Brandon University Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame
Alan Murdoch made a name for himself south of the border, but the road to greatness started from humble beginnings in western Manitoba and Brandon College.
Murdoch grew up on a farm near Neepawa, Man. and was an outstanding athlete in high school where he excelled in football, hockey and track.
He then made the jump to Brandon College where he was a multi-sport star in football and hockey from 1964-1965.
Murdoch later moved to the U.S. and in 1969 arrived at Iowa State to begin a legendary 43-year run as head coach and general manager of the men's hockey program.
In 2014, he retired as the winningest coach in U.S. college hockey history with 1,071 career victories and also stepped away as the longest tenured coach in college hockey history.
Among his many amazing accomplishments, was guiding Iowa State to the American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship in 1992.
Murdoch has also played a major role with USA Hockey. He has served as head coach, general manager and scouting coordinator for the Americans at multiple World University Games.
