Author: Richard Jelinek

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 […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye: What Happened to Andy Bohmbach?

Former Toledo Walleye forward Andy Bohmbach was one of the first proficient scoring threats in the early years of the franchise. His hunger for success came through Toledo in 2010-11, his first pro season, which also happened to be his only season in Toledo. However, he made the most of his opportunity and put Toledo […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye 2024 Qualifying Offer List

On Monday, the ECHL released the list of players who received valid qualifying offers from ECHL teams by the July 7 deadline. Players who had signed a contract by July 7 did not need to receive a qualifying offer. The list for the Toledo Walleye includes five defensemen and three forwards. Players who received qualifying […]

ECHL: Walleye Forward Craggs Returns For Fourth Season

Toledo Walleye forward Sam Craggs joins forward Brandon Hawkins in returning to the Walleye for their fourth season in Toledo. Hawkins announced on Monday, while the Craggs announcement was earlier today. Craggs was a vital part of the Toledo high-scoring offense and was a key player down the stretch, He was efficient in the offensive […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Remembering “the Save”

Former Toledo Walleye goaltender Jeff Lerg was no ordinary goaltender. He was undersized, but he played a Dominik Hasek style where he flipped around like a fish out of water. However, he was successful as a goaltender and made it look easy between the pipes. He did not make it to the NHL and never […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Bring Back MVP Hawkins for Fourth Season

Toledo Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins was a force last season. He led the league in scoring with 93 points and claimed the MVP Award. Hawkins comes back as one of the most prominent forwards in Walleye history, scoring 114 goals and 124 assists for 238 points in 188 Walleye games. Hawkins scored 40 goals and […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Daniil Ustinkov

The Scouting Report At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, defenseman Daniil Ustinkov is a defensive defenseman who can shut down the opposition. Well-rounded, he takes pride in playing a 200-foot game. Although he is not an elite point producer, he will jump into the play when needed. He is physical enough to win battles in front […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Alfons Freij

The Scouting Report Alfons Freij is a 6-foot-1 and 193-pound defenseman who was born on February 12, 2006. He played for eight teams last season and combined for 27 goals and 57 assists for 84 points in 89 games to go with 64 penalty minutes. Most notably, 40 games last season were spent with the […]