Ryan Murphy (born January 23, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played five seasons in the AHL with the Manchester Monarchs, Hartford Wolf Pack, and Peoria Rivermen.

Murphy was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 6th round (185th overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

He was an assistant coach for the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL in the 2013–14 season.

[4] At the age of 16, Ryan was named to the 1999-00 U.S. National U-18 Team in the North American Hockey League.

Immediately following graduation, Ryan turned professional suiting up with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League for the final five games and playoffs of the 2004–05 AHL season.