http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:40 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:19:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/07/six-different-goal-scorers-lead-the-walleye-6-4-win-home-opener/stories/20261107103 With cowbells clanging and fish flying onto the ice, the Toledo Walleye ensured the festivities for their long-waited home opener extended through the final horn at the Huntington Center on Saturday evening. Toledo’s Reilly Funk and Chris Terry celebrate a goal. Maddy Tomaszewski holds up a walleye after Toledo’s first goal. Toledo lines up after being introduced. Toledo fans yell at the referees. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe and Fort Wayne’s Oliver LeBlanc collide. Toledo’s Quinn Preston celebrates a goal. Toledo celebrates a goal. Toledo’s Kyle Gaffney moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Cody Morgan and Drake Rymsha. A Toledo fan jokingly offers referees money while reviewing a Toledo goal. Toledo’s Chris Terry scores a goal against Fort Wayne’s Evan Cormier. Toledo’s Chris Terry celebrates a goal. Toledo’s Sam Craggs reaches for the puck against Fort Wayne’s Noah Carroll. Toledo’s Chris Terry keeps the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Drake Rymsha. Toledo’s Sam Craggs collides with Fort Wayne’s Xavier Lapointe. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson and Fort Wayne’s Cole Hults chase after the puck. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson reaches for the puck around Fort Wayne’s Hunter Johannes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/walleye-hold-4-3-victory-kalamazoo/stories/20261106131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/walleye-hold-4-3-victory-kalamazoo/stories/20261106131#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:38:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/walleye-hold-4-3-victory-kalamazoo/stories/20261106131 KALAMAZOO — The Toledo Walleye scored a trio of third-period goals as they held on for a second consecutive win at Kalamazoo on Friday, pulling out a 4-3 victory. Toledo’s Nick Andrews and Fort Wayne’s Josh Bloom chase after the puck during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/center-stage-walleye-expect-special-atmosphere-17th-home-opener-saturday/stories/20261106109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/center-stage-walleye-expect-special-atmosphere-17th-home-opener-saturday/stories/20261106109#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:38:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/06/center-stage-walleye-expect-special-atmosphere-17th-home-opener-saturday/stories/20261106109 Hockey once again takes center stage at the Huntington Center on Saturday night for the Toledo Walleye’s 17th home opener. Walleye’s Trenton Bliss comes out before the home opener between the Toledo Walleye and the Reading Royals at the Huntington Center on Nov. 3, 2023 in Toledo. Fans celebrate one of the second period goals during the home opener game between the Toledo Walleye and Florida Everblades at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Nov. 2, 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/04/walleye-outlast-kalamazoo-for-road-victory/stories/20261104130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/04/walleye-outlast-kalamazoo-for-road-victory/stories/20261104130#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:02:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/11/04/walleye-outlast-kalamazoo-for-road-victory/stories/20261104130 KALAMAZOO — The Toledo Walleye fired off 15 more shots than the Kalamazoo Wings and were able to connect on more of their opportunities in a 3-2 road victory Wednesday. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski moves the puck away from Bloomington’s Seung Jae Lee in the second period of game 6 in an ECHL playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/31/walleyes-winning-streak-halted-loss-fort-wayne/stories/20261031095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/31/walleyes-winning-streak-halted-loss-fort-wayne/stories/20261031095#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:43:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/31/walleyes-winning-streak-halted-loss-fort-wayne/stories/20261031095 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye could not jump start their offense in a 2-1 loss Saturday at Fort Wayne. Toledo’s Nolan Moyle handles the puck during an ECHL Kelly Cup Western Conference Final hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Kansas City Mavericks at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/30/walleye-triumph-ot-win-3rd-straight/stories/20261030143 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/30/walleye-triumph-ot-win-3rd-straight/stories/20261030143#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:45:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/30/walleye-triumph-ot-win-3rd-straight/stories/20261030143 KALAMAZOO — The Toledo Walleye rallied from an early deficit to take down the Kalamazoo Wings 3-2 in overtime on Friday for their third consecutive win. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins handles the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/24/big-3rd-period-sends-walleye-past-nailers/stories/20261024084 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/24/big-3rd-period-sends-walleye-past-nailers/stories/20261024084#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:12:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/24/big-3rd-period-sends-walleye-past-nailers/stories/20261024084 WHEELING, W.Va. — The Toledo Walleye used a four-goal third period to defeat the Wheeling Nailers 5-2 on Saturday to win for the second time in as many days. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Josh Bloom during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:50:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/23/walleye-secure-1st-win-2026-27-season/stories/20261023116 FISHERS, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye scored three second-period goals en route to their first win of the season, a 5-2 victory at the Indy Fuel on Friday. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins handles the puck during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division finals between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on May 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/walleye-sign-goaltender-nick-grabko-as-their-third-netminder/stories/20261021118 The Toledo Walleye have signed goaltender Nick Grabko as their No. 3 netminder. Toledo’s Nick Grabko keeps his eyes on the puck during the second period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 23, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:24:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/21/road-warriors-walleye-embrace-challenge-of-7-straight-road-games-to-open-season/stories/20261021110 Once again, the Toledo Walleye will need to be road warriors to start the ECHL season. Walleye defenseman Dylan Moulton finds himself on the opposing bench in a game at Fort Wayne's Memorial Coliseum last season. Toledo Walleye fans cheer against the Trois-Rivieres Lions in the ECHL Kelly Cup hockey finals at the Huntington Center on June 2, 2025, in downtown Toledo. Walleye fans travel to support Toledo captain Brandon Hawkins and his teammates at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:44:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/18/late-fort-wayne-barrage-sinks-walleye/stories/20261018139 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye were unable to maintain an early lead as the Fort Wayne Komets scored four unanswered goals in a 6-3 decision on Saturday in the season opener. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson and Cincinnati’s Elijah Vilio scramble to control the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Huntington Center in Toledo on April 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/17/2026-27-walleye-season-preview-well-rounded-deep-team-packs-offensive-punch/stories/20261017069 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/17/2026-27-walleye-season-preview-well-rounded-deep-team-packs-offensive-punch/stories/20261017069#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/17/2026-27-walleye-season-preview-well-rounded-deep-team-packs-offensive-punch/stories/20261017069 On paper, the Toledo Walleye look to be a deep, well-rounded, and high-scoring team with a good mix of young and older talent as the organization enters its 17th season. Walleye forward Reilly Funk poses for photos during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins skates out during introductions ahead of the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division semifinals between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on April 25. The Walleye gather at center ice at the Huntington Center in preparation for the 2026-27 season. Toledo Walleye defender Marcus Crawford plays the puck past Cincinnati Cyclones forward Pascal Aquin during an ECHL hockey game Jan. 25, 2019, at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye coach Pat Mikesch instructs his team at practice. The Toledo Walleye hit the ice for practice. Photographer Scott Grau adjusts Walleye goalie Jonathan Lemieux´s jersey during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye head coach Pat Mikesch during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye forward Brandon Kruse during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14, at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye forward Quinn Preston during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye forward Sam Craggs waves during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye forward Scott Docherty during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/15/walleye-set-opening-day-roster-with-27-total-players/stories/20261015088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/15/walleye-set-opening-day-roster-with-27-total-players/stories/20261015088#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:44:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/15/walleye-set-opening-day-roster-with-27-total-players/stories/20261015088 The Toledo Walleye have announced their official roster to start the 2026-27 ECHL season. Walleye head coach Pat Mikesch during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Walleye forward Reilly Funk during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Photographer Scott Grau adjusts Walleye goalie Jonathan Lemieux´s jersey