Fish Tales - March 2010

Congrats To Maxime Tanguay - All Rookie Team!

3/31/2010 3:00 PM

Jason Griffin

Toledo’s Maxime Tanguay Named To ECHL All-Rookie Team
Rookie center has 68 points for Toledo in 63 games…

(TOLEDO, OH) - The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce that Maxime Tanguay has been named to the ECHL All-Rookie team for the 2009-10 season.

The team was determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, who were asked to select a goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards.

A rookie is defined as a player who has played in less than 25 professional games prior to the start of the current season.

Tanguay was honored to be named to the team, "I am very excited to win this award. I feel the same way I did when I was selected for the All-Star game this year. It is a tremendous honor for me and the entire team."

2009-10 ECHL All-Rookie Team

F – Evan Barlow, Idaho Steelheads (55 gp, 32g, 40a, 72 pts, +28)
F – Justin Donati, Elmira Jackals (62 gp, 38g, 58a, 96 pts, +13)
F – Maxime Tanguay, Toledo Walleye (63 gp, 25g, 43a, 68 pts, +3)
D – Drew Paris, Gwinnett Gladiators (68 gp, 12g, 32a, 44 pts, -18)
D – Sam Roberts, Gwinnett Gladiators (67 gp, 10g, 30a, 40 pts, -15)
G – Richard Bachman, Idaho Steelheads (34 gp, 22-7-3, 2.26 GAA, .909 Save Pct.)

Maxime Tanguay of the Toledo Walleye is third among league rookies with 68 points and sits second with 43 assists while his 23 power-play points are tied for third among first-year players. Tanguay is under contract to Rockford of the American Hockey League and he has one assist and two penalty minutes in five games with the IceHogs.

Since the ECHL began naming the All-Rookie Team in 2000-01, 10 players selected have gone on to play in the NHL: David Desharnais (2007-08), Kevin Doell (2003-04), Vern Fiddler (2002-03), Simon Gamache (2001-02), Mike Glumac (2002-03), Adam Hauser (2002-03), Jason Jaffray (2002-03), Anton Khudobin (2007-08), Joey Tenute (2004-05) and Zenon Konopka (2002-03).

The ECHL will announce its First-Team All-ECHL and Second-Team All-ECHL teams on Thursday.

Toledo can clinch a berth in the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs with a victory tonight at Johnstown (7:05 pm). The game can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA with Matt Melzak on the call.

Walleye Weekly Release

3/29/2010 9:30 AM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye Weekly Release No. 24: March 29, 2010
Overall Record: 35-28-2-4 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 2-1-0-0) (Streak Won 2)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday March 26 @ Johnstown Chiefs (7-4 Loss)
Saturday March 27 vs. Wheeling Nailers (5-1 Win)
Sunday March 28 vs. Kalamazoo Wings (6-3 Win)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Wednesday March 31 @ Johnstown Chiefs (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Friday April 2 @ Kalamazoo Wings (7:30pm) (7:00pm, 1230am, B2)
Saturday April 3 @ Kalamazoo Wings (7:30pm) (7:00pm, 1230am, B2)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Notes

 Two Win Week! The Toledo Walleye collected two wins and four points of a possible six for the second consecutive week. Following a tough 7-4 loss Friday night in Johnstown, Toledo collected consecutive wins over Wheeling (5-1) and Kalamazoo (6-3).

 A Fantastic Record! The Toledo Walleye finished home portion of the schedule Sunday afternoon. Toledo finished the season with 226,575 fans passing through the turnstiles at the Lucas County Arena. The Walleye finished with an average attendance of 6,294 per contest (84.6% capacity). Only Ontario (6,451) finished with a higher per game average than Toledo.

 Playoff Watch! After the weekend, Toledo sits tied with the Reading Royals in the seventh spot in the American Conference Playoff race at 76 points. Toledo is just one win shy of clinching a spot in the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

 Second Period Dominance! In Toledo’s back to back home wins Saturday and Sunday, the Walleye outscored Wheeling and Kalamazoo 7-0 in the second periods.

 Peralta a Force! Forward Sal Peralta scored four goals in the three games this past week. Since arriving in Toledo, Sal has scored 10 goals while adding in 5 assists in 14 games.

 Pearce of Protection! Goaltender Jordan Pearce faced a season high 56 shots in Sunday’s 6-3 win against Kalamazoo. Jordan turned aside 53 to collect his 15th win of the season.

On the Hook

 Gametime! Toledo will start another three game week in Johnstown Wednesday night. Toledo is 6-1-0-0 against the Chiefs this season. The Walleye will travel to Kalamazoo to finish the regular season with games Friday and Saturday night. Toledo is 6-5-0-0 in the eleven meetings this year with the Wings.

Walleye Player of the Week:
Sal Peralta (4 goals – 0 assists = 4 points)

Walleye Goaltender of the Week:
Alec Richards (1-0-0-0, 1.00 gaa, .964 save %)

Updated American Conference Standings March 29, 2010

1 Charlotte-89
2 Kalamazoo-89
3 Elmira-79
4 South Carolina-88
5 Cincinnati-87
6 Florida-83
7 Reading-76
8 Toledo-76
Non-Playoff Teams
9 Trenton-73
10 Wheeling-70
11 Gwinnett-69
12 Johnstown-45

*Note the Top 8 seeds make the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs

Game Notes for 3/26/10 in Johnstown

3/26/2010 11:29 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo was defeated 5-2 in Wheeling. Tony Romano scored a goal in his fourth consecutive game...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye visit the Johnstown Chiefs. The Walleye are 6-0-0-0 against the Chiefs this season. Toledo has scored 34 goals in those games and has allowed just 17. Toledo will play in Johnstown again next Wednesday night...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the eighth spot in the ECHL’s American Conference at 72 points...The Walleye have a magic number of four, meaning that if the Walleye finish the season with four wins in the last six games they clinch a postseason spot...

