The NHL has never seen an Australian player. This might be changing very soon. The Washington Capitals will likely have to replace fourth line forward Daniel Winnik this offseason. Chances are, they’ll be looking within to replace him. Expect Australian forward and Hershey Bears fan favorite Nathan Walker to compete for the job.
He’s had a very curvy and bumpy road to his dream of playing in the NHL to this point. Walker initially played overseas before coming to North America in 2013. He got an invite to the Capitals training camp and earned himself a spot on the Hershey Bears.