Maureen Murphy is an American professional hockey forward from Buffalo, New York, who was selected by Montréal 18th overall in the third round of the inaugural PWHL Draft in September 2023. She became a member of the Montréal Victoire for the league’s first three seasons, establishing herself as a versatile offensive contributor. In her PWHL debut season in 2023–24, Murphy recorded 16 points (5 goals, 11 assists) in 24 regular-season games, followed by six points in 28 games during the 2024–25 season.

Murphy’s third PWHL season proved to be a particularly memorable one. During the 2025–26 season, she appeared in 21 regular-season games for Montréal, recording seven points (4 goals, 3 assists), and added three points (1 goal, 2 assists) during the playoffs. She also scored a key goal in Game 4 of Montréal’s semifinal series against the Minnesota Frost, giving the Victoire an early third-period lead. Montréal ultimately advanced to the Walter Cup Final and defeated the Ottawa Charge in five games to capture the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup, giving Murphy her first PWHL championship.

Over her first three PWHL seasons, Murphy accumulated 29 regular-season points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 73 games, along with eight points (4 goals, 4 assists) in 16 playoff games. Her 2026 championship season also included a standout two-goal performance against Ottawa on January 24, 2026, including the game-winning goal. Following Montréal’s championship season, Murphy joined the newly established PWHL Las Vegas franchise on a one-year contract for the 2026–27 season. Beyond the PWHL, her accomplishments include representing the United States at the 2017 IIHF Women’s U18 World Championship, where Team USA won gold.