Author: Richard Jelinek

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Brendon Michaelian

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed defenseman Brendon Michaelian to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Michaelian returns to Toledo after posting seven points on one goal and six assists in 29 games. He played in 14 playoff games, registering two assists and four penalty minutes. The 2024-25 season will be Michaelian’s first full season in […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign All-Star Jalen Smereck

The Toledo Walleye made a big splash and signed defenseman Jalen Smereck for the 2024-25 season. The former Cincinnati Cyclone comes to Toledo as one of the premier offensive defensemen in the league. This is the first defensive player signed by Toledo this off-season. Smereck comes to the Walleye with experience in the ECHL, American […]

ECHL Toledo Walleye: Looking Back at Season One

The Toledo Walleye will open their 15th season in the ECHL when they open the 2024-25 season. Within that time came amazing players, big moments, and appearances at the conference final. Toledo has always been a hockey city, and that rang true with the arrival of the Walleye. The Toledo Storm hockey team will never […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Forward Dalton Messina

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed forward Dalton Messina to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Messina joined the Walleye late last season, posting three goals and two penalty minutes in 10 regular season games, but was held scoreless in four playoff games. Messina played most of last season with the Ohio State Buckeyes of the […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Darian Pilon

The Toledo Walleye have announced they have re-signed forward Darian Pilon. He made his pro debut last season with Toledo after he was claimed off waivers from divisional rival Fort Wayne Komets. Pilan played sparingly but provided energy and depth. Pilan began his hockey career with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign Former Harvard Forward

The Toledo Walleye have signed forward Casey Dornbach to a contract for the 2024-25 season. He is coming off a career year with the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL, scoring 13 goals and 29 assists for 42 points. He is the sixth player to commit to the Walleye for the upcoming season. Dornbach started his […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Mount Rushmore; Who Defines the Franchise?

As a 10-year-old franchise, many players have come through the Toledo Walleye organization. However, there are a few special players who created highlights and moments that will live forever in the minds of fans. Some may have been in Toledo a season, some four. Regardless of their tenure, when it comes to the elite players […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Forward Kruse

Forward Brandon Kruse has re-signed with the Toledo Walleye for the 2024-25 season. He returns for his second season in the pond and is now the fifth player to return for the upcoming season. Before joining the Walleye, Kruse spent time with the Bowling Green State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Bliss to Return for Third Season

Toledo Walleye forward Trenton Bliss will be returning to Toledo for his third season in a Walleye jersey. He joins Sam Craggs, Brandon Hawkins, and Conlan Keenan in returning to the Walleye as the forward group for the 2024-25 season is looking strong. Bliss began his hockey career with the Green Bay Gamblers of the […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Keenan Returning for Fourth Season

Toledo Walleye forward Conlan Keenan is returning for his fourth season with the Walleye, joining Sam Craggs and Brandon Hawkins in returning for consecutive seasons. Keenan had previously spent four years, including the last two as captain, at SUNY-Genesso of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). During his time there, he posted 86 goals and […]