Matt Walker (born April 7, 1980 in Beaverlodge, Alberta) is an ice hockey defenceman who plays in the National Hockey League for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is the younger brother of former WHL player Darby Walker and cousin of former AHL goaltender Mike Walker.

[edit] Playing career

Walker was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 3rd round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, 83rd overall. He spent the first ten years of his professional career with both the Blues and their American Hockey League affiliate's, the Worcester IceCats and the Peoria Rivermen. After having played 153 games in the league he finally notched his first NHL goal on February 17, 2008 while the Blues were hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets.

On July 1, 2009, he signed a 4 year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $1.7 million per season.^[1]

[edit] Career statistics

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Matt Walker's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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