Scott Walker is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 15 years. He began his career in the minor leagues before being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1993. He played for the Canucks for three seasons before being traded to the Nashville Predators in 1998.
Walker played for the Predators for seven seasons, serving as the team's captain for two of those years. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. In 2006, he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he played for four seasons. During his time with the Hurricanes, he helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 2006.
After his time with the Hurricanes, Walker played for the Washington Capitals for one season before retiring in 2010. Throughout his career, he scored a total of 151 goals and 210 assists in 829 regular season games. He also played in 44 playoff games, scoring 7 goals and 8 assists.
In addition to his NHL career, Walker also represented Canada in international play. He played for Canada in the 1994 World Junior Championships, where he helped the team win a gold medal. He also played for Canada in the 1998 and 2002 World Championships.
After retiring from hockey, Walker became involved in coaching. He served as an assistant coach for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League for two seasons before being named the head coach of the team in 2014. He coached the team for three seasons before stepping down in 2017.
Overall, Scott Walker had a successful career in the NHL, playing for four different teams and helping the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup in 2006. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals, and he also represented Canada in international play. After retiring from hockey, he became a coach and had success in that role as well.
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