http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:13:14 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/23/15-forwards-4-defensemen-goalie-among-players-on-walleye-protected-list/stories/20260623111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/23/15-forwards-4-defensemen-goalie-among-players-on-walleye-protected-list/stories/20260623111#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:37:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/23/15-forwards-4-defensemen-goalie-among-players-on-walleye-protected-list/stories/20260623111 Work on constructing the Toledo Walleye roster for the 2026-27 season is now fully underway. 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, 2025. Toledo players wait for Tahoe’s game winning goal to be reviewed in overtime during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 22. Toledo’s Tanner Dickinson takes a shot during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Indy Fuel at the Huntington Center in Toledo on March 27. Toledo celebrates a overtime win against Fort Wayne during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 15. The Walleye defeated the Komets, 3-2 in overtime. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/22/walleye-picked-to-be-visiting-team-for-outdoor-hockey-game-at-kalamazoo/stories/20260622075 The Toledo Walleye will play in an outdoor game once again. Fireworks go off at the conclusion of the Toledo Walleye hockey game against the Indy Fuel as part of Winterfest, Dec. 31, 2021, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. Walleye right winger Tyler Barnes (7) moves the puck against Kalamazoo defenseman Sacha Guimond (4) and goalie Joel Martin (49) during the second period of the first outdoor hockey game in ECHL history during Winterfest Dec. 27, 2014, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/19/walleye-roster-moves-offseason/stories/20260619099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/19/walleye-roster-moves-offseason/stories/20260619099#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:11:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/19/walleye-roster-moves-offseason/stories/20260619099 The Toledo Walleye made several significant roster moves on Friday as the team completed four trades to fulfill future consideration obligations in moves made last season. The Walleye acquired forward Greg Smith from Greensboro. Smith totaled 26 points (15 G, 13 A) in 61 games for Greensboro and the Adirondack Thunder last season. The Walleye acquired forward Nick Nardecchia from Wichita. The Macomb, Mich. native posted 20 points (5 G, 15 A) and 36 penalty minutes in 71 games for Wichita. Toledo rookie forward Tanner Kelly was traded to Jacksonville on Friday. Kelly takes a shot 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. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe moves the puck towards the goal 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/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:34:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/16/walleye-familiar-foe-everblades-win-kelly-cup-title/stories/20260616106 The Toledo Walleye saw a familiar adversary raise the Kelly Cup once again as the Florida Everblades captured the 2026 ECHL title on Monday night. Toledo’s Mitchell Heard fails to score against Florida’s Cam Johnson during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals series between the Toledo Walleye and Florida Everblades at the Huntington Center in Toledo on June 4, 2022. The Walleye are up for an ECHL award for these Crayola jerseys. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton, center, celebrates his first period goal with teammates Tanner Dickinson, left, and Jacob Truscott during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Bloomington Bison at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Jan. 4. Florida goalie Cam Johnson sprays water in his face during the second game of the ECHL Kelly Cup finals series between the Toledo Walleye and Florida Everblades at the Huntington Center in Toledo on June 4, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:58:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/09/walleye-reveal-protected-list-heading-into-offseason/stories/20260609111 The Toledo Walleye protected all eligible players from the 2025-26 playoff roster when the team turned in its protected list to the ECHL on Tuesday. Toledo’s Conlan Keenan was not on the Walleye playoff roster but is included on the protected list heading into the offseason. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/06/02/highly-productive-walleye-defenseman-mccourt-signs-play-sweden/stories/20260602117 Defenseman Riley McCourt, one of the most productive players in Toledo Walleye history, has signed to play next season for a team in Sweden. Toledo’s Riley McCourt shoots the puck during the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Dec. 19, 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/26/roster-instability-inconsistency-leads-to-disappointing-season-for-the-walleye/stories/20260526014 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/26/roster-instability-inconsistency-leads-to-disappointing-season-for-the-walleye/stories/20260526014#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 17:34:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/26/roster-instability-inconsistency-leads-to-disappointing-season-for-the-walleye/stories/20260526014 Constant roster churn led to inconsistency and an early exit for the Toledo Walleye, which fell well short of its annual expectations this season. Toledo celebrates a overtime win against Fort Wayne during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on May 15. 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. 