Ryan Walter

Ice Hockey Player, Coach, Stanley Cup Champion

Ryan Walter - Ice Hockey Player, Coach, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

April 23rd, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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This individual played professional ice hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL) and later transitioned into coaching. A first-round pick in the 1978 NHL Draft, played for teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and the Vancouver Canucks. Won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1986. Worked as a coach in various capacities following retirement from playing, including serving as head coach in the Western Hockey League.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986

Played for the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks

Served as head coach in the Western Hockey League

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