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ECHL Toledo Walleye

Toledo Walleye Support Staff

August 11, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce the supporting staff for Head Coach Nick Vitucci for the 2010-11 season.

Joining Vitucci for a second straight season will be Dan Watson (Assistant Coach), Dave Aleo (Equipment Manager), and Brad Fredrick (Athletic Trainer).

Vitucci said, "We are thrilled to announce that Dan Watson will be returning to the Walleye coaching staff. Dan made great strides in his first season behind the bench. He brings a wealth of experience from his playing days and is greatly respected by all the players and staff. I am very excited to be going into this season with Dan by my side once again."

Dan Watson (Assistant Coach)

Watson (31) is a native of Glencoe, Ontario and most recently worked at Puckmasters in Cleveland, OH as Head Coach. Watson played three seasons with the Sarnia Sting (OHL) and appeared in 202 consecutive games. He was named the 1998-99 Scholastic Player of the Year at Sarnia and the 1999-00 Defensive Player of the Year (Sarnia). Watson also played in the 1998-99 OHL All-Star Game.

Watson signed as free agent with the Columbus Blue Jackets (May of 2000) and played seven professional seasons in the AHL, UHL, and ECHL. His career statistics include 447 games played, 23 goals, 66 assists, and 394 penalty minutes. Watson was named the 2004-05 Defensive Player of the Year (Long Beach Ice Dogs, ECHL) and was Captain in Long Beach for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons.

Vitucci added, "Dave and Brad are both true professionals and people that I consider at the top of their profession. Having both of them on my staff is a pleasure and to be able to work with people that I know and trust will only enhance the experience of our players."

Dave Aleo (Equipment Manager)

Aleo (45) spent three seasons as Equipment Manager with the Toledo Storm (2003-2006), before joining the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL (2006-2008). Dave started as an Assistant Equipment Manager with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL (1994-2001) and also the New York Islanders (2001).

Dave was a member of the Hamilton Bulldogs team that won the 2007 Calder Cup Championship. Was selected to work the 2008 AHL All-Star Game and the 2000 NHL All-Star Game. Also participated in the World Under-18 Championship as Equipment Manager for Team Canada that went on to win the Gold Medal.

Brad Fredrick (Athletic Trainer)

Fredrick (38) begins his second season with the Toledo Walleye after serving the same role with the Toledo Storm for three seasons. Brad handles the daily treatment and evaluation of all Toledo Walleye players. He also manages player injury rehabilitation and workouts.

Prior to joining the Toledo Storm, the Bowling Green State University graduate spent nine years covering high school athletics through Sports Care in the Toledo area. Brad graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1995 with a degree in athletic training.

**2010 Season tickets are on sale now online at www.toledowalleye.com, or by phone at (419) 725-WALL. **

The Toledo Walleye will begin the regular season on Friday, October 15 at 7:00 PM in Wheeling. The home opener will be Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 pm when the Walleye host Wheeling at the Huntington Center. Ticket packages are on sale now and group outings are being reserved. Fans can call (419) 725-WALL for more information.

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