Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Walker Wins World Junior Gold Medal


Luke Walker, a former OHA student, has captured a Gold Medal in the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships with Team USA.

Walker, who's club team is the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League, finished the tournament with a + 1 rating through 7 games at the this tournament. Walker will now rejoin the Winter Hawks where he currently has 15 goals and 15 assists through 32 games.

"We are proud of Luke for achieving such a tremendous goal. To capture a gold medal at an event that features the premier junior hockey players in the world is an outstanding achievement. The hardwork and dedication of Luke, and the perseverance to return from a serious injury, shows the kind of character that Luke is." Andy Oakes, President

Congratulations Luke from the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

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