Owning the East Division: Toledo is 13-4-1-2 against teams from the East Division this season...

Against the Chiefs: Forward Evan Rankin has scored 6 goals with 8 assists in just five starts against Johnstown. Maxime Tanguay has 12 points (4g, 8a) in just 5 games. Both goaltenders Alec Richards (2.65 gaa, .915 svp) and Jordan Pearce (3.00 gaa, .912) have records of 3-0-0-0 against the Chiefs...

Scouting the Chiefs: Johnstown is 16-40-7-4 on the season and they currently sit twelfth in the American Conference Standings, and have been eliminated from postseason play. The Chiefs are 1-6-2-1 in their last 10 games and are 7-18-4-3 at home this year...

Walleye and Blackhawks Extend Affiliation Through 2010-11 Season

3/26/2010 11:00 AM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye & Chicago Blackhawks Extend Affiliation Agreement
Walleye to serve as primary ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for 2010-11 season…

(TOLEDO, OH) - The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce that they have reached an affiliation agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League for the 2010-11 season.

Under terms of the agreement, Chicago will assign contracted players to the Walleye.
With an emphasis on player development, the Walleye will serve as the Blackhawks ECHL affiliate. The Walleye will also work and develop prospects with Chicago’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.
Joe Napoli, Walleye President/General Manager, discussed the affiliation, “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. The first season went extremely well and we have established a great foundation.”

Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations, Mark Bernard said, “The Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs are both very happy to extend our affiliation with the Toledo Walleye for another season. Once again we have found Toledo to be an ideal location for our young prospects to gain experience and develop their skills while enjoying tremendous fan support and all of the amenities that the Lucas County Arena has to offer. Head Coach Nick Vitucci has done a wonderful job with all of our prospects over the past season and we look forward to having him help develop the next group of future Chicago Blackhawks.”

Walleye Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Nick Vitucci added, “We are very excited to once again call the Chicago Blackhawks our NHL affiliate. It is such a thrill to work with such an exciting organization. Mark Bernard has been great to work with and it has been my honor to help develop future Chicago Blackhawks. I once again look forward to that challenge.”

Toledo ECHL Affiliations
Chicago Blackhawks (2006-07, 2009-present)
Detroit Red Wings (1991-99, 2000-07, 2009-present)
Nashville Predators (2002-04)
San Jose Sharks (2005-06)
Tampa Bay Lightning (1999-00)

Updated American Conference Playoff Race

3/25/2010 10:48 AM

Jason Griffin

			W	L	OTL	SOL	PTS	PCT
1	xSouth Carolina	38	18	6	6	88	0.647
2	xKalamazoo	39	19	5	3	86	0.652
3	Elmira		35	23	5	3	78	0.591
4	xCharlotte	39	20	4	3	85	0.644
5	xCincy		41	23	1	2	85	0.634
6	Florida		35	23	4	5	79	0.590
7	Reading		34	27	1	4	73	0.553
8	Toledo		33	27	2	4	72	0.545
Non-Playoff Teams
9	Wheeling	31	31	2	4	68	0.500
10	Gwinnett	30	29	4	3	67	0.508
11	Trenton		29	29	4	5	67	0.500
12	Johnstown	16	40	7	4	43	0.321

x-clinched playoff berth

Walleye Weekly Release

3/22/2010 11:21 AM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye Weekly Release No. 23: March 22, 2010
Overall Record: 33-26-2-4 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 2-0-0-0) (Streak Won 2)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday March 19 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (3-1 Win)
Saturday March 20 @ Cincinnati Cyclones (3-2 Win)
Sunday March 21 @ Wheeling Nailers (5-2 Loss)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Friday March 26 @ Johnstown Chiefs(7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Saturday March 27 vs.Wheeling Nailers(7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2) (BCSN)
Sunday March 28 vs.Kalamazoo Wings(4:00pm) (3:30pm, 1230am, B2) (BCSN)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Notes

 Two Win Week! The Toledo Walleye collected two wins and four points of a possible six over the last week. Both Maxime Tanguay and Tony Romano collected a goal and an assist to help Toledo to a 3-1 win. Sal Peralta scored twice Saturday night to spearhead Toledo to a 3-2 win in Cincinnati. Sunday, Wheeling scored two empty net goals to send Toledo to a 5-2 loss.

 A Fantastic Record! Currently, Toledo sits at 211,662 for the year and with every game establishes a new mark (1977-78 Goaldiggers 177,988 was the old record). Toledo is currently averaging 6,225 per contest.

 Cincinnati is Toledo’s Second Home! The Walleye won 3-2 Saturday night in Cincinnati and finished the season 5-1-0-0 against the Cyclones in games played at Cincinnati. Toledo finished 8-3-0-0 against Cincinnati on the season.

 Completing a Comeback! The Walleye struck for two third period goals to beat Cincinnati Saturday night. Toledo trailed 2-1 heading to the third period before Tony Romano and Sal Peralta collected goals to help Toledo to the win.

 Romano a Week! Forward Tony Romano is currently on a four game goal scoring streak. Tony has four goals and five assists in six games since coming to Toledo.

