Wes Walz
Wes Walz
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Wesley "Wes" Walz is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 16 seasons.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 5, 1967, Wes Walz is still alive as of this writing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian nationality, Professional Ice Hockey Player
Early Life and Background
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Wes Walz was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Growing up in a hockey-loving family, he began skating at the age of three and played minor hockey throughout his youth. His talent and dedication earned him a scholarship to play junior hockey with the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). After completing his junior hockey career, Walz was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
Major Accomplishments
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Walz's impressive NHL career spanned over a decade, during which he played for several teams, including the Minnesota North Stars, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. Some of his notable achievements include:
Playing in 736 regular season games, scoring 147 goals and 266 points.
Representing Canada at the 1991 World Championship, where he won a gold medal.
* Helping the St. Louis Blues win the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals.
Notable Works or Actions
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As a talented center, Walz was known for his exceptional speed, agility, and playmaking skills on the ice. His ability to create scoring opportunities and contribute to his team's success made him a valuable asset to any roster. Off the ice, Walz is recognized for his commitment to community service, particularly in his hometown of Calgary.
Impact and Legacy
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Wes Walz's contributions to hockey extend beyond his on-ice achievements. As a role model, he has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams and work towards excellence. His dedication to community service has made a lasting impact on the lives of those around him. Today, Walz remains involved in the sport, serving as a consultant for the NHL's Player Safety Committee.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wes Walz is widely quoted and remembered for his remarkable career achievements, leadership on and off the ice, and commitment to giving back to his community. As a true hockey legend, his legacy continues to inspire future generations of players and fans alike.
Quotes by Wes Walz
It seems whenever we have a little adversity, the emotions drop. We've fallen out of the race, and it kind of takes the wind out of your sails.
We're just a fragile team right now. It seems like when we have a little bit of adversity, when something goes wrong, you can feel it on the bench, it kind of sinks. Unless we get a goal or something really positive happens, it's tough. I think falling out of the playoff race takes the wind out of your sails for sure.
We've got a lot of guys in here that are playing for pride and contracts and different things. Now that we are out of the race, guys are playing looser and you can see it in our play.
I don't see this team moving forward without Jacques. He's brought so much credibility and knowledge into our dressing room by making the players responsible and doing the same thing for five years.
If I'm paying those guys' salaries, I don't want them in there. It's a joke. Why do we even have replay officials if they're not going to call that?
If you take more than six or seven penalties in a game, you put yourself in such a disadvantage. There's going to be games when sometimes it just happens. We've been fortunate to been able to kill off those penalties in the past. But unfortunately, they got the power-play goal, and it gave them momentum.
I know one thing. The coaching staff and management on our team will remember our last 10 games of the season more than they'll remember the first 10 games. There's some guys in here that are playing for their careers.
It's been a long time. I'm excited about it. We have a real challenge ahead of us the last 15 games to try to win as many games as we can down the stretch to give ourselves the best chance. We're still pulling in here thinking we can make the playoffs.
