ECHL Toledo Walleye

Thomas McCollum to the Red Wings

January 15, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Walleye and head Coach Nick Vitucci announced today that goaltender Thomas McCollum has been recalled the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Thomas becomes the first former Walleye player to dress in a NHL game.

McCollum was 3-1-0-0 in five starts with Toledo this year including a 2.55 goals against average and a .913 save percentage. Thomas has a 5-10-2 record in the American Hockey League with Grand Rapids. He will back up one-time Toledo Storm goaltender Joey MacDonald tonight against Columbus. The former first round pick of Detroit in 2008 is heading to the NHL because of injuries to goaltenders Chris Osgood and Jimmy Howard.

The Toledo Walleye will be back at home Friday, January 21st at 7:00 PM vs. the Elmira Jackals at the Huntington Center. Tickets are on sale for that contest and all remaining home games. Fans can call (419) 725-WALL or visit www.toledowalleye.com for more information.

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