​SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – After over a decade playing professional hockey, former Syracuse Crunch forward Daniel Walcott announced his retirement on Wednesday. Walcott will be joining the Syracuse Crunch organization as a community ambassador.In 2024, Walcott was honored with the Yanick Dupre award for his community service. On the ice, Daniel Walcott was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 5th round of the 2014 NHL draft. Walcott went on to play 535 games with the Crunch over ten seasons, registering 58 goals, and 98 assists.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSYR.