Sam Craggs

ECHL Kelly Cup Final- Game 1 Recap : Trois-Rivières Lions vs Toledo Walleye

The 2025 Kelly Cup Final kicked off in Ohio, where the Toledo Walleye welcomed the Trois-Rivières Lions in Game 1. It was a night of firsts, as the Trois-Rivières Lions made their inaugural appearances in the Kelly Cup Final, and these two formidable teams clashed for the first time in history. Both teams, having triumphed […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals – Game 3 Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Toledo Walleye

The Kansas City Mavericks came into Game 3 with their backs against the wall—and played like it. After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks responded with urgency, scoring five times and riding a red-hot power play to a 5–2 win over the Toledo Walleye. The series now stands at […]

ECHL Central Division Semifinals: Toledo Walleye Sweep Indy Fuel

Toledo Walleye Complete Commanding 4-0 Sweep Over Indy Fuel The Toledo Walleye didn’t just win their opening-round series—they dominated it. In a methodical, high-execution performance from top to bottom, the Walleye swept the Indy Fuel in four straight games in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division Semifinal. From the net out, Toledo showed depth, […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 03/14/2025

The Toledo Walleye secured a stunning overtime victory against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night, with Sam Craggs delivering the winning goal through a clever five-hole move on Vyacheslav Peksa. The game stretched over 2 hours and 32 minutes, as both teams battled hard in this competitive Central Division matchup. Special teams played a crucial […]

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects Check-In

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects November Check-In

Checking in on the Detroit Red Wings AHL & ECHL affiliates as well as their top prospects and how they did in November.

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals vs. Toledo Walleye Game Recap | 11/15/2024

The Norfolk Admirals welcomed the Toledo Walleye to Norfolk Scope on Friday night. The Admirals came into the game sitting atop of the Eastern Conference’s North Division with a 6-2-3 record for 15 points, one point ahead of the Wheeling Nailers who were moved from the Western Conference’s Central Division to the North. In that […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Wheeling Nailers | 11/01/2024

In an electric atmosphere of 8,200 Finatics, the Toledo Walleye staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Wheeling Nailers. Overcoming an early two-goal deficit, the Walleye claimed a 3-2 victory. The matchup featured standout performances from both teams, but ultimately, it was the Walleye’s resilience that shone through. Jan Bednar defended the home net for […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Brendon Michaelian

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed defenseman Brendon Michaelian to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Michaelian returns to Toledo after posting seven points on one goal and six assists in 29 games. He played in 14 playoff games, registering two assists and four penalty minutes. The 2024-25 season will be Michaelian’s first full season in […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Keenan Returning for Fourth Season

Toledo Walleye forward Conlan Keenan is returning for his fourth season with the Walleye, joining Sam Craggs and Brandon Hawkins in returning for consecutive seasons. Keenan had previously spent four years, including the last two as captain, at SUNY-Genesso of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). During his time there, he posted 86 goals and […]

ECHL: Walleye Forward Craggs Returns For Fourth Season

Toledo Walleye forward Sam Craggs joins forward Brandon Hawkins in returning to the Walleye for their fourth season in Toledo. Hawkins announced on Monday, while the Craggs announcement was earlier today. Craggs was a vital part of the Toledo high-scoring offense and was a key player down the stretch, He was efficient in the offensive […]