ECHL Toledo Walleye

Martin, Tardif Named to RBK Hockey ECHL All-Star Game

Published on December 21, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


(Toledo, Ohio) The Toledo Storm, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, announced today that the ECHL has named Storm rookie forwards Andrew R. Martin and Jamie Tardif to the 2007 RBK Hockey ECHL All-Star Game on January 17th in Boise, Idaho.

Tardif, the Welland, Ontario native, is averaging nearly a point-per game with 20 points (8 G, 12 A) in 21 games played. He's second on the team with five power play points and has taken more shots (90) than any other Storm player. Tardif's 20 points lead Toledo, and place him in a 5th place tie among all rookie players.

Martin, the rookie from Brampton, Ontario, has been equally strong for the Storm this season, logging 17 games with Toledo this season and is averaging more than a point per game, accumulating 19 points (8 G, 11 A). He is second on the team with 2 game-winning goals, just 1 clincher behind his fellow All-Star Jamie Tardif. Martin is also among the top rookies in points, as he sits in a 6th place tie with Cincinnati's Torry Gajda, both of whom have 19 points.

The 15th Annual ECHL All-Star Game and the 10th Annual ECHL All-Star Skills Competition will be held at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho. The Skills Competition will be held on Tuesday, January 16th while the All-Star game will be played on Wednesday, January 17th. Both events begin at 9:00pm ET. For more information, or to see the full list of All-Stars, visit www.ECHL.com .

The Storm play in Cincinnati tonight at 7:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena before returning home for a pair of weekend home games at Toledo Sports Arena. Friday night, they will entertain the Cyclones at One Main Street followed by a Saturday night tilt with the Johnstown Chiefs. Saturday's game will also be the annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by Buckeye Cable System. Both games begin at 7:35pm with great tickets still available by calling 419-691-0200 or online at the all-new ToledoStorm.com. Fans can hear all the action of Thursday and Friday's games on 1520 AM Jams or watch the game LIVE online at www.toledostorm.com. Saturday night, fans can listen LIVE at www.toledostorm.com or along the B2 Network. Coverage of all three games begins 15 minutes prior to the opening face-off. Toledo Storm Hockey...Great Team, Great Time!

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