The Greater Sudbury Cubs hockey club have acquired hometown talent in 18-year-old forward Cameron Walker from the Espanola Express.
In return, the Cubs sent the Express a development fee for the native of Sudbury who was selected by the OHL Kingston Frontenacs in the 2019 OHL U16 Priority Selection.
Last season, the 6-0, 185-lb forward led the Express in scoring with 14 points in 12 games during a pandemic-shortened season. After attending the OHL Kingston Frontenacs camp this season, Walker elected to return to the NOJHL and is pleased to be acquired by his hometown team.
“I played for Coach (Vagelli) Sakellaris a few years back with the Sudbury Minor Midget AAA team, and he helped me develop as a player and get drafted into the OHL,” said Walker. “The Cubs have a great organization that is focused on winning and player development, and given where I am in my junior career, it is important for me to be a leader on this team and help this new team win a championship for local hockey fans to enjoy and be a part of.”
Walker has played in 70 games in his young NOJHL career and has recorded 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points and 24 minutes in penalties. Among his 18 goals are seven power-play markers, which bodes well to the Cubs’ offence, said the team in a news release.
“Cameron is a player that we have been trying to acquire for a while now,” said General Manager Jeff Forsyth. “He is a highly skilled forward that we will be counting on to help lead our team offensively. On top of everything that he brings on the ice, Cameron is an outstanding young man and really adds to the leadership and character that we have on our team.”
Cubs fans can welcome Cameron and watch him play with his Cubs teammates on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. when the Cubs host the Blind River Beavers at Countryside Arena. Admission is limited to the first 450 fully vaccinated fans to attend the contest. Pre-game tickets can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 705-524-8375.
