Posts Tagged ‘ECHL’
Walleye Win the West
The Toledo Walleye are headed back to the Kelly Cup Finals after a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. With standout performances from Brandon Hawkins, Trenton Bliss, and Matt Anderson, Toledo clinched the Bruce Taylor Trophy and secured its third Finals appearance in the last five postseasons.
Read MoreWalleye Stay Hot in Round 3, Up 2-0 on Mavericks
The Walleye are rolling through Round 3. After another electric performance in Game 2, Toledo has taken a 2-0 lead over the Kansas City Mavericks in the Conference Finals. Can the Walleye keep the momentum rolling on Tuesday night in Toledo?
Read MoreThird-Period Surge for Toledo
After forty minutes of tight, scoreless hockey, Toledo found the back of the net twice in a 20-second span early in the third period to take a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Mavericks on the road. The breakthrough came at 2:51 of the final frame when Matt Anderson opened the scoring off a clean…
Read MoreKomets Fall, Next Stop: Kansas City
The Toledo Walleye punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a decisive 5–3 win over the Fort Wayne Komets, claiming the Central Division in six games. Powered by multi-goal nights from Dylan Moulton and Tyler Spezia, and a four-assist performance from Trenton Bliss, Toledo now shifts its focus to a high-stakes showdown with the Kansas City Mavericks.
Read MoreToledo now leads series 3-2
After grinding through a double-overtime win just one night earlier, the Walleye came into Game 5 with heavy legs but a clear mission. A late-game push and a clutch finish put them back in control of the series with a 2–1 win on the road. Now up 3–2, the Walleye return home just one win away from advancing and the momentum is all theirs.
Read MoreWalleye Even Series in Double Overtime
The Walleye and Komets went the distance in a game packed with late-game drama, momentum swings, and a finish that had The Coliseum on its feet. With the series now tied, all eyes turn to Toledo, where the Walleye are ready to carry their momentum into Game 5 tomorrow in Fort Wayne.
Read MoreKomets Fire Back in Game 2
All gas, no brakes — the Komets came out firing in Game 2 and never looked back, leveling the series with a 6-1 statement win on the road. Ethan Keppen led the charge with a pair of goals and an assist, while Alex Swetlikoff and Zach Jordan each notched three-point nights.
Read MoreKomets Push, Walleye Prevail: Toledo Takes Game 1
In a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Toledo Walleye pulled off a 5-4 win over the Fort Wayne Komets in Game 1 of the Central Division Finals. With momentum swinging all night and the lead changing hands multiple times, it was a true playoff showdown that came down to the final minutes.
Read MoreMoyle’s OT Goal Seals Walleye’s Win Over Thunder
The Toledo Walleye faced off against the Wichita Thunder in an intense home matchup at Huntington Center. The first period saw relentless action, with both teams battling through 17 shots on goal and over 18 minutes of play before the Walleye struck first. #21 Carson Bantle, assisted by #67 Mitchell Lewandowski and #28 Brandon Kruse, found the back of the net, giving Toledo a 1-0 lead to close out the period.
Read MoreCincinnati Cyclones Spin the Thunder in Circles
The Adirondack Thunder faced off against the Cincinnati Cyclones in a thrilling ECHL matchup, proving once again why this league never fails to deliver high-intensity hockey. The action ignited early in the first period with a gloves-off brawl between Cincinnati’s #62 Justin Portillo and Adirondack’s #33 Sean Gulka, setting the tone for a physical contest. Moments later, the Cyclones struck first when #26 Chris Dodero found the back of the net with 8:55 remaining in the period. The momentum continued for Cincinnati as #24 Lincoln Griffin capitalized on a power play, securing an insurance goal with assists from #46 Justin Vaive and #63 Braeden Kressler, giving the Cyclones a 2-0 lead heading into the second period.
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