Sammy Walker (ice hockey)

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Sammy Walker
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Walker with Team USA in 2023
Born (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 25)
Edina, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Utah Mammoth
Tucson Roadrunners  (AHL)
Minnesota Wild
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 200th overall, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2022–present

Samuel Walker (born June 7, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning with the 200th overall selection.

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Playing career

Amateur

Walker played for Edina High School for four seasons, finishing with 167 points. Walker was the team captain his senior year. After the 2017–18 season, he won the Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award. [1]

He began his collegiate hockey career for the University of Minnesota during the 2018–19 season. In his full collegiate tenure with the Golden Gophers he became the first three-year captain in school history.

Professional

After his collegiate career, Walker opted to become a free agent after declining to sign with his draft club, the Tampa Bay Lightning. On August 18, 2022, he opted to sign with his home state team, the Minnesota Wild, agreeing to a two-year, entry-level contract. [2] After attending his first Wild training camp and pre-season, Walker was re-assigned to begin his professional career in the AHL with affiliate the Iowa Wild to open the 2022–23 season. [3]

Walker was recalled from Iowa on December 9, 2022. [4] He scored his first NHL goal on December 27, 2022 in a game versus the Winnipeg Jets on an empty net goal. [5]

During the 2024–25 season, Walker's development within the Wild organization stagnated, producing just 2 goals and 11 points through 30 appearances in the AHL with the Iowa Wild. On February 4, 2025, Walker was traded by the Wild to the Utah Mammoth (the then Utah Hockey Club) in exchange for future considerations. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15 Edina High MNHS 25336622130
2015–16Edina HighMNHS251918371420110
2016–17Edina HighMNHS25222446632460
2016–17 Lincoln Stars USHL 40006—————
2017–18Edina HighMNHS2528305812346104
2017–18 Sioux City Musketeers USHL172794—————
2018–19 University of Minnesota B1G 3710162616—————
2019–20 University of MinnesotaB1G3711193033—————
2020–21 University of MinnesotaB1G3113162912—————
2021–22 University of MinnesotaB1G3814132720—————
2022–23 Iowa Wild AHL 562721482310110
2022–23 Minnesota Wild NHL 91120—————
2023–24 Iowa WildAHL7014314524—————
2023–24 Minnesota WildNHL40000—————
2024–25 Iowa WildAHL30291123—————
NHL totals131120—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2023 United States WC 4th10000
Senior totals10000

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
College
Big Ten Freshman of the Year2019 [7]
Big Ten Freshmen Team
Frank Pond Rookie of the Year [8]
Preseason All-Big Ten Second Team [9]
All-Big Ten Honorable Mention2020 [10]
John Mariucci Most Valuable Player
All-Big Ten Academic Team
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Team2021 [11]
Big Ten All-Tournament Team
AHCA All-American Scholar [12]
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar [13]
Academic All-Big Ten Team [14]
Preseason All-Big Ten First Team2022
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Team [15]
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Senior CLASS Award First Team

References

  1. ↑ Tribune, David La Vaque, Star (March 11, 2018). "Edina's Sammy Walker named Mr. Hockey". MN Boys' Hockey Hub | High School Boys' Hockey News, Scores & Standings. Retrieved April 8, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ "Wild signs forward Sammy Walker to two-year, entry-level contract". Minnesota Wild. August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Minnesota Wild reduces roster to 34". Minnesota Wild. October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ Williams, Thomas P. (December 10, 2022). "Wild recall AHL rookie sensation Sammy Walker". Hockey Wilderness. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Wild vs. Jets - NHL Game Recap - December 27, 2022". ESPN. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Utah acquires Sammy Walker from the Minnesota Wild". Utah Mammoth. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Walker Headlines Postseason Honors as B1G Freshman of the Year". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Gophers Honor Team Award Winners". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Walker Picks Up Preseason All-Big Ten Honor". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Gophers Hand Out Team Awards". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference . Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Fifth Annual AHCA 'All-American Scholars' Announced for Men's DI Hockey". American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Big Ten Announces 2020-21 Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients". Big Ten Conference . Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Big Ten Hockey Preseason Honors". Big Ten Conference . Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference . Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Minnesota Mr. Hockey
2018		Succeeded by
Preceded by Big Ten Freshman of the Year
2018–19 		Succeeded by
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