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ECHL Toledo Walleye

Scooter Smith Returns; Toledo Falls, However, 7-3

December 9, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


Toledo, OH - The Walleye hosted the Wheeling Nailers for the first time at the new Lucas County Arena on Wednesday night. The game was a well-fought, aggressive battle with hard hits all around. After dropping a game in Wheeling on Sunday, Toledo looked for a quick start on the home ice.

Toledo would get that fast start and jumped to a one goal lead early in the first. With 1:01 off the clock, Malcolm MacMillan put the Fish on the board. After getting quick passes from Evan Rankin and Mike Hedden, MacMillan shot through traffic and netted his second goal of the year. The Nailers' Jordan Fox tied it up, however, only 26 seconds later.

The first period ended with the home team trailing 3-2, but Scooter Smith, former Toledo Storm forward, tallied an assist in his first game as a Walleye. Smith passed ahead to Bryan Ewing, who found Chris Robertson for the goal. It was Smith's first point in Toledo since 2007 while with the Storm.

From the first through the third periods, Wheeling scored five unanswered goals for a 7-2 lead. Toledo made a charge with Brock Wilson first Walleye goal, but that would be it for the home team.

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Roster Moves: Prior to the game, Scooter Smith was signed by the Walleye. He played parts of three seasons with the Toledo Storm, Smith averaged nearly a point-per-game, playing in 116 games and recording 108 points (41g, 67a). For his entire professional career, Scooter has averaged nearly a point per contest. He has scored 82 professional goals while adding 150 assists (232 points in 246 games). Smith was playing this year with Louisiana of the Southern Professional league (7g, 11a)

What's Up Next: Former Goaldigger and "Miracle On Ice" Olympic Gold Medal winner Mike Eruzione will make an appearance at the next Walleye home game. The Walleye play in Kalamazoo on Friday, December 11 before hosting Elmira on Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 pm.

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