http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:12:42 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/01/walleye-secure-important-overtime-victory-at-indy/stories/20260401169 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/01/walleye-secure-important-overtime-victory-at-indy/stories/20260401169#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:07:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/04/01/walleye-secure-important-overtime-victory-at-indy/stories/20260401169 FISHERS, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye earned an important two points Wednesday in its quest for an ECHL Central Division title, winning 5-4 in overtime at Indy. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson attempts a goal against Bloomington’s Dryden McKay during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/walleye-sign-college-defenseman/stories/20260331112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/walleye-sign-college-defenseman/stories/20260331112#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:47:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/walleye-sign-college-defenseman/stories/20260331112 The Toledo Walleye have signed Campbell Cichosz, a defenseman who just wrapped up his college career at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Walleye have signed Campbell Cichosz, a defenseman who just wrapped up his college career at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Campbell Cichosz, a defenseman who just wrapped up his college career at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has signed with the Walleye. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/forward-milne-defenseman-truscott-assigned-walleye-from-grand-rapids/stories/20260331097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/forward-milne-defenseman-truscott-assigned-walleye-from-grand-rapids/stories/20260331097#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:14:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/31/forward-milne-defenseman-truscott-assigned-walleye-from-grand-rapids/stories/20260331097 Forward Michael Milne, who has spent four years in the American Hockey League, has been assigned to the Walleye from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Forward Michael Milne has been assigned to the Walleye from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids. Forward Michael Milne, who has played in 196 AHL games, has been assigned to the Toledo Walleye from Grand Rapids. Toledo's Jacob Truscott with the puck as the Walleye face off against the Thunder of Wichita at Huntington Center on Nov. 22, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/29/stellar-special-teams-play-propel-walleye-last-second-win-over-bloomington/stories/20260329117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/29/stellar-special-teams-play-propel-walleye-last-second-win-over-bloomington/stories/20260329117#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:54:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/29/stellar-special-teams-play-propel-walleye-last-second-win-over-bloomington/stories/20260329117 Walleye forward Dylan Moulton capped a special Sunday for Toledo’s special teams units when he scored the game-winning goal with 24 seconds left in regulation. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton celebrates a late goal. Toledo’s Will MacKinnon and Bloomington’s Ayden MacDonald fight. Toledo’s Reilly Funk gets tripped by Bloomington’s Kylor Wall. Toledo’s Reilly Funk and Bloomington’s Kylor Wall chase after the puck. A Toledo fan rings a cowbell. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/28/walleye-rally-to-salvage-point-fall-overtime/stories/20260328128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/28/walleye-rally-to-salvage-point-fall-overtime/stories/20260328128#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:21:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/28/walleye-rally-to-salvage-point-fall-overtime/stories/20260328128 The Toledo Walleye managed to come back from a three-goal deficit and force overtime but fell in the extra period 4-3 to the Bloomington Bison on Saturday at the Huntington Center. Tahoe’s Trent Swick attempts to steal the puck from Toledo’s Colin Swoyer in overtime during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 22. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-see-pair-one-goal-leads-disappear-shootout-loss-indy/stories/20260327128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-see-pair-one-goal-leads-disappear-shootout-loss-indy/stories/20260327128#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:33:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-see-pair-one-goal-leads-disappear-shootout-loss-indy/stories/20260327128 In a potential playoff preview, the Toledo Walleye let a point slip away against division foe Indy on Friday night. Toledo’s Alexandre Doucet, left, handles the puck as Indy’s Jason Ahearn trails. Toledo players celebrate their first period goal. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins celebrates his first period goal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/photo-gallery-walleye-indy/stories/20260327132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/photo-gallery-walleye-indy/stories/20260327132#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:36:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/photo-gallery-walleye-indy/stories/20260327132 The Toledo Walleye lost 3-2 in overtime in a shootout to the Indy Fuel in ECHL hockey action at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 27. Toledo’s Alexandre Doucet skates by. Toledo players celebrate their first period goal. Toledo’s Nick Andrews takes a shot. Toledo’s Cam Hausinger skates out during player introductions. An ice crew member removes two walleye thrown on the ice after Toledo’s first goal. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian takes a shot. Indy’s Dustin Manz, left, skates with the puck as Toledo’s Alexandre Doucet defends. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson, center, is face Indy’s Will Ennis, right. Toledo’s Johnny Waldron follows the puck. Toledo’s Carson Bantle handles the puck. Toledo’s Reilly Funk, left, and Indy’s Christopher Cameron round the net as they follow the puck. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson, right, handles the puck as Indy’s Chris Grando trails behind. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins celebrates his first period goal. Toledo’s Reilly Funk kicks up ice as he skates by. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson, front, handles the puck as Indy’s Chris Grando trails behind. Toledo’s Tanner Kelly, left, defends Indy’s Jadon Joseph from behind. Toledo’s Reilly Funk, right, and Indy’s Christian Berger vie for position. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson takes a shot. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins takes a shot. An ice crew member removes walleye thrown on the ice after Toledo’s first goal. Toledo’s Alexandre Doucet, left, handles the puck as Indy’s Jason Ahearn trails. Toledo’s Alexandre Doucet, right, faces Indy’s Nick Grima. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-receive-boost-roster-addition-forwards-bantle-doucet/stories/20260327114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-receive-boost-roster-addition-forwards-bantle-doucet/stories/20260327114#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:47:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/27/walleye-receive-boost-roster-addition-forwards-bantle-doucet/stories/20260327114 The Toledo Walleye received two key reinforcements with the additions of forwards Carson Bantle and Alexandre Doucet to the roster on Friday. Toledo’s Carson Bantle collides with Trois-Rivières’ Wyatt McLeod during the first period of game 1 of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 31. Walleye’s Alexandre Doucet tries to pass the puck during a hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and the Maine Mariners at the Huntington Center on Feb. 24, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/24/walleye-size-roster-with-signing-2-college-prospects-queens-university/stories/20260324094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/24/walleye-size-roster-with-signing-2-college-prospects-queens-university/stories/20260324094#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:38:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/24/walleye-size-roster-with-signing-2-college-prospects-queens-university/stories/20260324094 The Toledo Walleye added more size to their roster on Tuesday with the signing of two college prospects. Forward Nolan Hutcheson, who led Queen's University in both goals scored and points in each of the past two seasons, has signed with the Walleye. Defenseman Jack Duff, who signed with the Walleye on Tuesday, has been the captain at Queen’s University for the past three seasons. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/22/hausinger-fight-sparks-walleye-comeback-before-toledo-falls-tahoe-ot/stories/20260322124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/22/hausinger-fight-sparks-walleye-comeback-before-toledo-falls-tahoe-ot/stories/20260322124#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:49:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/22/hausinger-fight-sparks-walleye-comeback-before-toledo-falls-tahoe-ot/stories/20260322124 An intense, second-period scrap proved to be the comeback catalyst for the Toledo Walleye, who were not going down without a fight against Tahoe on Sunday. Toledo’s Cam Hausinger celebrates after a fight. Toledo’s Jonathan Ziskie and Tahoe’s Adam Pitters battle for the puck. Tahoe’s Trent Swick attempts to steal the puck from Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian. Toledo’s Cam Hausinger throws a punch at Tahoe’s Tucker Ness. Tahoe’s Louka Henault and Toledo’s Nick Andrews battle for the puck in overtime during an ECHL hockey game. Tahoe’s Kaelan Taylor and Louka Henault fight off Toledo’s Reily Funk in overtime. Tahoe’s Trent Swick attempts to steal the puck from Toledo’s Colin Swoyer in overtime. Toledo players wait for Tahoe’s game winning goal to be reviewed in overtime. Toledo team members skate onto the ice after losing to Tahoe in overtime. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse attempts to steal the puck from Tahoe’s Connor Marritt. Toledo’s Jonathan Ziskie and Tahoe’s Adam Pitters battle for the puck. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski aims to shoot the puck as he drives the puck past Tahoe’s Samuel Huo. Tahoe’s Kevin Wall and Toledo’s Sam Craggs battle for the puck. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleye-workhorse-michaelian-battles-back-blue-line/stories/20260321108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleye-workhorse-michaelian-battles-back-blue-line/stories/20260321108#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:59:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleye-workhorse-michaelian-battles-back-blue-line/stories/20260321108 Battling a substantial decrease in playing time, Walleye defenseman Brendon Michaelian truly believed he could still be a key contributor for the organization that he has grown to love. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian celebrates a goal Tahoe’s during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center on March 20. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian takes a shot during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Iowa Heartlanders at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 23, 2025. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Colin Swoyer celebrate a goal Tahoe’s during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center on March 20. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Tahoe’s Louka Henault chase after the puck during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center on March 20. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Brandon Hawkins celebrate a goal during the second period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center on March 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleyes-winning-streak-snapped-by-tahoe/stories/20260321114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleyes-winning-streak-snapped-by-tahoe/stories/20260321114#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:37:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/21/walleyes-winning-streak-snapped-by-tahoe/stories/20260321114 An early goal did not hold up for the Walleye as they suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Tahoe Knight Monsters on Saturday at the Huntington Center. Tahoe’s Mike Van Unen, left, attempts to block Toledo’s Reilly Funk as he looks to make a pass. Toledo’s Colin Sawyer battles with Tahoe’s Kevin Wall for the puck. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson looks to pass the puck away from Tahoe’s Mike Van Unen. Tahoe’s Tucker Ness sends Toledo’s Cam Hausinger into the boards. Tahoe’s Olivier LeBlanc and Toledo’s Cam Hausinger race towards the puck. Tahoe’s Tucker Ness attempts to block Toledo’s Cam Hausinger as he handles the puck. Tahoe’s Mike Van Unen attempts to block Toledo’s Reilly Funk as he looks to make a pass. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan and Brandon Kruse are sent into the boards by Tahoe’s Louka Henault. Toledo’s Riley McCourt attempts to steal the puck from Tahoe’s Sloan Stanick as he makes a pass. Toledo’s Colin Sawyer battles with Tahoe’s Kevin Wall for the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Tahoe’s Trent Swick and Adam Pitters attempt to steal the puck as Toledo’s Reilly Funk drives the puck down the ice. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/20/walleye-rally-past-tahoe-4-3-solidify-record-home-ice-playoffs-approach/stories/20260320121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/20/walleye-rally-past-tahoe-4-3-solidify-record-home-ice-playoffs-approach/stories/20260320121#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:24:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/20/walleye-rally-past-tahoe-4-3-solidify-record-home-ice-playoffs-approach/stories/20260320121 With the Kelly Cup playoffs quickly approaching, the Walleye are focused on getting on a roll on home ice and clinching a division title. Toledo’s Nate Roy moves the puck past Tahoe’s Connor Merritt. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan reaches for the puck around Tahoe’s Tucker Ness. Spike waves around a lightsaber before the first period. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton loses control of the puck against Tahoe’s Samuel Huo. Toledo’s Nate Roy and Tahoe’s Tucker Ness collide against the glass. Toledo’s Cam Hausinger moves the puck away Tahoe’s Devon Paliani. Toledo’s Nate Roy gets tripped by Tahoe’s Devon Paliani. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian celebrates a goal. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Colin Swoyer celebrate a goal. Young Toledo Walleye fans hold up signs. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Tahoe’s Louka Henault chase after the puck. Toledo’s Johnny Waldron and Tahoe’s Linden Alger collide. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski falls while chasing the puck against Tahoe’s Mike Van Unen. Toledo’s Carter Gylander stretches out too late as Tahoe scores a goal. Toledo’s Brendon Michaelian and Brandon Hawkins celebrate a goal. