Brandon Kruse

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Toledo Walleye – 05/04/2024

TOLEDO, Ohio – Saturday night, the Toledo Walleye went up against the Wheeling Nailers for Game 2 of the Central Division Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Walleye took a 5-3 victory and a 2-0 series lead. Mitchell Lewandowski, Sam Craggs, and Brandon Kruse led the way with two points each for the Walleye. […]

Toledo Walleye celebrate a 5-3 win over the Wheeling Nailers to go up 2-0 in the series.

ECHL Playoffs Recap: Wheeling Nailers Vs. Toledo Walleye Game 2 | 5/4/2024

After winning game one of the Central Division Finals Friday night, the Toledo Walleye hosted the Wheeling Nailers for game two of the Central Division Finals, with the Walleyes taking a 2-0 series lead after a 5-3 win Saturday night at Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. With tonight’s win, the Walleye extended their win streak […]

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 Series Preview: Toledo Walleye vs Kalamazoo Wings

The Toledo Walleye will play the Kalamazoo Wings in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs. Toledo is one of the top teams in the league and brings some firepower from all positions. Head Coach Pat Mikesch hopes for a lengthy playoff run in his first year coaching the Walleye, as he has […]

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: 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: Toledo Walleye Sign Forward Brandon Kruse

The Toledo Walleye have added another BGSU Falcon to their 2023-2024 roster with the signing of forward Brandon Kruse. Kruse was drafted by Las Vegas in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL draft but made his professional debut in the AHL with the Henderson Silver Knight at the end of the 2021-2022 season. He […]

ECHL: Growlers Take Beating as Reading Rises

The Newfoundland Growlers faced a tough loss on home ice in game 56 with a 6:1 end in the series opener to the Reading Royals. The final goal in the third, a highlight-reel wrap-around scored by Alec Butcher, ticked Growler Dryden McKay off so much the flustered goalie gave the net a few hearty smacks […]

NL Growlers ECHL Kelly Cup “Long Run”

Newfoundland Growlers Head Coach Eric Wellwood says this team is in for “the long run” toward the 2nd Kelly Cup championship. The Newfoundland Growers, an ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, secured the Kelly Cup championship in 2019 – the team’s inaugural year – with a 4-3 win over the Toledo Walleye. But the […]