Author: Richard Jelinek

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: EJ Emery

The Scouting Report A good, solid defenseman, EJ Emery is an up-and-coming player who is still developing but has the chance to be a second-pairing star. The native of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, is effective at both ends of the ice and contributes offensively when he has the green light. More of a defensive defenseman, […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Roster Transactions | 05/25/2024

The Toledo Walleye have announced that forward Mitchell Lewandoski has been activated from injured reserve, and defenseman Jed Pietila has been placed on reserve. Walleye Welcome Back Lewandoski in Critical Game 5 Lewandoski missed game four due to an injury he suffered in game three of the Wheeling Nailers series. He missed the rest of […]

Lewandowski goes through the line after tying the game at 1.

ECHL: Toledo Walleye to Play Game 4 Without Key Players

The Toledo Walleye will enter game four of the Western Conference Final against the Kansas City Mavericks without three players who have been important to the team’s success. Forwards Mitchell Lewandoski, Trenton Bliss, and Orrin Centazzo will not be in the lineup for the game on Friday, March 24th, at the Cable Dahmer Arena. The […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carter Yakemchuk

The Scouting Report Defenseman Carter Yakemchuk is one of the better two-way defensemen in the 2024 NHL Draft. At 6’3″ and 194 pounds, he has the size to be effective in the defensive zone yet is mobile enough to be productive on the offensive end. He increased his draft stock during the 2023-24 season with […]

ECHL Western Conference Final Preview: Toledo Walleye vs Kansas City Mavericks

The ECHL Western Conference Final between the Toledo Walleye and Kansas City Mavericks will feature two of the best teams in the league. The series will begin on Friday, May 17, at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, and will have an unusual format due to scheduling conflicts. The first three games will be in […]

ECHL: What Happened to The Toledo Sports Arena?

The Toledo Sports Arena was a small arena with one level of seating for hockey. The renovations needed were many and the restrooms needed an upgrade. However, this was the arena that housed many successful hockey teams, many big-name concerts, and pro wrestling shows. The arena was not much to look at, but the history […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Historic Season Continues With League Records

The Toledo Walleye of the ECHL has been successful since game one in 2009. The countless call-ups that have led to success in the higher leagues, the personal achievements, and the number of players who made a difference during their stop in Toledo. As far as the team itself, the season has been a total […]

ECHL: Central Division Final Series Preview: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers

The Toledo Walleye and Wheeling Nailers face off in the Central Division final that starts on Friday night in Toledo at the Huntington Center. The Walleye and Nailers met four times during the regular season, with each team grabbing two wins each. Toledo has the league’s best scorer in Brandon Hawkins, while Wheeling has the […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Statistical Comparison of 2022-23 & 2023-24

The Toledo Walleye have moved on to the Central Division Final to play the Wheeling Nailers, which should be a fun series. The series starts on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, as both games will be played at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. The Walleye come into round two as one of […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Goaltending Duo Coming Up Huge in Playoffs

The Toledo Walleye have a 3-0 series lead against the Kalamazoo Wings in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. While forward Brandon Hawkins continues his offensive surge, the goaltending duo of John Lethemon and Jan Bednar have shut the door and allowed little as the Wings look for answers. Walleye’s Lethemon, Bednar […]