 Pearce of Protection! Goaltender Jordan Pearce stopped 63 of 66 shots in two starts this week against Cincinnati. Jordan has improved his record to 14-13-2-0.

On the Hook

 Gametime! Toledo will start another three game weekend in Johnstown Friday night. Toledo is 6-0-0-0 against the Chiefs this season, and has outscored Johnstown 34-17 in those games. Saturday night Toledo will return home to take on the Wheeling Nailers. Toledo is 1-4-0-0 against the Nailers this year. On Sunday the Kalamazoo Wings come to Toledo in the final home game of the year for Toledo. Toledo and Kalamazoo have split the first 10 meetings this year (5-5-0-0).

 Promotions! Saturday night is Part of Fan Appreciation weekend with the Walleye. That night will feature a a game used stick and equipment auction, Fish Sticks given away presented by the Toledo Blade, and Mud Hens Item giveaway. Sunday continues Fan Appreciation Weekend as Former Detroit Red Wing great Ted Lindsay will be in town, Diego will be in for the kids, a post-game skate and design a night will be happening.

Walleye Player of the Week:
Tony Romano (3 goals – 1 assists = 4 points)

Walleye Goaltender of the Week:
Jordan Pearce (2-0-0-0, 1.51 gaa, .954 save %)

Game Notes for March 21st in Wheeling

3/21/2010 11:35 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2 in Cincinnati Saturday night...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye visit the Wheeling Nailers. Toledo is 1-3-0-0 against Wheeling this season. The Walleye did win the last meeting 8-4 on January 15th in Wheeling. Toledo’s All-time mark is 66-47-13 against the Nailers...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference at 72 points...The Walleye are just one point ahead of the Reading Royals who currently sit in the eighth spot. The Wheeling Nailers are at 66 points, while Trenton and Gwinnett are sitting with 65 points...

Owning the Cyclones: Following the win last night in Cincinnati, the Walleye finished the year 8-3-0-0 against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Even more interesting is that the Walleye went 5-1-0-0 in six games in Cincinnati. The Cyclones have lost just 10 games all year at home...

Power Play returns to Form: Walleye went 2 for 3 last night on the power play, and is 4 for the last 9 with the man advantage. Toledo has the second best road power play in the league at 23.0% (37 of 161)...

Against the Nailers: Forward Chris Robertson has one goal and three helpers in four games against Wheeling. Evan Rankin has a goal and three assists this year against the Nailers...

Scouting the Nailers: Wheeling is 30-31-2-4 on the season and they currently sit ninth in the American Conference. The Nailers are just 2-3-0-0 in their last five games including losing back to back games to Kalamazoo. Both Fox’s have combined for 103 points on the season. TJ has collected 55 points (24g, 31a), while Jordan has chipped in 48 points (18g, 30a)...

Richards Back With Toledo

3/20/2010 5:57 PM

Matt Melzak

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye and Head Coach Nick Vitucci have announced that goaltender Alec Richards has been reassigned back to the Walleye by the Chicago Blackhawks from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. In a separate move, the Walleye released goaltender Justin Grevious.

Alec is 16-11-0-4 on the season with a 3.43 goals against average with a .894 save percentage with the Walleye. With the IceHogs this year, Richards is 3-2-0-0 with a 3.12 gaa and a .883 svp.

The Toledo Walleye host the Wheeling Nailers on March 27th in the Lucas County Arena. To order tickets to this game or any others this season, call 419-725-wall or online at www.toledowalleye.com.

Game Notes for 3/19/10 vs. Cincinnati

3/19/2010 10:56 AM

Matt Melzak

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye welcome the Cincinnati Cyclones to the Lucas County Arena...Toledo is 6-3-0-0 vs. the Cyclones this year...The all-time mark against the Cyclones is 30-22-4...

Following the Fish: Currently, Toledo sits at 205,135 for the year and with every game establishes a new mark (1977-78 Goaldiggers 177,988 was the old record). Toledo is currently the top team in average attendance also at 6,216 per contest. Ontario sits at 6,157 per game...

Streaking: Toledo is winless in the past four games, after Toledo had won three of the previous four...

Playoff Watch: The Walleye currently sit in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference. Toledo has just a two point cushion on Wheeling and Reading who are tied for the eighth and final spot...

Back to the North: Following eleven straight games out of the North Division, the Walleye will finish the 2009-10 season with nine straight games against the North...

Going for Four: Chris Robertson scored twice on Wednesday night in Trenton, and then he collected the first two goals in Reading Saturday night. Robertson has five goals and two assists in the month of March... Newly acquired forward Tony Romano collected four assists in his Walleye debut Wednesday night in Trenton. Tony also added a goal to his Walleye total on Saturday night in the 5-4 shootout loss at Reading...

A Shootout in Reading: Saturday night the Walleye found themselves in a shootout for the first time since December 13th against Elmira. It also marked the second time in two games in Reading that the two teams went that far to decide a game. On October 29th, Reading beat Toledo 4-3 in a shootout...

Scouting the Cyclones: Cincinnati is 40-21-1-2 on the season and they sit first in the ECHL’s North Division. Cincinnati is 5-4-1-0 in their last 10 games and has a 19-12-0-1 road record. The Cyclones blasted Johnstown 7-1 last night in Cincinnati. Dustin Sproat led Cincinnati with two goals and one assist in the win...

