ECHL Toledo Walleye

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November 17, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


- The Toledo Storm finished the week at 1-2-0, which leaves them with an overall record of 5-7-1. Toledo is eighth in the Northern Division.

- Rick Judson, Toledo's all-time leaders in points, netted his first goal of the season on Saturday. Rick is now just 10 goals shy of Andrew Williamson for the Storm all-time lead in goals.

- As a result of Saturday night's 2-1 overtime win in Reading, Toledo is now 4-0-1 in games that reach overtime and shootouts.

- Defenseman Paul Ballentyne scored 1:39 into overtime for Saturday night's game-winner. It was the second goal of the season for Paul, and his first goal since scoring in the first game of the season. Both of his goals have been game-winners this season.

- Toledo's 42 shots on goal Saturday night in Reading is a season high.

- The Storm's 2-0 loss at Trenton on Saturday marked the first time this season that Toledo has been held scoreless in a game.

- Morten Ask (4-4-8) and Nick Parillo (3-5-8) are tied for the team lead with 8 points apiece.

- Toledo's power play continues to struggle, now just 5 for 65 (7.9%) on the season.

- Toledo's Penalty kill is now 13th in the ECHL, killing off 56 of the 68 times shorthanded.

- Toledo is 3- 4-1 on the road this year.

- Toledo is 2-3-0 at home this season.

- Toledo returns home this weekend for 2 games. Friday night, the Dayton Bombers invade the Sports Arena. On Saturday, the Storm hosts the Wheeling Nailers.

- The Coaches Show is this Tuesday night at 8pm live at the Downtown Frickers, and can be heard on the Talk Station WCWA 1230.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: Paul Ballentyne (1 goal - 1 assist = 2 points)

Paul was key in Friday night's overtime win for Toledo. He helped set-up Rick Judson's game-tying goal with 4:58 left in the third period, and then he netted the game-winner at 1:39 of overtime.

GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: Drew MacIntyre (1-0-0, 0.97gaa, 0.974 save%)

Drew was terrific Friday night in Reading. After allowing a goal just :27 into the game, Drew stopped 38 straight shots from the Royals. He was dominant in the third period, where he saved all 20 of the shots he faced.

TRANSACTIONS

ADD 11/13: Mike Nelson
Josh Legge
11/14: Grady Moore

DELETE 11/13: Adam Edinger
Trevor Read
11/14: Kyle Kos (30 day IR)

Record: 5-7-1 (8th Northern Division)
(Week 1-2-0)(Streak Lost 1)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday November 12 @ Trenton Titans Loss (3-1)
Friday November 14 @ Reading Royals Win (2-1 OT)
Saturday November 15 @ Trenton Titans Loss (2-0)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)

Friday November 21 v. Dayton Bombers (7:30pm.) (7:00, 97.3 The Fox)
Saturday November 22 v. Wheeling Nailers (7:30pm.) (7:00, 97.3 The Fox)

All Storm Game Day Broadcasts Can Also Be Heard Live On The Internet At www.toledostorm.com

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