Long before he became a Hall of Fame baseball player, Larry Walker dreamed of being an NHL goaltender. Well, he’s about to get his wish.

The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that the former Rockies outfielder will be its honorary emergency goalie Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Walker will be presented with a gift for his upcoming induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame prior to the 1 p.m. face-off.

Walker, 53, grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and like many other Canadian kids, dreamed of a pro hockey career. He was a goaltender and was invited to training camp by the Regina Pats at the age of 16 but got cut. In 1984, he switched his focus to baseball and signed with the Montreal Expos.

“Being Canadian, you’re born into this world with a stick in your hand and skates on your feet,” Walker said after he was elected to the Hall of Fame. “So that’s how I was as a kid. You played hockey, and that’s all that really mattered.”

Walker is the second Canadian elected to the Hall, following Fergie Jenkins, who was inducted in 1991. He will also be the first Rockies player ever enshrined in the Hall when he is inducted July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Walker was elected in his 10th and final year on the ballot, receiving 304 votes from eligible members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America to top the 75% required for election by six votes.

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