Updated Playoff Race (American Conference)

3/18/2010 10:37 AM

Jason Griffin

			W	L	OTL	SOL	PTS	PCT
1	x S Carolina	37	17	6	6	86	0.652
2	Cincinnati		39	21	1	2	81	0.643
3	Elmira		34	21	4	3	75	0.605
4	Kalamazoo		36	19	5	3	80	0.635
5	Charlotte		36	20	4	3	79	0.627
6	Florida		34	21	4	5	77	0.602
7	Toledo		31	26	2	4	68	0.540
8	Reading		31	27	1	3	66	0.532
Non-Playoff Teams
9	Wheeling		30	29	2	4	66	0.508
10	Trenton		28	26	4	5	65	0.516
11	Gwinnett		28	28	4	3	63	0.500
12	Johnstown		16	36	7	4	43	0.341

x = clinched playoff spot

Alec Richards To Rockford

3/17/2010 9:12 AM

Jason Griffin

Hogs summon Richards from Toledo

Rockford, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that the National Hockey League club has recalled goalie Corey Crawford from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. In addition, goaltender Alec Richards has been reassigned by the Blackhawks from the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) to the IceHogs.

Richards is currently playing in his rookie season and has earned his fourth recall to Rockford in ’09-10. The Robbinsdale, Minn. native has played in six games with the IceHogs and carries a record of 3-2-0-0 with and .895 SPCT and a 3.12 GAA.

In 31 games with the Walleye, Richards is 16-11-4 with an .894 SPCT and a 3.43 GAA. Prior to turning pro, Richards spent the previous four years at Yale University and is the Bulldogs all-time shutouts leader with six.

Walleye Weekly Release

3/15/2010 11:19 AM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye Weekly Release No. 22: March 15, 2010
Overall Record: 31-26-2-4 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 0-1-1-1) (Streak Winless 4)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Wednesday March 10 @ Trenton Devils (9-6 Loss)
Friday March 12 @ Trenton Devils (4-3 Overtime Loss)
Saturday March 13 @ Reading Royals (5-4 Shootout Loss)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Friday March 19 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2) (BCSN)
Saturday March 20 @ Cincinnati Cyclones (7:30pm) (7:00pm, 1230am, B2)
Sunday March 21 @ Wheeling Nailers (3:05pm) (2:30pm, 1230am, B2)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Notes

Ø A Two Point Week! The Walleye had to settle for just two points over the three games played this week. Toledo led or was tied for the lead in all three games heading to the third period, but was unable to collect a win. The Walleye remain in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference Standings and would make the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs if the season ended today.

Ø A Fantastic Record! Currently, Toledo sits at 205,135 for the year and with every game establishes a new mark (1977-78 Goaldiggers 177,988 was the old record). Toledo is currently the top team in average attendance also at 6,216 per contest. Ontario sits at 6,157 per game.

Ø Going for Four! Walleye forward Chris Robertson struck for four goals over the past week. Chris scored twice on Wednesday night in Trenton, then he collected the first two goals in Reading Saturday night. Robertson has five goals and two assists in the month of March.

Ø Going for Four Part Two! Newly acquired forward Tony Romano collected four assists in his Walleye debut Wednesday night. Tony also added a goal to his Walleye total on Saturday night.

Ø A Shootout in Reading! Saturday night the Walleye found themselves in a shootout for the first time since December 13th against Elmira. It also marked the second time in two games in Reading that the two teams went that far to decide a game. On October 29th, Reading beat Toledo 4-3 in a shootout.

On the Hook

Ø Gametime! Toledo returns home for a Friday night tilt with arch-rival Cincinnati. The Walleye have a 6-3-0-0 record against the Cyclones this season. Toledo has outscored Cincinnati 31-27 in the nine games this year. The Walleye will complete a home at home with the Cyclones Saturday night in Cincinnati. On Sunday, the Walleye travel to Wheeling for a date with the Nailers. It will be the first game against Wheeling since January 15th (8-4 Toledo win).

Ø Promotions! Friday night is St. CatTricks Day with the Walleye! That night will feature a Green Wig Giveaway! It’s also Youth Hockey Night with the Walleye!

Walleye Player of the Week:
Tony Romano (1 goal – 4 assists = 5 points)
Walleye Goaltender of the Week:
Jordan Pearce (0-0-1-0, 2.89 gaa, .909 save %)

Game Notes for March 13 in Reading

3/13/2010 10:31 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo collected a point but was beaten in overtime by the Trenton Devils 3-2. Toledo finished the season series 4-1-1-0 against the Devils...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye visit the Reading Royals tonight at 7:05pm. This will be the first meeting between Toledo and Reading since October 29th in Reading (4-3 shootout win by Reading) and the final meeting between the two this season. Reading defeated Toledo on October 23rd in Toledo 7-3 in the only other meeting this year. The Walleye are 31-26-2-3 on the season and 12-13-2-2 away from home. Toledo is 4-5-1-0 in their last ten contests...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference at 67 points...The Walleye are just three points ahead of the Reading Royals who currently sit in the eighth spot. The Gwinnett Gladiators and Trenton Devils have 63 points and the Wheeling Nailers sit with 62 points...

Penalty Kill Shines in Trenton: Toledo was shorthanded nine times in the game last night and stone-walled Trenton’s power play on eight of those. Four times the Devils enjoyed a two man advantage and did not score on any of them. Toledo’s penalty kill stands at 79.3% for the season...

Players going Against the Royals: Defenseman JC Sawyer has one goal and two assists against the Royals. Goaltender Alec Richards has a 2.77 goals against average and .906 save percentage against Reading...

Putting the Pep in Danis-Pepin: Defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin has a goal and five assists in his first five games with the Walleye, and he is also a plus five...

