Growing up on Alderwood in Abasand in the 1990s, the Family Garage door was dented from numerous puck strikes during the winter from his Two Brothers and himself, relentless in the Pursuit of Greatness.

Colin started his first full pro season in 2005–06 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.

On May 11, 2009, Murphy signed a one-year contract with German team, Augsburger Panther.

[3] Colin finished second on the Panthers in scoring with 57 points for the 2009–10 season before signing with fellow DEL team the Hamburg Freezers on June 28, 2010.