Hawkins Scores Two In Home Opener Win Against Wheeling
November 1, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
Toledo, OH - The Toledo Walleye defeated the Wheeling Nailers on Opening Night at the Huntington Center with a final score of 3-2.
How it Happened:
Although outshooting Wheeling 15-7, the Nailers had a hot start with 2 goals in the first period to start off 2-0.
After a late penalty call in the first, Brandon Hawkins scored at 19:31 of the period to make it a one-goal game heading into the second. Mitchell Lewandowski and Jalen Smereck assisted the tally.
At 10:07 of the second, the Walleye tied it up with a goal by Sam Craggs, his first of the season.
After another late penalty call, the power-play unit stayed strong and solid and Brandon Hawkins scored his second of the night at 19:13 of the period, taking the lead at 3-2. Yet again, assisting the goal was Lewandowski and Smereck.
Through a scoreless third period, Jan Bednar played like his life depended on it, making several key saves, maintaining the Walleye lead and holding off the Nailers.
The Walleye held their one-goal lead after scoring 3 unanswered goals and took the win with a final score of 3-2.
Three Stars Sponsored by Local 245
1. TOL - B. Hawkins (2G)
2. TOL - S. Craggs (1G)
3. TOL - J. Smereck (2A)
What's Next:
The Walleye remain in T-Town and will play the Cincinnati Cyclones on Saturday night, November 2, with puck drop being at 7:15 p.m.
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