Born: | February 7, 1994 | Draft: | 2014 Capitals 89th Overall |
Hometown: | Cardiff, Wales | Position: | Center |
Known For: | First Australian Selected in an NHL Draft | Shoots: | Left |
National Team: | Australia | Current Team: | Springfield Thunderbirds |
Nathan Walker (born 7 February 1994) is a Welsh-born Australian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Walker, who was born in Wales, grew up in Australia and first played ice hockey there. He first played for HC Vitkovice’s senior team in 2011, becoming the first Australian ice hockey player to play for a professional senior team in Europe. He was also the first Australian selected in an NHL draft, going to the Washington Capitals with the 89th overall pick of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Nathan Walker Statistics
Deeper Dive
- St. Louis Blues’ Nathan Walker: The Call-Up From Down Under
- Australian Native Nathan Walker Makes History
- Nathan Walker’s Journey From Outback to NHL Ice
- Washington Capitals: What To Expect From Nathan Walker
Achievements
- Stanley Cup Winner (2018)