Gary Valk

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Garry Valk spent three years with the WCHA's North Dakota Fighting Sioux before making his professional debut in 1990-91. The sixth round, 108th overall selection of the Vancouver Canucks in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, Valk played in 59 games during the season while spending some time with the IHL's Milwaukee Admirals.

A rugged-winger, Valk spent three seasons in the Canuck organization before being claimed by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft and finishing third in team scoring with a career high of 45 points. In 1997, the Ducks traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Valk in their lineup, the Penguins finished first in the Northeast Division, however at the end of his contract, Pittsburgh opted not to resign him.

In the summer of 1998, Valk signed as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs and went on to play four seasons with the club before signing with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2002-03 season.

Hockey Helps the Homeless is tremendously grateful to Gary Valk for lending his notoriety to our cause. His genuine support and commitment go a long way in helping us make a difference.