Scouting the Royals: Reading is 30-26-1-3 on the season and they currently sit in the eighth seed for the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Royals lost in Johnstown last night 7-2. Reading is 5-5-0-0 in their last ten contests. Forward Stefano Giliati collected seven points (2g, 5a) in two games against Toledo earlier this year and he has 39 points (17g, 22a) in 35 games with the Royals this year...

Baiting the Hook: Toledo will head back home to start next weekend at the Lucas County Arena against Arch-Rival Cincinnati on Friday night. The Walleye will finish next weekend with a Saturday night game in Cincinnati and a Sunday affair in Wheeling...

Game Notes for March 12 in Trenton

3/12/2010 10:23 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo was defeated by the Trenton Devils 9-6 Wednesday night. It was only the second time this season that Toledo lost a game they led after two periods (21-2-0-1). The fifteen goals scored between the two teams is a season high...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye tangle with the Trenton Devils in Trenton. Toledo is 4-1 vs. the Devils this year. The Walleye surrendered a season high 9 goals in the last meeting on Wednesday night. Toledo also allowed Trenton to score five goals in the third period, another season high...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference at 66 points...The Walleye are just two points ahead of the Reading Royals who currently sit in the eighth spot. The Gwinnett Gladiators have 63 points and the Wheeling Nailers sit with 62 points. Teams 7-11 are separated by just five points (Toledo at 66, Trenton at 61)...

Say Hello to the New Faces: Toledo welcomed two new players into the organization Wednesday in forward Tony Romano and defenseman Kyle Page. Each preformed well as Romano collected 4 assists, and Page picked up 1 assist while finishing the game a plus 2...

Suspended: Defenseman Chris Zarb was given a two game suspension following his match penalty from Wednesday night. Zarb’s penalty came at 5:06 of the third when he also collected a kicking major...

Players Going Against the Devils: Forward Maxime Tanguay has two goals and four assists in the five games against Trenton. Scooter Smith has a goal and three helpers in three games vs. Trenton...

On a Run: Maxime Tanguay has 3 goals and 4 assists in his last four games. Chris Robertson has 3 goals and four assists in his last five games. Simon Danis-Pepin has one goal and three assists in his four games with Toledo. Akim Aliu has three goals in three games with the Walleye...

Scouting the Devils: Trenton is 26-26-4-5 on the season and they sit eleventh in the ECHL’s American Conference. Trenton is 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 games and has a 13-10-2-5 home record.

Baiting the Hook: Toledo will visit Reading Saturday to play the Royals for the first time since October 29, 2009. The Walleye will host Cincinnati Friday night March 19th...

Updated American Conference Playoff Race

3/11/2010 11:27 AM

Jason Griffin

1 S Carolina - 83 pts
2 Cincinnati - 79
3 Elmira - 71
4 Kalamazoo - 76
5 Florida - 73
6 Charlotte - 71
7 Toledo - 66
8 Reading - 64
Non-Playoff Teams
9 Gwinnett - 62
10 Wheeling - 62
11 Trenton - 61
12 Johnstown - 41

Upcoming Games
THU, MARCH 11
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 7:00 PM EST

FRI, MARCH 12
Toledo at Trenton - 7:00 PM EST
Reading at Johnstown - 7:05 PM EST
Florida at South Carolina - 7:05 PM EST
Kalamazoo at Elmira - 7:35 PM EST

SAT, MARCH 13
Florida at South Carolina - 5:00 PM EST
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 7:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo at Trenton - 7:00 PM EST
Wheeling at Johnstown - 7:05 PM EST
Toledo at Reading - 7:05 PM EST
Cincinnati at Elmira - 7:35 PM EST

SUN, MARCH 14
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 2:00 PM EDT
Kalamazoo at Wheeling - 3:05 PM EDT
Florida at South Carolina - 4:00 PM EDT
Elmira at Reading - 5:05 PM EDT

Game Notes For March 10 in Trenton

3/10/2010 9:14 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo was defeated by the Charlotte Checkers 2-1. Forward Evan Rankin scored Toledo’s lone goal in the game, his team-leading 27th of the season...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye tangle with the Trenton Devils in Trenton for the first time this year. Toledo is 13-3-0-1 against teams from the East Division. Toledo has won all four of the previous meetings and has outscored the Devils 15-9 in those meetings. The special teams have been terrific as the power play has gone 6 for 25 (24%) and the penalty kill has stopped 16 of 19 (84.2%). The Walleye have outshot the Devils in the four meetings 159-121...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference at 66 points...The Walleye are just two points ahead of the Reading Royals who currently sit in the eighth spot. The Gwinnett Gladiators and Wheeling each sit with 62 points, tied for ninth in the conference. The top eight make the postseason...

More New Faces: Toledo should have two new faces in the lineup tonight as defenseman Kyle Page (BGSU) and newly acquired forward Tony Romano are expected to play...

Richards has Owned the Devils: Goaltender Alec Richards has a record of 4-0-0-0 against Trenton this year. In those games he has posted a sparkling 1.52 goals against average and a .948 save percentage...

Players Going Against the Devils: Defenseman JC Sawyer leads Toledo against Trenton, as he has scored 5 goals while adding 2 assists in four contests. Sawyer has 3 goals and 4 assists in his last five games. Forward Maxime Tanguay has collected 5 points (2g, 3a) in four games vs. Trenton...

Reaching 60: Forward Maxime Tanguay is the first Walleye player to collect 60 points (23g, 38a). Tanguay has collected 3 goals and 3 assists in his last three games...

