Author: Richard Jelinek

ECHL: What happened to Sebastian Cossa?

Goaltender Sebastian Cossa was a larger-than-life player in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Standing 6-foot-6, he towered over most players at that time and was a man among boys. His game was above most others and stood tall between the pipes, giving the opposition nothing to shoot at. His dream of being drafted in the […]

ECHL: Remaining Toledo Walleye 2023/24 schedule

The Toledo Walleye are coming down the stretch as they have 15 games left in the 2023/24 season. They have their work cut out for them as a playoff spot, and seeding, is up for grabs. While the Kansas City Mavericks have already secured a playoff spot in the Western Conference, Toledo and the Idaho […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Players Coming up on Milestones

The Toledo Walleye are marching towards the playoffs and are heading down the final stretch. With the offense playing at an elite level and the defense holding their own, the goaltending will be the position to watch as the playoffs near. However, there is still hockey in the regular season. A few Walleye players are […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Weekend Recap| 02/23-2/25/2024

The Toledo Walleye entered this weekend of games with special players weekend events on both Friday and Saturday, with the players wearing their nicknames on the backs of their jerseys. These games are fun to see another side of the players represented. The three games this weekend would pit Toledo against the Maine Mariners on […]

ECHL: History of the Toledo Walleye

Through many players, roster lineup changes, and banners, Toledo, Ohio, put itself on the map of successful minor league hockey cities. Many memorable moments surround the good times at the Toledo Sports Arena, former home of the Toledo Storm. Although the city had good teams before, the Storm cemented themselves as one of the elite […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Grabs Player of the Week Honors

Toledo Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins has won Player of the Week honors after posting four goals and one assist for five points in two games during the week of February 5-10, 2024. Hawkins leads the Walleye in points with 62 points in 29 goals and 33 assists, as he remains the league’s top scorer, four […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Defenseman Loaned to AHL Toronto Marlies

The Toledo Walleye have been lucky this season without many call-ups or injuries. However, that changed as defenseman Matt Anderson was loaned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL). Anderson signed a player tryout (PTO) agreement and should be in uniform when the Marlies take on the Rockford IceHogs on Monday, February […]

ECHL: Walleye’s McCourt Leaving it All on The Ice

Riley McCourt, defenseman for the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL, lets it be known when he is on the ice. He leaves it all on the ice player and never stops talking. He is extremely talented and shows up in all three zones. Forward Brandon Hawkins leads the team in points, but McCourt is a […]

ECHL: Walleye’s Doucet Making Easy Transition to Pro Hockey

Alexandre Doucet, forward for the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL, has come a long way in his short pro career. After going undrafted, he would sign a 3-year, entry-level deal with the Detroit Red Wings on March 1, 2023. Since then, he has made an impact on the Walleye season and made a couple of […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Receive Loven on Loan From Fayetteville

The Toledo Walleye have received forward Grant Loven on loan from the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). This is Loven’s second stint this season in Toledo. Walleye’s Loven provides secondary scoring, two-way play Loven, a 5-11 and 192-pound center, returns to the Toledo Walleye after having a successful season with the […]