back & fourth. Very enjoable and a few good laughs along the way..!!
Welcome back you Old Goat, see ya at the rink.
Chheers to you Charles!!!!!
Great to hear the show fired up again – great job Randy & Charly! 😎
Hey, my son….. Glad you are scouting again and just listen to your mother-in-law and quit playing. The teams are lucky to have you back. Maybe you should find a team toscoutfor in warm southern Florida. Sincerely, Charly I am happy for you and most importantly for the young players that you will find. Love, mom
We could use him here way up north Eskis way
Charley,
Welcome back my friend.
Hope to see you soon at a game.
Maybe we can get back to the good old days
with you, Debbie and Kathy and our old BR gang.
Thanks Linda, comments like yours and all the rest are so nice to see. You are so right, if we could turn back the clock eh?? Look forward to seeing all my friends in Blind River and wish the Beavers all the best.