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/2026/05/21/walleye-players-coaches-thanks-supporters-during-fan-celebration-event/stories/20260521112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/21/walleye-players-coaches-thanks-supporters-during-fan-celebration-event/stories/20260521112#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 01:15:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/21/walleye-players-coaches-thanks-supporters-during-fan-celebration-event/stories/20260521112 For the second consecutive season, the Toledo Walleye sold out every home game, and the organization honored its loyal supporters with a fan celebration event on Thursday. A fan thanks Riley McCourt for his autograph on a calendar during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo on May 21. Attendees of all ages wait in line for player autographs during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo on May 21. Tom Blanchard watches as his daughter, Bethany, dances with Spike during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo on May 21. Sue Greenwade, Kara Tiller, and Kathy McGuire thank players after getting their autographs on signs and hats from Jacob Truscott, Brandon Hawkins, and Johnny Waldron during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo on May 21. Bob Meyers holds a flag that displays six years worth of autographs during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Walleye goalie Carter Gylander signs a fans tapestry with him on it during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Will MacKinnon signs a jersey for a fan during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Lennox Lafferty, 5, holds a sign that reads “proud fanatic” while waiting in line for player autographs during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. CatTrick sits to play with Madilynn Drummer, a 20 month-old of Ypsilanti, during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Spike dances on a table top during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Michael Milne takes a selfie with Rayne Wilcox during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Carson Bantle signs a tapestry for Nathan Hoffman, 12, of Holland during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Walleye goalie Carter Gylander signs a jersey for Brycen Oliver, 15, during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Sue Greenwade sports Walleye-themed tennis shoes during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. Opie Rollins, 2, of Toledo plays with a mini hockey stick while waiting in line for player autographs during the Walleye’s year-end fan event at Hensville Park in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/19/walleye-eliminated-from-playoffs-5-3-loss-rival-komets-in-division-final/stories/20260519108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/19/walleye-eliminated-from-playoffs-5-3-loss-rival-komets-in-division-final/stories/20260519108#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 02:31:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/19/walleye-eliminated-from-playoffs-5-3-loss-rival-komets-in-division-final/stories/20260519108 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — For the first time since 2018, the Toledo Walleye will not advance to the conference finals after they were eliminated from the Kelly Cup playoffs by the rival Fort Wayne Komets on Tuesday night. Toledo's Tanner Kelly tussles with Fort Wayne's Trevor Janicke in Game 6 of the Central Division finals. The Walleye's Brandon Kruse challenges Fort Wayne's Jalen Smereck for a puck in Game 6 of the Central Division finals. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/18/walleye-look-follow-same-script-must-win-game-6-vs-fort-wayne/stories/20260518088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/18/walleye-look-follow-same-script-must-win-game-6-vs-fort-wayne/stories/20260518088#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/18/walleye-look-follow-same-script-must-win-game-6-vs-fort-wayne/stories/20260518088 After surging back into the division finals with two season-saving wins, the Toledo Walleye look to “rinse and repeat” against the Fort Wayne Komets. Toledo’s Sam Craggs, left, and Fort Wayne’s Matthew Brown go after 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. 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/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 20:24:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/17/briggs-walleye-best-fans-minor-league-hockey-when-will-toledo-take-advantage/stories/20260517100 They called off the Friday night fish fry, then Saturday’s too. 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 02:32:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/16/walleye-stave-off-elimination-playoffs-4-1-win-over-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260516108 The traditionally high-scoring Toledo Walleye offense had been unusually quiet in its division final series against Fort Wayne until it erupted on Saturday night to once again extend the postseason run. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Tyson Feist. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski moves the puck away from Fort Wayne’s Josh Bloom. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/15/walleye-extend-season-with-3-2-overtime-win-over-fort-wayne/stories/20260515117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/15/walleye-extend-season-with-3-2-overtime-win-over-fort-wayne/stories/20260515117#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 02:49:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/15/walleye-extend-season-with-3-2-overtime-win-over-fort-wayne/stories/20260515117 Rookie Reilly Funk played the role of hero on Friday night for the Toledo Walleye, who lived to fight another day as they emerged with an intense 3-2 overtime win over rival Fort Wayne in a must-win situation at the Huntington Center. Toledo celebrates a overtime win against Fort Wayne during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Friday, May 15, 2026. The Walleye defeated the Komets, 3-2 in overtime. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe and Fort Wayne’s Alex Aleardi chase after the puck during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Friday, May 15, 2026. Toledo’s Michael Milne and Fort Wayne’sTyler Inamoto chase after the puck during a playoff hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo on Friday, May 15, 2026. 