Walton Signs With Jets, Joins Moose on Tryout
By: Manitoba Moose Staff | Published: April 7th 2025
The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Kieron Walton on a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $858,333 beginning in 2025-26. He will join the Manitoba Moose for the remainder of the season on an amateur tryout agreement.
Kieron Walton
Left Wing
Born April 22, 2006 -- Toronto, Ont.
Height 6.06 -- Weight 216 -- Shoots L
Walton, 18, just finished his third season for the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves and led the team in goals (38), assists (54), and points (92) in 66 games in 2024-25. The Toronto, Ont. native added five points (1G, 4A) in four playoff games as Sudbury lost out to the Kingston Frontenacs.
Walton, Winnipeg’s sixth-round pick (187th overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft, has 148 points (64G, 84A) and 61 penalty minutes in 177 career OHL games for the Wolves. He has added six points (1G, 5A) in 15 OHL playoff games.
The Moose play their final two home games of the 2024-25 campaign when they host the Iowa Wild on Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (6 p.m.) for Fan Appreciation night. Get your tickets at moosehockey.com/tickets.
