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Walker White commits to the Cougs after one year with Eastern

The former Eagles makes the hour drive south to the Palouse
Zach McFarlane, Sports reporter
April 17, 2026
SMITH SLYE
Walker White skating with the Cougs during the WSU hockey 2026 prospect camp.

On Tuesday, Washington State added new center commit Walker White, another USPHL product to their forward depth.

The 18-year-old from Spokane will bring 21 games of USPHL experience with him to the Palouse, playing 16 games on the South Shore Kings premier team and five games on the elite team, where he recorded a total of eight points.

Although he has committed to WSU, he has experience with a bitter rival, playing six games for the Eastern Washington University Eagles. He averaged a point per game during his time with EWU and looks to add centermen depth to the Cougar roster this upcoming season.

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SMITH SLYE
SMITH SLYE, Evergreen sports co-editor
Smith is a sophomore broadcast news major from Carnation, WA, a small town just outside of Seattle. As a diehard Cougar, Seahawks, Mariners and Kraken fan, writing for the sports section is all he could ask for. Whether it is through photography, game recaps, features or columns he wants to showcase the best that sports have to offer. Smith started as a hockey and baseball beat reporter in spring 2025.