Murray Denis Johnson was introduced to hockey in the mid-1970s where, with his wife Catherine, they would spend most weekends running around supporting their four children (Debra, Christine, Michelle & Stephen) in their respective teams. Murray's association with the Western Suburbs Hockey Club first began as a parent supporting and watching his son who started playing E grade for the club in 1979 and in the following years, he was proud to be also supporting two of his daughters who made the journey across to this great club. Murray strongly believed that a Club and Teams success is not only driven by the coaches, players, and committees but just as important are the supporters and volunteers that are dedicated and give up their own time to help in their success and development.

Although Murray never played hockey and coming from an Aussie Rules background, he believed that no matter what sport you played the basis of your teams’ success was built on the support they received from the people within the Clubs that volunteer to help in any capacities whether large or small. This belief led Murray to get more involved within the club and volunteer in various roles including Managing teams, selector, and devoting his time as a Sports Trainer. He had a genuine passion for helping others no matter whether you were on his team or the opposition team, it didn't matter what colour shirt you were wearing what mattered was that someone needed help and he was more than happy to give his time.

Murray always said that Volunteers are the backbone to getting players on the field week in and week out, they don't want the Accolades, they don't expect recognition or rewards, they simply volunteer because they love the sport and want to be part of the development and growth of the players within the Teams and the Club.

After Murray's passing in 2012, the Club introduce the "Murray Johnson Memorial Shield" in his memory. Murray would have been humbled by this recognition and his family is extremely proud that the Club will continue to honour his legacy of recognising the importance of Volunteers within the Club. The Award is presented to the Club Person of the Year, and they are nominated by members within the club that believe that this person stands out not only for volunteering their time and giving support to the club, but they go the extra mile and expecting nothing in return.