during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-sign-former-nhl-forward-ahl-veteran-chris-terry/stories/20261014113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-sign-former-nhl-forward-ahl-veteran-chris-terry/stories/20261014113#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-sign-former-nhl-forward-ahl-veteran-chris-terry/stories/20261014113 The Toledo Walleye have signed veteran forward Chris Terry, who has played in 152 NHL games. Toledo Walleye signee Chris Terry played in parts of four seasons with the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-rookie-forward-maumee-native-schoen-sidelined-with-injury/stories/20261014102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-rookie-forward-maumee-native-schoen-sidelined-with-injury/stories/20261014102#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/14/walleye-rookie-forward-maumee-native-schoen-sidelined-with-injury/stories/20261014102 Toledo Walleye rookie forward Ben Schoen, a Maumee native, suffered an injury in Saturday’s preseason game and will start the season on the injured reserve list. Walleye forward Ben Schoen during Walleye Media Day on Oct. 14 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Penn State's Ben Schoen (12) during the game with Notre Dame. The No. 8 Nittany Lions defeated the Fighting Irish, 4-1 in Big Ten action in Pegula Ice Arena on Jan. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/10/funk-scores-twice-walleye-take-down-wings/stories/20261010079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/10/funk-scores-twice-walleye-take-down-wings/stories/20261010079#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:24:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/10/funk-scores-twice-walleye-take-down-wings/stories/20261010079 KALAMAZOO — The Toledo Walleye defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 4-1 on Saturday to sweep their home-and-home set to begin preseason play. Toledo’s Reilly Funk, right, goes airborne after being tripped up by Bloomington’s Parker Gavlas during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division semifinals between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on April 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/09/walleye-notch-preseason-victory-over-kalamazoo/stories/20261009095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/09/walleye-notch-preseason-victory-over-kalamazoo/stories/20261009095#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:11:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/09/walleye-notch-preseason-victory-over-kalamazoo/stories/20261009095 A pair of second-period power-play goals and another in the third handed the Toledo Walleye a 3-1 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings in the preseason opener for both teams Friday at the Huntington Center. Cincinnati’s Adam Kydd skates to catch up to Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson as he controls the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Huntington Center in Toledo on April 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/07/walleye-open-training-camp-large-numbers-good-energy/stories/20261007094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/07/walleye-open-training-camp-large-numbers-good-energy/stories/20261007094#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:35:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/07/walleye-open-training-camp-large-numbers-good-energy/stories/20261007094 With nearly 30 players on the preseason roster, the Toledo Walleye should have an especially competitive training camp. Walleye coach Pat Mikesch instructs his team on day two of training camp at the Huntington Center on Oct. 6. The Walleye gather at center ice for the second day of preseason camp at the Huntington Center. The Walleye practice on Tuesday at the Huntington Center with 28 players on the preseason roster. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/06/newly-signed-walleye-goalie-jurusik-heads-overseas/stories/20261006083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/06/newly-signed-walleye-goalie-jurusik-heads-overseas/stories/20261006083#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:57:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/06/newly-signed-walleye-goalie-jurusik-heads-overseas/stories/20261006083 Newly signed Toledo Walleye goaltender Matt Jurusik will instead play for a team based in Slovakia this season. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton gets hit in the back by the puck as new goalie Matt Jurusik defends the goal in the second period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Dec. 20. Toledo’s goalie Matt Jurusik keeps his eye on the puck in the second period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Dec. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/01/goalie-gylander-assigned-walleye-3-goalies-preseason-roster/stories/20261001102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/01/goalie-gylander-assigned-walleye-3-goalies-preseason-roster/stories/20261001102#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/10/01/goalie-gylander-assigned-walleye-3-goalies-preseason-roster/stories/20261001102 Goaltender Carter Gylander, who has played in 68 games for the Walleye over the past two seasons, will start the upcoming season in Toledo. Toledo’s Carter Gylander blocks a shot by Wheeling’s Logan Pietila on April 17 at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo.