Published: 1/28/2013 - Updated: 3 months ago

Toledo Walleye vs. Evansville: 1-27

The Toledo Walleye received key contributions from two players that re-joined the team just before a contest against Evansville Icemen on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Huntington Center. Forward Adam Hobson scored the game's first goal and goalie Jordan Pearce made 29 saves to get the win. The Walleye also got a late insurance goal and an empty net goal from Willie Coetzee to win 4-1. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge The Icemen's Tyler Miller, left, is pushed aside by Toledo's Adam Hobson in the first period. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

From left, Mitch Cochell, Amir Edwards, and Jeff Dew appear with their Central Catholic teammates before the game. Central Catholic's football team was honored before the game.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left, Mitch Cochell, Amir Edwards, and Jeff Dew appear with their Central Catholic teammates before the game. Central Catholic's ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Central Catholic's championship football team was honored before the game. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich looks at his empty glove after the Walleye's Willie Coetzee scored at 15:21 in the third period to put the team up 2-0. Nino Musitelli had the assist.

Enlarge Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich looks at his empty glove after the Walleye's Willie Coetzee scored at 15:21 in the third ... BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge The Walleye's Willie Coetzee, right, and Nino Musitelli celebrate after Coetzee's third-period goal. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

The Walleye's Stephon Thorne, left, scores against Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich at 19:45 of the third period, to put the team up 4-1. The assist went to Kyle Rogers, not pictured.

Enlarge The Walleye's Stephon Thorne, left, scores against Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich at 19:45 of the third period, to put the ... BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge The Walleye's Joey Ryan clears the puck in the first period in front of goalie Jordan Pearce. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

From left, Mitch Cochell, Jeff Dew, and Amir Edwards appear with their Central Catholic teammates before the game. Central Catholic's football team was honored before the game.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left, Mitch Cochell, Jeff Dew, and Amir Edwards appear with their Central Catholic teammates before the game. Central Catholic's ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Central Catholic football coach Greg Dempsey. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Dropping the ceremonial pucks were three of the Central Catholic football team's four co-captains: Mitch Cochell, Jeff Dew, and Amir Edwards, to Walleye player Kyle Rogers, left, and Evansville's Todd Robinson.

Enlarge Dropping the ceremonial pucks were three of the Central Catholic football team's four co-captains: Mitch Cochell, Jeff Dew, and ... BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge Walleye goalie Jordan Pearce made 29 saves, including this one in the third period. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Walleye defenseman Phil Rauch keeps the Icemen's Mark Cody out of the line of sight of Walleye goalie Jordan Pearce in the third period.

Enlarge Walleye defenseman Phil Rauch keeps the Icemen's Mark Cody out of the line of sight of Walleye goalie Jordan Pearce ... BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich makes a save of Toledo Walleye Willie Coetzee's third-period shot. But Coetzee scored twice in the period as the Walleye won 4-1.

Enlarge Icemen goalie Paul Karpowich makes a save of Toledo Walleye Willie Coetzee's third-period shot. But Coetzee scored twice in ... BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge Toledo's Nino Musitelli reaches for the puck in front of the goal. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge Toledo goalie Jordan Pearce deflects the puck out of the crease, in front of teammate Joey Ryan. BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Toledo Walleye vs. Evansville: 1-27

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