Daniel Walcott retires from professional hockey and joins Syracuse Crunch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Former Syracuse Crunch forward Daniel Walcott announced his retirement on October 9, 2026, after over a decade of professional hockey. He played 535 games with the Crunch, scoring 58 goals and 98 assists. In 2024, he received the Yanick Dupre award for his service in the community. Following his retirement, Walcott will transition into a role as a community ambassador with the Syracuse Crunch organization.
- •Walcott played for the Syracuse Crunch for ten seasons.
- •He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 5th round of the 2014 NHL draft.
- •Walcott is a recipient of the Yanick Dupre award for community service.
- •He will serve as a community ambassador for the Crunch after retirement.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Former Crunch fan favorite Daniel Walcott announces retirement
"SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – After over a decade playing professional hockey, former Syracuse Crunch forward Daniel Walcott announced his retirement on Wednesday. Walcott will be joining the Syracuse Crunch organization as a community ambassador. In 2024, Walcott was honored with the Yanick Dupre award for his community service. On the ice, Daniel Walcott was drafted […]
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