Chris Murray (born December 26, 1984) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the Bietigheim Steelers in the German DEL2. He previously played for the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League after two seasons within the New Jersey Devils minor league affiliate's. In the end of the 2011–12 season with the Checkers, Murray was injured and was forced to sit out the following season in recovery. On July 18, 2013, Murray marked his return by signing a one-year contract with English club, the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League.