Ice Flyers Athletic Trainer Bailey Walker Accepts Opportunity with the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent
PENSACOLA, FLA — The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that Athletic Trainer Bailey Walker has accepted an assistant athletic trainer position with the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent, continuing her career in professional hockey after two seasons with the Ice Flyers.
Walker joined the Ice Flyers ahead of the 2024-25 season and has led the team’s medical care over the past two years. Her time in Pensacola provided experience managing a wide range of injuries while building strong relationships with the players, coaches, and staff.
“I can without a doubt say I would not be where I am without the Ice Flyers Organization,” said Walker. “Greg and the team have trusted me to lead their medical care for the last 2 years and that is something I do not take lightly.”
Walker credits her first season in Pensacola with shaping her growth as an athletic trainer. The challenges she encountered pushed her to continue learning, while her relationships with the athletes became the most meaningful part of her experience.
“I am the proudest of how hard I have worked to be a positive light for the team during both the highs and lows of the last 2 years,” said Walker.
Ice Flyers Owner Greg Harris praised Walker for her contributions to the organization and expressed his excitement for the next step in her career.
“Bailey has been an incredible asset to the Ice Flyers, and while we’re sad to see her go, we couldn’t be more excited for her. This is a fantastic opportunity, and it’s a testament to the work she’s put in here in Pensacola. We wish her nothing but success in Seattle,” said Harris.
In Seattle, Walker will work alongside Head Athletic Trainer Aisha Visram, whose career she has followed since her time as a graduate athletic training student at the University of Arkansas. The opportunity marks a significant step for Walker, who became a certified athletic trainer just two years ago and is eager to contribute to the continued growth of women’s professional hockey.
As she prepares for the move, Walker expressed her appreciation for the Pensacola community and the fans who supported her along the way.
“I’ve met many of you at fan events and I love when I get questions about athletic training because it is truly my passion,” said Walker. “So, thank you, Pensacola, for everything.”
The Ice Flyers thank Bailey for her dedication to the organization and its players over the past two seasons and wish her continued success with the Seattle Torrent.
