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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: 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 […]

ECHL Central Division Semi-Finals Game 1 Recap: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Toledo Walleye | 04/19/2024

The Toledo Walleye faced off against the Kalamazoo Wings in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals on Friday night at the Huntington Center located in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The game featured a thrilling goalie matchup between John Lethemon for Toledo and Hunter Vorva for Kalamazoo. The first period was marked by tight-checking and uneventful […]

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 Announce Playoff Roster

The Toledo Walleye announced on Tuesday morning their playoff roster for the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs, consisting of 24 players. The roster is made up of two goaltenders, eight defensemen, and 14 forwards. The roster limit is 20 active players with a four-player reserve, meaning they can come in and play in the lineup as […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye First-Round Opponent Announced for 2024 Playoffs

The Toledo Walleye will face the Kalamazoo Wings in the opening round of the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs. The series will start Friday, April 19, at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The format will be a 2-2-1-1-1, with the Walleye getting four games, including the decisive game seven if there is one. Walleye […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets | 04/13/2024

The Toledo Walleye hosted their rivals, the Fort Wayne Komets, at the Huntington Center on Saturday night to close out their regular season home schedule. The Walleye successfully eliminated the Komets from extending their season into the playoffs with a 3-1 victory. John Lethemon defending the home net for the Walleye. Ryan Fanti was between […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s Bednar named Goaltender of the Month for March

Toledo Walleye goaltender Jan Bednar has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for March. He had six wins, a 1.59 goals-against-average, and a .937 save percentage. Walleye’s Bednar performing well between the pipes In his last 10 games, Bednar has five wins and a .915 save percentage to lift the Walleye […]

Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets | 03/22/2024

The Toledo Walleye hosted their rivals, the Fort Wayne Komets, at the Huntington Center on Friday evening. The Walleye celebrated all things Jimmy Buffett with Margaritaville Night. Players and fans donned special ocean-blue jerseys displaying a tropical walleye, and they were wearing sunglasses and a fishing cap in a liferaft. Fans were also seen sporting […]