Justin Falk is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on October 11, 1988, in Snowflake, Manitoba, Canada. Falk began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Spokane Chiefs in the 2004-2005 season. He played for the Chiefs for four seasons, from 2004 to 2008, and was named the team's best defenseman in the 2007-2008 season.
In 2007, Falk was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Wild in the 2009-2010 season and played in 13 games. Falk spent the majority of his time in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Houston Aeros, where he played for three seasons from 2009 to 2012.
In the 2012-2013 season, Falk was traded to the New York Rangers. He played in 21 games for the Rangers that season and recorded two assists. Falk also played in the AHL for the Connecticut Whale, where he played in 29 games and recorded six points.
Falk signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2014-2015 season and played in 18 games for the team. He also played in the AHL for the Springfield Falcons, where he played in 45 games and recorded 11 points.
In the 2015-2016 season, Falk signed with the Buffalo Sabres. He played in 22 games for the Sabres and recorded two assists. Falk also played in the AHL for the Rochester Americans, where he played in 37 games and recorded 10 points.
Falk signed with the Ottawa Senators in the 2016-2017 season. He played in 22 games for the Senators and recorded one assist. Falk also played in the AHL for the Binghamton Senators, where he played in 33 games and recorded six points.
In the 2017-2018 season, Falk signed with the Buffalo Sabres again. He played in 46 games for the Sabres and recorded four assists. Falk also played in the AHL for the Rochester Americans, where he played in 22 games and recorded four points.
Falk signed with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2018-2019 season. He played in four games for the Avalanche and recorded one assist. Falk also played in the AHL for the Colorado Eagles, where he played in 57 games and recorded 16 points.
Falk announced his retirement from professional hockey on September 3, 2019, at the age of 30. He played in a total of 223 NHL games and recorded 20 points. Falk also played in 357 AHL games and recorded 70 points.
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