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/19/walleye-sign-college-defenseman-ziskie-niagara-university-product/stories/20260319108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/19/walleye-sign-college-defenseman-ziskie-niagara-university-product/stories/20260319108#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:46:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/19/walleye-sign-college-defenseman-ziskie-niagara-university-product/stories/20260319108 The Toledo Walleye have signed Jonathan Ziskie, a big defenseman who recently wrapped up a college career at Niagara University. Jonathan Ziskie, a 6-foot-2, 196-pound defenseman who recently wrapped up a college career at Niagara University, signed with the Walleye on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/18/walleye-acquire-forward-hausinger-in-trade-with-greenville/stories/20260318136 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/18/walleye-acquire-forward-hausinger-in-trade-with-greenville/stories/20260318136#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:37:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/18/walleye-acquire-forward-hausinger-in-trade-with-greenville/stories/20260318136 The Toledo Walleye made another roster move Wednesday, acquiring forward Cam Hausinger from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in exchange for forward Denis Smirnov ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. The Toledo Walleye acquired forward Cam Hausinger from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in exchange for forward Denis Smirnov. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/16/walleye-top-ghost-pirates-complete-southern-swing/stories/20260316099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/16/walleye-top-ghost-pirates-complete-southern-swing/stories/20260316099#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:18:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/16/walleye-top-ghost-pirates-complete-southern-swing/stories/20260316099 SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Toledo Walleye defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates 5-4 on Monday to complete a four-games-in-five-days southern road trip in which they went 3-1. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson shoots the puck against Iowa’s William Rousseau during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/14/walleye-secure-shootout-victory-south-carolina/stories/20260314114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/14/walleye-secure-shootout-victory-south-carolina/stories/20260314114#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:54:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/14/walleye-secure-shootout-victory-south-carolina/stories/20260314114 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Garrett Van Wyhe’s goal in the second round of the shootout gave the Toledo Walleye a 4-3 win at South Carolina on Saturday. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson shoots the puck against Iowa’s William Rousseau during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-see-winning-streak-end-5-1-loss-south-carolina/stories/20260313127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-see-winning-streak-end-5-1-loss-south-carolina/stories/20260313127#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:36:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-see-winning-streak-end-5-1-loss-south-carolina/stories/20260313127 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Toledo Walleye had their six-game winning streak snapped in a 5-1 loss on the road to the South Carolina Stingrays on Friday. Toledo’s Will MacKinnon drives the puck down the ice past Bloomington’s Mikhail Abramov during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-captain-hawkins-called-up-to-ahl-toledo-loses-two-other-players/stories/20260313109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-captain-hawkins-called-up-to-ahl-toledo-loses-two-other-players/stories/20260313109#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:44:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/13/walleye-captain-hawkins-called-up-to-ahl-toledo-loses-two-other-players/stories/20260313109 Toledo Walleye captain Brandon Hawkins has been called up to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Grand Rapids, Mich. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins moves the puck away from Iowa’s Elliott McDermott during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 1. Toledo’s Jacob Truscott looks to pass the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Cincinnati Cyclones at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Jan. 25. Toledo’s Ryland Mosley takes a shot during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Wichita Thunder at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/12/van-wyhe-helps-walleye-earn-road-victory-over-savannah/stories/20260312128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/12/van-wyhe-helps-walleye-earn-road-victory-over-savannah/stories/20260312128#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:28:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/03/12/van-wyhe-helps-walleye-earn-road-victory-over-savannah/stories/20260312128 SAVANNAH, Ga. — The recently acquired Garrett Van Wyhe scored two goals, one in the first period and another in the third, to help the Toledo Walleye win 5-3 on the road against the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Thursday. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe moves the puck away from Iowa’s Nick Carabin during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on March 1.