The loveable Aussie who has played for both the Hershey Bears in the AHL and the Washington Capitals (including being a part of the Stanley Cup-winning roster) has made a name for himself since being drafted by the Capitals organization in the 2014 NHL entry level draft. So just how did a young hockey enthusiast from Sydney end up taking to the ice on the world’s biggest stage? It all started like many young players in Australia by watching everyone’s favourite hockey larrikins….the Mighty Ducks.
Walker began playing hockey at the age of six and took to the game at a rapid pace.