Scouting the Devils: Trenton is 25-26-4-5 on the season and they sit third in the ECHL’s East Division. Trenton is 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 games and has a 12-10-2-5 home record. Trenton lost 5-3 at Wheeling on March 7th and they currently sit 7 points behind Reading for the final playoff spot...

Baiting the Hook: Toledo will continue its east coast swing with another tilt against the Devils Friday night. Saturday, Toledo will visit Reading to play the Royals for the first time since October 29, 2009...

Walleye Acquire Tony Romano and Sign Kyle Page

3/9/2010 3:00 PM

Jason Griffin

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Walleye and Head Coach Nick Vitucci have announced today that they have traded forward Malcolm MacMillan and defenseman Justin Suda to the Utah Grizzlies for the rights to forward Tony Romano. In a separate move, the Walleye have signed former Bowling Green State University defenseman Kyle Page.

Romano was a sixth round pick of the New Jersey Devils in the 2006 draft. Tony has split time this year between Bridgeport of the AHL and Utah of the ECHL. He has appeared in 21 games with the Sound Tigers (1g, 1a), and 34 games with the Grizzlies (9g, 15a). On June 30th of 2009, Tony was traded by the Devils to the New York Islanders. In the 2008-09 campaign, he led the Peterborough Petes (Ontario Hockey League) in scoring (36g, 33a).

Page signs on with the Walleye after completing his senior season with the BGSU Falcons. Kyle posted a career-high in points with 17 (3g, 14a) this season, while serving as the team’s captain for a second straight year. In 2008-09, Page was named Bowling Green’s top defensive player. During his time at Bowling Green he was also named to the CCHA’s Scholar Athlete Team (2006-07), and was honorable mention All-CCHA Rookie Team in 2005-06.

MacMillan appeared in 56 games this year with the Walleye, scoring four goals while collecting 28 assists. Malcolm also collected a team-high 155 penalty minutes. Suda appeared in 46 games with the Walleye scoring one goal with four assists.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Wednesday March 10 @ Trenton Devils (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Friday March 12 @ Trenton Devils (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Saturday March 13 @ Reading Royals (7:05pm) (6:35pm, 1230am, B2)

The Toledo Walleye host the Cincinnati Cyclones March 19th in the Lucas County Arena. To order tickets to this game or any others this season, call 419-725-WALL or online at www.toledowalleye.com.

Walleye Weekly Release

3/8/2010 1:18 PM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye Weekly Release No. 21: March 8, 2010
Overall Record: 31-25-1-3 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 2-1-0-0) (Streak Lost 1)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday March 5 vs. Trenton Devils (5-3 Win)
Saturday March 6 vs. Charlotte Checkers (6-5 OT Win)
Sunday March 7 vs. Charlotte Checkers (2-1 Loss)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Wednesday March 10 @ Trenton Devils (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Friday March 12 @ Trenton Devils (7:00pm) (6:30pm, 1230am, B2)
Saturday March 13 @ Reading Royals (7:05pm) (6:35pm, 1230am, B2)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Notes


Ø A Fantastic Record! Sunday’s crowd of 7,084 pushed Toledo over the 200,000 mark for total season attendance. Currently, Toledo sits at 205,135 for the year and with every game establishes a new mark (1977-78 Goaldiggers 177,988 was the old record). The Walleye also posted the best three game home weekend attendance with 22,545 on hand. The previous best was October 16-18 when 20,664 passed through the turnstiles. Toledo is currently the top team in average attendance also at 6,216 per contest. Ontario sits at 6,157 per game.

Ø Overtime Again! Saturday night, Toledo collected its league leading ninth overtime win of the season. The Walleye have the best win percentage in the league in games past regulation (85.7%) with a record of 9-1 in OT and 1-3 in shootouts. The last two goals scored for Chris Robertson have been overtime game-winners (2/17/10 at Cincinnati).

Ø Welcoming Aliu! Walleye forward Akim Aliu made his debut Saturday night with Toledo a good one as he scored two goals and set up Chris Robertson’s overtime game-winner.

Ø Third Period Scoring Frenzy! Toledo exploded Friday night for five goals in the third led by JC Sawyer and Maxime Tanguay, who each tallied twice. It tied Toledo’s high this season for goals in a period as they scored 5 goals in the third period 12/12/09 vs. Elmira (5-1 win).

Ø Setting the Shooting Mark! Toledo posted a season high 51 shots on goal in the 6-5 overtime win on Saturday. Gwinnett has posted the ECHL high for shots in a single game this season when they collected 60 on 11/28/09.

Ø Returning from the Dead! Toledo won twice this past weekend after trailing through two periods. Toledo has 7 wins this year when trailing after the second period. That ties them with Alaska and Florida for the most such wins in the league.

Ø Gametime! Toledo will play three road games this week. The first is Wednesday night in Trenton. Toledo is a perfect 4-0-0-0 against the Devils this year, although this will be the first time the two have met in Trenton. Toledo will meet Trenton again on Friday night. On Saturday, the Walleye travel to Reading to take on the Royals. Toledo is 0-1-0-1 against Reading this year, although the two have not met since October 29th in Reading (3-2 shootout loss).

