Toledo recognized by ECHL for Overall Excellence

TOLEDO, OH — The Toledo Walleye receive the ECHL Overall Award of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year and the sixth time overall in the past nine seasons.

The award recognizes the ECHL organization that executes a well-rounded business plan including, but not limited to sales, marketing, media relations, and merchandising while also distinguishing themselves in their community, on and off the ice.

GM Neil Neukam: “It’s very humbling for our organization to be recognized for the fourth consecutive season with the ECHL Award of Excellence. It truly reflects the efforts and dedication given by everyone associated with the team from our front office staff, coaching and support staff and our partners at the Huntington Center. We have a great team in Toledo and I’m very proud to be associated with their accomplishment!”

The 2017-18 was a special one with the Walleye setting more than 28 records on and off the ice, including most sellouts (28), single-season attendance record (273,613), School Education Day attendance record (12,286), and most home wins (28).

Head Coach Dan Watson reached a milestone in his coaching career with 101 wins in two years as a head coach, and Broadcast Analyst Matt Melzak called his one-thousandth game during the 2017-18 season.

ECHL Award of Excellence Winners

2017-18 Toledo Walleye2016-17 Toledo Walleye2015-16 Toledo Walleye2014-15 Toledo Walleye2013-14 Ontario Reign2012-13 Orlando Solar Bears2011-12 Toledo Walleye2010-11 Bakersfield Condors2009-10 Toledo Walleye2008-09 Stockton Thunder2007-08 Gwinnett Gladiators2006-07 Stockton Thunder2005-06 Alaska Aces2004-05 Pensacola Ice Pilots2003-04 Florida Everblades and Johnstown Chiefs

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