Wally’s Warriors

Wally’s Warriors were an international street hockey team. They were introduced to the VASHL as an expansion/mashup team for the 2015 tournament. The team was a tribute to Walter Gretzky and the Ontario Lung Association.

The team’s roster was originally made up of representatives of various VASHL teams.

They are also one of the six VASHL franchises that have participated in the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, as well as the September Classic.

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Wally’s Warriors
Founded 2015
History Wally’s Warriors
2015-2018
Inspiration Walter Gretzky
Colors Crimson red, buddha gold, black and white
                   
Words #WIN4WALLY
Mascot Walter Gretzky
Captain Darryl Clarke
Walter Gretzky Cups 1 (2015)
WGSHT Medals  1
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Lady Ming Trophies 0
Buddy Christ Memorial Heart Trophies 0

Players

The Original WGSHT 2015 Roster

# Nat Player P S Representing Resides Favorite NHL Team
1 United States Jason Brill G Hit Somebody! Hitmen Buffalo, NY  Buffalo Sabres
7 Canada Rob Aloe F L Monroeville Zombies Markham, ON Chicago Blackhawks
12 United States Bill Wasielewski F L Hit Somebody! Hitmen Buffalo, NY  Buffalo Sabres
13 Canada Carrie Moran D L Clerks Fort Myers, FL San Jose Sharks
17 Canada Paul Saunders D R View Askew Vulgarians  Southwestern, ON  Toronto Maple Leafs
19 United States Keith Boardman F R View Askew Vulgarians Pittsford, NY  Buffalo Sabres
22 Canada Darryl Clarke (C) F R  View Askew Vulgarians Round Lake, IL  Calgary Flames
25 Canada Dave Mader (A) D R Eden Prairie Mallrats Burlington, ON  Calgary Flames
30 United States Jeff Such G Hit Somebody! Hitmen Buffalo, NY  Buffalo Sabres
37 United States Gavin ap ‘Morrygan D R Leonardo Reapers Baltimore, MD  Washington Capitals
42 United States Trevor Graf D R View Askew Vulgarians  Baltimore, MD  Washington Capitals
54 United States Dylan Gonzalez D L Funployees  Midland Park, NJ  New Jersey Devils
55 United States Jim Edelston (A) D R LA Mings Youngstown, OH  Pittsburgh Penguins
97 United States Tony D’Amico F  L View Askew Vulgarians Woodbridge, NJ  New Jersey Devils

Wally's Warriors Banner

Team Captains

Photos

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Team Logos

Wally's Warriors Wally's Warrior Shoulder Patch
Main Logo
2015-present
Shoulder Patch
2015-present

Games

DateGameTime/ResultsTournamentYear
Elimination Game - 4th vs 5thSeptember Classic2019
Salsa Sharks vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2019
Mallrats vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2019
Salsa Sharks vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2018
Mallrats vs WarriorsSeptember Classic2018
Moose Jaws vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2018
Vulgarians vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2018
Semi Final 1 v 4September Classic2017
Eden Prairie Mallrats vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2017
Salsa Sharks vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2017
Moose Jaws vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2017
Semi-FinalSeptember Classic2016
Wally’s Warriors vs Salsa SharksSeptember Classic2016
Eden Prairie Mallrats vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2016
Moose Jaws vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2016
Game Seventeen - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Fourteen - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Ten - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Five - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015

WGSHT Record

YEAR GP W L T OTL GF GA PLACE
2015 4 3 0 1 0 21 12 1st
Total 4 3 0 1 0 21  12

September Classic Record

YEAR GP W L T OTL GF GA PLACE
2018 4 2 2 0 0 16 16 3rd
2017 4 0 3 1 0 20 29 4th
2016 4 1 2 1 0 21 24 3rd
Total 12 3 7 2 0 57 69

Team History

The team was formed by Darryl Clarke in 2015 as a tribute to Walter Gretzky.

WGSHT Player Appearances with Wally’s Warriors

Nat Player Team Debut Tournament
Appearances
GP Notes
United States Trevor Graf 2015 1 4 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Jim Edelston 2015 1 4 Franchise Founding Member
Team Alternate Captain: 2015-present
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Tony D’Amico 2015 1 4 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Paul Saunders 2015 1 4 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Dylan Gonzalez 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Darryl Clarke 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Team Captain: 2015-present
Canada Rob Aloe 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Gavin ap ‘Morrygan 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Keith Boardman 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Tom Homer 2015 1 3 Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Dave Mader 2015 1 3 Franchise Founding Member
Team Alternate Captain: 2015-present
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Jeff Such 2015 1 2 Franchise Founding Member
Team Goalie: 2015
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Jason Brill 2015 1 2 Franchise Founding Member
Team Goalie: 2015
Tournament Champion: 2015
United States Bill Wasielewski 2015 1 2 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Carrie Moran 2015 1 1 Franchise Founding Member
Tournament Champion: 2015
Canada Jeff Mader 2015 1 1
United States James McCutcheon 2015 1 1
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Canada 5
Total 15