Walleye Player of the Week:
JC Sawyer (2 goals – 2 assists = 4 points)

Walleye Goaltender of the Week:
Alec Richards (1-1-0, 2.52 gaa, .925 save %)

Updated American Conference Standings (Top 8 Teams Qualify For Post-Season)

1 S Carolina 83
2 Cincinnati 79
3 Elmira 71
4 Kalamazoo 76
5 Florida 73
6 Charlotte 71
7 Toledo 66
8 Reading 64
9 Wheeling 62
10 Gwinnett 60
11 Trenton 59
12 Johnstown 41


Upcoming Games

MON, MARCH 8
Cincinnati at Gwinnett - 7:05 PM EST

WED, MARCH 10
Toledo at Trenton - 7:00 PM EST

THU, MARCH 11
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 7:00 PM EST

FRI, MARCH 12
Toledo at Trenton - 7:00 PM EST
Reading at Johnstown - 7:05 PM EST
Florida at South Carolina - 7:05 PM EST
Kalamazoo at Elmira - 7:35 PM EST

SAT, MARCH 13
Florida at South Carolina - 5:00 PM EST
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 7:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo at Trenton - 7:00 PM EST
Wheeling at Johnstown - 7:05 PM EST
Toledo at Reading - 7:05 PM EST
Cincinnati at Elmira - 7:35 PM EST

SUN, MARCH 14
Gwinnett at Charlotte - 2:00 PM EDT
Kalamazoo at Wheeling - 3:05 PM EDT
Florida at South Carolina - 4:00 PM EDT
Elmira at Reading - 5:05 PM EDT

Game Notes March 7, 2010 vs. Charlotte

3/7/2010 10:00 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo defeated the Charlotte Checkers 6-5 in overtime to post back to back home wins...Chris Robertson scored with just six remaining in overtime to give Toledo the win...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye welcome the Charlotte Checkers to the Lucas County Arena for the final time this season...Toledo has three wins in four meetings this year against Charlotte...The Walleye have a record of 6-5-0-1 in Sunday games this year...

Following the Fish: Saturday night saw another sellout crowd of 8,000 inside the Lucas County Arena...That crowd pushed Toledo’s season attendance to 198,051 for an average of 6,189...Ontario is averaging 6,192 per contest and the ECHL is averaging 4,374...Six out of the last twelve home games has seen a crowd of 8,000 plus...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference...The Walleye are four points ahead of Reading, who sits 8th, while Wheeling and Gwinnett are tied for 9th at 60 points...

Overtime Again: Last night Toledo collected its league leading ninth overtime win of the season...Gwinnett has six overtime wins...The Walleye have the best win percentage in the league in games past regulation (85.7%) with a record of 9-1 in OT and 1-3 in shootouts...The last two goals scored for Chris Robertson have been overtime game-winners (2/17/10 at Cincinnati)...

Welcoming Aliu: Walleye forward Akim Aliu made his debut last night with Toledo a good one as he scored two goals and set up Chris Robertson’s overtime game-winner...The other latest addition Simon Danis-Pepin has collected two assists in two games with the Walleye...

Scouting the Checkers: Charlotte is 31-20-4-3 on the season and they sit third in the ECHL’s South Division...Charlotte is 4-5-1-0 in their last 10 games and has a 14-13-2-2 road record...Charlotte goaltender Ryan Munce made 45 saves in a losing effort last night...

Baiting the Hook: Toledo will hit the road next week for its only trip to Trenton for two games before heading to Reading Saturday...The Walleye play six of the next seven games on the road...

Walleye Game Notes for March 5th vs. Trenton

3/5/2010 10:53 AM

Matt Melzak

Last Game: Toledo was defeated by the Gwinnett 6-4 last Saturday night in the Lucas County Arena...Scooter Smith scored a pair of goals in a losing effort...

Today’s Game: The Toledo Walleye welcome the Trenton Devils to the Lucas County Arena for the final time this year...Toledo is 3-0-0-0 against Trenton this season, and 12-3-0-1 against East Division foes...Defenseman JC Sawyer has 5 points (3g, 2a) in three games against the Devils...

Following the Fish: Saturday night the Toledo Walleye welcome in another standing room only crowd of 8,200...It was the 6th time that 8,000 plus have enjoyed a Walleye home hockey game...Five of those have come in the last ten home games...Saturday’s game also marked a new all-time single season attendance record, breaking the mark set by the 1977-78 Toledo Goaldiggers (177,988)...Toledo currently stands at 182,590 with just six home contests remaining...The Walleye are averaging 6,086 per home game...

Race for the Postseason: Toledo currently sits in the seventh spot in the ECHL’s American Conference...The Walleye are three points ahead of Wheeling, who currently is in ninth...Counting tonight, the Walleye finish with six home games and nine road contests...

Welcoming Peralta: Forward Sal Peralta, acquired in a trade with Ontario on February 20th, collected two goals with two assists in his first two games with the Walleye...

Roster in a Constant State of Flux: On Thursday, Toledo traded defenseman Anthony Sarno to the Johnstown Chiefs for future considerations...The same day defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin was reassigned to Toledo from Rockford of the American Hockey League...

Scouting the Devils: Trenton is 24-24-4-5 on the season and they sit third in the ECHL’s East Division...Trenton is 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 games and has a 12-14-2-0 road record...Trenton lost to Reading 6-4 on March 2nd, which stopped a six game winning streak for the Devils...Forward Jeff Prough leads the Devils in scoring with 41 points (21g, 20a) in 46 games...

Baiting the Hook: The Walleye will host the Charlotte Checkers for back to back games on Saturday and Sunday...After these two contests, Toledo will play nine road games and just three home contests to finish out the regular season...

Walleye Trade Anthony Sarno

3/4/2010 3:44 PM

Jason Griffin

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Walleye and Head Coach Nick Vitucci have announced today that they have traded defenseman Anthony Sarno to the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL in exchange for future considerations.