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 Friday, May 15, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 02:38:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-fall-4-2-to-fort-wayne-in-game-3-now-on-brink-of-elimination/stories/20260514130 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Toledo held one-goal leads in both the first and second periods in Game 3 of the Central Division finals on Thursday, but the Fort Wayne Komets scored the final three to put the Walleye on the brink of elimination. Toledo's Cam Hausinger faces off against Fort Wayne's Austin Magera during Thursday's Game 3. Toledo forward Brandon Kruse celebrates his first-period goal in Game 3 of the Central Division finals on Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/14/walleye-announce-2026-27-schedule-home-opener/stories/20260514127 The Toledo Walleye will host the rival Fort Wayne Komets in their home opener next season. Toledo fans twirl towels 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. Toledo’s Riley McCourt skates out during player intros ahead of 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/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 02:12:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/12/walleye-fall-3-0-game-2-fort-wayne-komets-2-0-series-lead/stories/20260512093 The frustrated Toledo Walleye carried much of the play over the first half of Game 2 of the Central Division finals on Tuesday night, but Fort Wayne responded in the later stages with three unanswered goals to take a 3-0 victory at the Huntington Center. 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. Toledo’s Sam Craggs, left, and Fort Wayne’s Matthew Brown go after 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. Toledo’s Riley McCourt skates out during player intros ahead of the game. Toledo’s Will MacKinnon takes a shot 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. Toledo’s Carson Bantle, left, and Fort Wayne’s Tyler Inamoto go after 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. Toledo’s Dylan Moulton takes a shot 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. Toledo’s Garrett Van Wyhe, left, and Fort Wayne’s Zach Bookman go for 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. Toledo’s Tanner Kelly takes a shot 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. Toledo fans twirl towels 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/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 00:06:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/10/walleye-drop-game-1-division-finals-4-1-rival-fort-wayne/stories/20260510123 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Toledo Walleye played well in stretches in Game 1 of the Central Division finals on Sunday, but the Fort Wayne Komets cashed in when they controlled the action at Memorial Coliseum. Toledo Walleye goaltender Carter Gylander makes a save in Game 1 of the Central Division finals. Toledo's Nick Andrews battles with Fort Wayne's Matt Copponi in Game 1 of the second round of the ECHL playoffs. Toledo's Will MacKinnon(4) battles with Austin Magera (24) in Game 1 of the Central Diviison finals. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/09/fierce-fight-walleye-square-off-again-against-rival-fort-wayne-division-finals/stories/20260509027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/09/fierce-fight-walleye-square-off-again-against-rival-fort-wayne-division-finals/stories/20260509027#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/09/fierce-fight-walleye-square-off-again-against-rival-fort-wayne-division-finals/stories/20260509027 Another fierce fight should play out in the Kelly Cup playoffs as bitter adversaries Toledo and Fort Wayne meet once again in one of the top rivalries in the ECHL. Toledo’s Johnny Waldron and Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck race to the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 15. Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins and Fort Wayne’s Matt Murphy chase after the puck in the first period of an ECHL hockey game at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo, on Dec. 6, 2025. Toledo’s Tanner Kelly drives the puck down the ice as Fort Wayne’s Reece Harsch follows him during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 15. Toledo’s Brandon Kruse and Fort Wayne’s Reece Harsch fight for the puck during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 15. Toledo’s Mitch Lewandowski handles the puck as Fort Wayne’s Matt Copponi trails him during an ECHL hockey game between the Toledo Walleye and Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center in Toledo on Feb. 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/08/walleye-off-ice-official-marlowe-thankful-for-response-to-scary-pregame-medical/stories/20260508039 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/08/walleye-off-ice-official-marlowe-thankful-for-response-to-scary-pregame-medical/stories/20260508039#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/08/walleye-off-ice-official-marlowe-thankful-for-response-to-scary-pregame-medical/stories/20260508039 Rick Marlowe felt dizzy as the pyrotechnic display went off during the Walleye player introductions at the Huntington Center on Sunday — and then he felt a jolt of lightning in his chest. Off-Ice official Rick Marlowe watches an ECHL hockey game Feb. 17, 2019 at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. Toledo Walleye captain Brandon Hawkins helps off-ice official Rick Marlowe, middle, carry items from the penalty box after a recent home game as Ken Tarry looks on. Walleye players Brandon Hawkins and Michael Milne help guide a stretcher off the ice before last Sunday's game at the Huntington Center. Off-ice official Rick Marlowe experienced a medical episode in the penalty box. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/07/funky-format-walleye-playoff-series-vs-fort-wayne-will-feature-unique-schedule/stories/20260507082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/07/funky-format-walleye-playoff-series-vs-fort-wayne-will-feature-unique-schedule/stories/20260507082#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/walleye/2026/05/07/funky-format-walleye-playoff-series-vs-fort-wayne-will-feature-unique-schedule/stories/20260507082 From concerts to commencement ceremonies, the fate of the Toledo Walleye playoff schedule often comes down to the availability of the building. Toledo Walleye goalie Carter Gylander is introduced against the Trois-Rivieres in the ECHL Kelly Cup hockey finals at the Huntington Center on June 2, 2025, in downtown Toledo. Komets’ Anthony Petruzzelli chases after the puck while Toledo Walleye’s David Pope tries to stop him during the second period at Memorial Coliseum on April 19, 2019.