Prospect of the Panthers; Curtis Valk’s journey to the NHL
MEDICINE HAT, AB — In front of a building rich in hockey history, with the sun glaring down on a hot July afternoon, former Tigers captain Curtis Valk reflects on his fondest memories playing in the Medicine Hat Arena.
“Getting to play my first game in the Western Hockey League with the Medicine Hat Tigers was pretty special for myself,” the Hatter said smiling.
That first game, way back on September 19, 2009, was against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Valk finished with a +1 rating and two penalty minutes — an immediate presence as a 15-year-old.