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Mitchell Lewandowski celebrates his game-tying goal late in the third period.

ECHL Playoffs Recap: Wheeling Nailers Vs. Toledo Walleye Central Division Finals | Game 1

Game one of the Central Division Finals between the Wheeling Nailers and Toledo Walleye did not disappoint at the Walleye took game one 2-1 in overtime Friday night at Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. John Lethemon picked up the win between the pipes for the Walleye, stopping 23 of the 24 shots he faced. The […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers – 04/27/2024

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The Wheeling Nailers faced the Indy Fuel in Game 5 of the Central Division Semifinals on Saturday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The Nailers prevailed, winning 4-2, and are moving on to the North Division Finals in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs against the Toledo Walleye. Check out this […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Transactions | 04/29/2024

The Wheeling Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that goaltender Taylor Gauthier was reassigned to the Nailers following the Penguins’ elimination from the American Hockey League playoffs. Gauthier was listed on Wheeling’s playoff-eligible list before the start of playoffs, and he will be available to the team when the Central Division Finals start. Gauthier was […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers Game 4 | 04/27/2024

The game between Indy Fuel and the Wheeling Nailers held at the Pittsburg Penguins‘ practice barn, is a pivotal moment for both teams. The Nailers can secure a spot in the semifinals and face the Toledo Walleyes. Meanwhile, Indy is striving to stage a comeback and challenge the Nailers in their pursuit of the Kelly […]

PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers – 04/23/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Nailers and the Indy Fuel went head to head for Game 4 of the Central Division Semifinals in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs at the WesBanco Arena on Tuesday. The Nailers took the victory with a final score of 3-0, giving Jaxon Castor his first pro career shutout. Click […]

ECHL Playoffs Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings Game 4 l 04/26/2024

The Kalamazoo Wings played against the Toledo Walleye on Friday night at the Wings Event Center. It was a must-win game for the Wings as they were down 3-0 in the series. Throughout the series, Kalamazoo had faced 139 shots from Toledo’s high-powered offense and had no other option but to lock-down defensively with their […]

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 […]

ECHL: Central Division Semifinal Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Kalamazoo Wings Game 3 | 04/24/2024

Toledo Walleyes and Kalamazoo Wings met for game three on Wednesday night of the Central Division Semifinals Playoff in the chase for the Kelly Cup. Toledo comes into this game on a 16-game winning streak, while the Wings come in with a history of bouncing back when on home ice. Heading into the match, the […]