A pair of recent articles from ASADA of interest to all hockey people detailing Two Australians added to Prohibited Association List and Peptide warning
WM20 Extended Squad announced
The National WM20 Team Head Coach Andrew Petrie and Assistant Coach David Ferrari are pleased to name the following players in the Extended Squad for the 2018 team. They will travel to Sofia, Bulgaria for the Div III World Men’s Under 20 Championships from 22-28 January 2018. Brentin Azzopardi – NSW James Barton – NSW Gavin Birchler – VIC Tyrone Bronte –… Read more »
Washington Capitals Press Release – Walker to Become First Australian to Play in the NHL
Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is scheduled to make his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens and will become the first Australian-national to play in the National Hockey League. The Capitals host the Canadiens on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Capital One Arena. Full release here
Brutal path to NHL dream by Nathan Walker
I love hockey. Sure, there have been a few setbacks but I never doubted that I could come back and become the first Australian to make it to the NHL. I chose hockey over rugby league in my teens. My old man got me involved with league and signed me up to play as a… Read more »
Sydney Minister of Sport congratulates Nathan Walker on making the Capitals
NHL rosters had to be finalized Tuesday afternoon for the start of the 2017-18 regular season. As the clock struck five, forward Nathan Walker remained one of the Capitals’ 23 men to start the season. After years of hard work and dedication, Nathan quietly realized his dream of becoming the first Australian ever to make… Read more »