Author: Richard Jelinek

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ECHL: Could Walleye’s Bednar Be the Next Man up for Grand Rapids?

The Toledo Walleye have had an outstanding season thus far, partly due to their offensive firepower. A big reason for their success has been the play of goaltender Jan Bednar, who has seemingly come into his own during his second pro season in North America. Walleye’s Bednar is making noise at the ECHL level While […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Hot and Not

The Toledo Walleye as an organization has had an unbelievable season thus far. Coming off of a big 9-1 win against the Cincinnati Cyclones, Toledo is now 25-9-3-3 for 56 points, fourth in the league, and has a winning percentage of .700. There have been players who have stood out, and those who need to […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Weekend Recap|1/27-1/28/2024

The Toledo Walleye started a weekend where they would be celebrating the former Toledo hockey team, the Toledo Storm, and the recent Toledo Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. The 2024 Hall of Fame class consists of goaltender Jeff Lerg, former Head Coach Claude Noel, and forwards Barney O’Connell, Iain Duncan, and Alex Hicks. They would […]

ECHL: Walleye’s Hirschfeld Learning From Great Minds Behind the Bench

The Toledo Walleye have had much success since arriving under the Walleye name. Many banners hang from the rafters of the Huntington Center as a reminder of the hard work that came before them. While everyone in the organization deserves credit, the coaching staff and their hard work may go unrecognized by some. Alden Hirschfeld, […]

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ECHL: Walleye’s Hawkins Favorite to Win Most Valuable Player Award?

The Toledo Walleye, behind new coach Pat Mikesch, are on a roll this season and are in the top three for overall points. Some of that success is owed to forward Brandon Hawkins, who is having an outstanding year. Is this the season he wins the Kelly Cup and the Most Valuable Player award in […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Offense Getting Contributions Throughout the Lineup

The Toledo Walleye are one of the best teams in the ECHL this season, and they are gearing up for a big second half. As a top-tier team, they have everything going for them from top to bottom. One of the biggest reasons for their success is the explosive offense. The Toledo Walleye Offense Firing […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel 01/14/2024

The Toledo Walleye hosted the Indy Fuel on the evening of Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Walleye came into last night’s contest as one of the top teams in the entire league, while the Fuel were aiming to rise in the standings with a big win. The game was part of Warner Bros. weekend, which […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Lack Defensemen; Sign Player in Retirement

The Toledo Walleye are part of the ECHL, a league where turnover and roster movement happen quicker than a hiccup. Over the past few weeks, Toledo has had to shuffle their defensive lineup due to call-ups and injuries, including signing a former Walleye player out of retirement. Toledo Walleye suffer defense shortages The defense has […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Tied for Most Points in ECHL

The city of Toledo, Ohio, has been blessed with some terrific hockey over the years. From the Toledo Goaldiggers to the Toledo Storm to the current team of the Toledo Walleye, the city has been spoiled by the success of its hockey teams. This season is no different as the Walleye are tied for the […]