The Philadelphia Hockey Club, proud members of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), are pleased to announce that forward and assistant captain Kyle Walker has committed to play NCAA Division III Ice Hockey for the Western New England University Golden Bears, who play in the Conference of New England (CNE). His commitment begins in the fall of 2025.

Walker, who is an alum of PHC’s youth hockey program, played two seasons with PHC appearing in 83 games and earning 27 total points (6 goals and 21 assists). This past year the Boston, MA native had 20 points (3 goals and 17 assists) in 44 games.

“I came to Hollydell three years ago a stranger to the rink and left with a second family,” said Walker. “I cannot thank everyone at Hollydell enough for making it so very special. First, I wanted to thank Coach Adam, and my teammates for believing in me the past three years. It was truly an honor to play for Coach Barts and I wouldn't change a thing. I also want to thank Coach Bosak for all the time and effort he took to help my skills. Thank you to Nancy for the hard work, giving us homes away from home and finally I'd like to thank our trainers Jenn, Ki and Bang for keeping me and my teammates at our best. I truly do not know what kind of player, or human I would be today without the relationships I've built at Hollydell” stated Walker.

“PHC and all of its entire staff could not be prouder to wish Kyle Walker the best of luck on his journey to WN” said PHC Head Coach and General Manager Adam Bartholomay. “Walker has become part of the PHC family and will always have a home here at the Hollydell Ice Arena. Kyle has been with PHC for 3 seasons and exemplifies what we preach at PHC, family. Congrats Walks!” concluded Bartholomay.

Western New England University is located in Springfield, MA.