Howard Walker (ice hockey)
Howard K. Walker (born August 5, 1958) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who played for the Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames.
| Howard Walker | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 5, 1958 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
NHL Washington Capitals Calgary Flames AHL Hershey Bears CHL Colorado Flames | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1980–1983 | ||
Early life
Walker was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He played junior hockey with the Pass Red Devils and Penticton Vees. At the University of North Dakota, Walker was a member of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey team.[1]
Career
Originally signed by the Washington Capitals as a free agent in 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Walker played parts of two seasons there before he was traded to the Flames. He played with the Hershey Bears and Colorado Flames before retiring at the end of the 1982–83 NHL season.
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-NCAA All-Tournament Team | 1979 | [2] |
| All-WCHA First Team | 1979–80 | [3] |
| AHCA West All-American | 1979–80 | [4] |
References
- "Howard Walker Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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