Ryan J. Murphy (born March 21, 1979) is an American professional ice hockey forward who played the 2009–10 season in both the AHL and SM-liiga.

He was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 4th round (113th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Murphy played in the 1999 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships with Team USA.

Following graduation, Ryan turned professional for the 2001–02 ECHL season, playing up with the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League.

[3] Ryan is the son of former Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Murphy.