242018 OHL Champion
Connor Walters
Player Details
- Number
- #24
- Position
- Defence
- Role
- Captain
- Shoots
- Right
- Born
- June 5, 1997
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Hometown
- Welland, Ontario
2025–26 Season Stats
Live · GameSheet StatsThe Captain's Story
Niagara roots.
Championship pedigree.
A Welland native with championship pedigree and more than 200 games of professional experience, Connor Walters brings leadership, experience and strong Niagara roots to the St. Catharines Saints' blueline.
Walters developed locally with the Southern Tier Admirals AAA program, serving as team captain before being selected in the third round, 56th overall, by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection.
He went on to play five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, including time with the Owen Sound Attack and Hamilton Bulldogs. His junior career culminated with the Hamilton Bulldogs' 2018 OHL Championship and an appearance at the 2018 Memorial Cup.
Following his OHL career, Walters returned home to Niagara and joined the Brock University Badgers. He recorded 29 points in 56 regular-season games from 2018–20 and earned OUA West All-Rookie Team honours during his first university season.
Walters turned professional in 2021, beginning with Orli Znojmo in Europe's ICE Hockey League before returning to North America. He went on to play more than 220 ECHL regular-season games with the Toledo Walleye, Wichita Thunder, Kalamazoo Wings and Reading Royals.
His impact has extended beyond the ice as well, earning recognition for his commitment to the community during his professional career.
Walters joined the St. Catharines Saints for their inaugural 2025–26 season and immediately assumed a leadership role as the team's Captain. He recorded 13 points (3 goals, 10 assists) in 17 regular-season games while providing an experienced presence on the Saints' blueline.
Game-Day Program · Captain's Profile
Get to know #24
Niagara Roots
A Welland native, Connor developed his game locally with the Southern Tier Admirals before being selected in the third round of the OHL Priority Selection.
Championship Pedigree
Walters was part of the Hamilton Bulldogs' 2018 OHL Championship team and competed in the 2018 Memorial Cup.
Brock Badger
Connor returned to Niagara following his OHL career to play for Brock University, earning OUA West All-Rookie Team honours during his first season.
Pro Experience
Walters brings more than 220 games of ECHL experience to the Saints, having played professionally with Toledo, Wichita, Kalamazoo and Reading, along with professional experience in Europe.
Leadership
Connor joined the Saints for their inaugural 2025–26 season and immediately became an important part of the club's leadership group. He proudly serves as Captain of the St. Catharines Saints.
Career Highlights
A resume built to lead
- 2018 OHL Champion — Hamilton Bulldogs
- 2018 Memorial Cup participant
- OUA West All-Rookie Team — Brock University
- 220+ ECHL regular-season games
- Professional experience in North America and Europe
- Captain — St. Catharines Saints
Captain's Corner
From the room.
Straight up.
Growing up in Welland and playing my university hockey here at Brock, I know what hockey means to the Niagara region. Having the opportunity to Captain the St. Catharines Saints is a privilege I don't take lightly.
As we enter our second season, our goal is to continue building a winning culture and give this community a team it is proud to support. We have a great group of guys in our room, we're going to work for one another every night, and we're hungry to compete for an Allan Cup.
Thank you to everyone who supports us and comes out to the Merritton Centennial Arena. We want to make this a difficult building for opponents to play in and a great place for our fans to experience Saints hockey.
See you at the rink!
Live Stats & Game Log
Full season stats, game log, and splits for Connor Walters — updated in real time.
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