Toledo hockey alumni game this Sunday!
1/4/2013 - Former Toledo hockey stars will take the ice against Fort Wayne Komets alumni players this Sunday in the first-ever alumni game at the Huntington Center. The throwback game will begin at 2 p.m, with doors opening at 1 p.m. The Walleye drop the puck against the modern day Komets at 5:05 p.m. Call 419-725-9255 for tickets or order online.
- 1 p.m.: Gates Open (Enter at the Jefferson entrance to receive a free Toledo Hockey Heritage poster, presented by the Toledo Blade)
- 2 p.m.: Alumni Game (Toledo vs. Fort Wayne)
- 5:05 p.m.: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets
Tickets for this special double-header will be $15 each and will include admission to the 2 p.m. alumni game and the 5:05 p.m. Toledo Walleye game. Re-entry will be permitted between games. If you are a game plan holder or already have a ticket to the Sunday, February 17 Walleye game, there is no additional fee for admission to the alumni game.
Toledo hockey alumni roster to include (subject to change):
- Toledo Blades forward, Andre Vanopdenbosch
- Toledo Goaldiggers Defensemen, Don Waddell
- Toledo Goaldiggers Defensemen, Dave Falkenberg
- Toledo Goaldiggers Defensemen, Rick Piche
- Toledo Goaldiggers Forward, Jim McCabe
- Toledo Goaldiggers Goalie, Ted Tucker
- Toledo Goaldiggers Forward, Bill Joyce
- Toledo Storm Defensemen, Derek Booth
- Toledo Storm Defensemen, Andy Suhy
- Toledo Storm Defensemen, Jon Kretin
- Toledo Storm Forward, Mike Whitton
- Toledo Storm Forward, Taylor Raszka
- Toledo Storm Forward, Nick Parillo
- Toledo Storm Forward, Gordy Hunt
- Toledo Storm Forward, Bruce MacDonald
- Toledo Storm Goalie, Doug Teskey
- Toledo Storm Defensemen and Toledo Walleye Assistant Coach, Dan Watson
- Toledo Storm Goalie and Toledo Walleye Head Coach, Nick Vitucci
Many other Toledo hockey alumni will be in attendance, including Jerry Badiuk, Greg Jablonski, Brian Kinsella, Doug Mahood, and Bill Mitchell.
Fort Wayne Komet alumni players expected to appear in the game include: Kevin Bertram, Kelly Perrault, Ron Leef, and Martin Burgers. Robbie Irons, George Drysdale, Reg Primeau and Chuck Adamson will serve as Komet Legends coaches.
