Bonis Returns to Walleye

March 3, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release

Forward Kyle Bonis has returned to the Walleye following his loan to the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League. In a separate transaction, defenseman Ben Schmidt has been released by the Walleye.

Over a span of 32 contests, Bonis racked up 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) with the Gulls. In the over 189 professional games played, Bonis has scored 71 goals and 54 assists. With Toledo this year, Bonis has five goals and four assists. His last game played with Toledo this season was November 21 against Fort Wayne.

His 36 goals last season set a new single season goal record for the Walleye. The 26-year-old finished last year with 59 points (36G, 23A) and a plus 14. His eight game-winning goals was also a single season Walleye record with 11 of his 36 goals during the regular season coming on the power play.

Bonis added nine more goals to his totals during the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs, including an overtime shorthanded goal in game seven of the Division Semi-Finals to allow Toledo to advance. The Lindsay, Ontario native finished the postseason with 15 points (9G, 6A) in 21 contests.

Schmidt appeared in a pair of games with the Walleye and picked up four penalty minutes with no points.

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