Grandfather's Visit Puts Pressure on Murray
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The following article featuring former Cornell standout Douglas Murray appeared in the December 4 issue of the San Jose Mercury News.
By David Pollak
Douglas Murray credits his grandfather with developing the passion
for hockey that helped turn the Sharks defenseman into an
NHL-caliber player.
And so it's understandable if Murray feels a little extra pressure
this week as his grandfather, legendary Swedish defenseman Lars
Bjorn, is in San Jose watching his grandson perform in the NHL for
the first time.
"One of the fondest memories growing up was going with him to the
games. We sat there and we talked about the game and why certain
things happened. I learned a lot," Murray said.
Complete article can be accessed via the News Web site by clicking here.