Sarno appeared in 12 contests with Toledo and did not register a point. Anthony did collect four penalty minutes.

Walleye Get Big Defenseman (6'7") From Rockford

3/4/2010 9:38 AM

Jason Griffin

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Walleye and Head Coach Nick Vitucci have announced today that defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin has been reassigned by the Chicago Blackhawks to Toledo from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Pepin will be making his first appearance in Toledo after competing in 38 games this year with Rockford. The former 2nd round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2006 has scored one goal with seven helpers in his first professional season. Simon had 36 points (6g, 30a) in four seasons with Maine Black Bears during his college career.

Simon Danis-Pepin

Position: Defense Height: 6’7”
Birthdate: April 11, 1988 Weight: 208
Montreal, PQ Shoots: Right
Notes: Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (61th overall) in the 2006 NHL draft...

Career Stats

The Toledo Walleye host the Trenton Devils March 5th in the Lucas County Arena. To order tickets to this game or any others this season, call 419-725-wall or online at www.toledowalleye.com.

Walleye Weekly Release (March 1)

3/1/2010 10:47 AM

Jason Griffin

Toledo Walleye Weekly Release No. 20: March 1, 2010
Overall Record: 29-24-1-3 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 1-1-0-0) (Streak Lost 1)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday February 26 @ Johnstown Chiefs (5-2 Win)
Saturday February 27 vs. Gwinnett Gladiators (6-3 Loss)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
Friday March 5 vs. Trenton Devils (7:00pm)
Saturday March 6 vs. Charlotte Checkers (7:00pm)
Sunday March 7 vs. Charlotte Checkers (4:00pm)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Notes

 A Fantastic Record! Saturday night the Toledo Walleye welcome in another standing room only crowd of 8,200. It was the 6th time that 8,000 plus have enjoyed a Walleye home hockey game. Five of those have come in the last ten home games! Saturday’s game also marked a new all-time single season attendance record, breaking the mark set by the 1977-78 Toledo Goaldiggers (177,988). Toledo currently stands at 182,590 with just six home contests remaining. The Walleye are averaging 6,086 per home game.

 Welcoming Peralta! Forward Sal Peralta, acquired in a trade with Ontario on February 20th, collected two goals with two assists in his first two games with the Walleye. Peralta was on a line with Maxime Tanguay and Evan Rankin.

 Ranking in Four! Last week Forward Evan Rankin collected five goals in Charlotte, this week the team’s leading goal scorer chose to be the setup artist as he assisted on four of the five goals scored in Johnstown Friday night. Evan has ten points (5g, 5a) in his last five games.

 Zarb has lit the Lamp! Defenseman Chris Zarb scored his first goal with Toledo Saturday night against Gwinnett. It was the ninth goal of the season for Chris.

 No more of the South Please! With its loss Saturday night against Gwinnett, Toledo is 5-10-1-2 against teams from the South Division this season. The Walleye are 24-14-0-1 against teams from the East (12-3-0-1) and the North (12-11-0-0).

 Players of the February Month! Goaltender Alec Richards finished February with a 2-4-0-0 record while posting a 3.01 GAA and a .909 SVP. Forward Evan Rankin finished the month with 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points in just nine games.

On the Hook


 Gametime! Toledo will continue a four game home stand with three games in three days at the Lucas County Arena this weekend. Friday night, the Walleye will host the Trenton Devils. Toledo has won all three meetings so far this year against the Devils. The Walleye have scored on five of nineteen power plays against Trenton (26.3%). Saturday and Sunday the Charlotte Checkers will be in town for a pair of games. The Walleye have taken two of the three meetings so far this year against the Checkers. The Walleye defeated Charlotte 7-0 in the last meeting (2/19/10 at Charlotte).

 Promotions! Friday night is “Pink in the Rink” with the Walleye. Toledo will wear Pink Jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game, and the game will be played on Pink ice. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio. Saturday and Sunday is “History of Hockey in Toledo” presented by the Toledo Blade. Sunday is also Military Appreciation Night with the Walleye presented by Stautzenberger College. Visit www.toledowalleye.com for more information on all promotions!

Walleye Player of the Week:
Sal Peralta (2 goals – 2 assists = 4 points)

Walleye Goaltender of the Week:
Alec Richards (1-1-0, 2.44 gaa, .924 save %)

American Conference Standings (top 8 make playoffs)

AMERICAN GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT
S Carolina 61 35 15 5 6 81 0.664
Cincinnati 58 36 19 1 2 75 0.647
Elmira 55 31 19 3 2 67 0.609
Kalamazoo 55 31 17 4 3 69 0.627
Florida 58 30 19 4 5 69 0.595
Charlotte 55 30 19 3 3 66 0.600
Toledo 57 29 24 1 3 62 0.544
Wheeling 59 27 27 2 3 59 0.500
Reading 55 27 24 1 3 58 0.527
Gwinnett 56 26 24 4 2 58 0.518
Trenton 56 24 23 4 5 57 0.509
Johnstown 57 15 34 5 3 38 0.333

Coaches Show Tonight

3/1/2010 10:32 AM

Jason Griffin

The Toledo Walleye Coaches show with Matt Melzak, Josh Heller and Nick Vitucci will take place tonight (Monday, March 1) at 7:00 pm live from Pizzapapalis downtown.

Come and enjoy dinner and talk hockey from 7-7:30 pm. The show will air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 - WCWA.

Let's Go Walleye!!!

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