Toledo Walleye Weekly
Published on January 18, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
Walleye Notes
- The Ride Continues! Following the second three game losing skid this season, Toledo has ripped off six consecutive wins. That is the longest current streak in the ECHL. The last time the Walleye lost three in a row, they won eight consecutive games. The Walleye have won 14 of their last 17 contests (82.35%). Toledo is also ten games above.500 for the first time this year.
- Finally a Trick! Forward Evan Rankin turned the red light on a season high three times in Sunday's overtime win against Johnstown. His first two goals came on the power play and the third gave Toledo the lead in the third period. Evan is the team leader in goals this season with 20. The Walleye have had a player score at least two goals in a game in five straight contests.
- Let's See that O! The Walleye have scored 33 goals in the last 6 games, for an average of 5.5 per contest. Toledo is also the highest scoring team to this point of the season with 154 goals scored. The Walleye are averaging 3.85 goals per contest on the season, which is the highest average in the ECHL.
- Powering with the Power Play! The Walleye finished the weekend 7 for 22 on the power play (31.8%). Toledo is 15 for its 39 with the man advantage (38.4%). For the season, Toledo ranks third in the ECHL at 21.6% and its 50 goals on the power play are the most scored by any team to this point.
- Overtime Magic! On Sunday, Toledo won its league leading sixth overtime game of the season. Forward Adam Hobson provided the fireworks at 1:18 of the extra session for his 15th goal of the season. Toledo is a perfect 5 for 5 in overtime games at the Lucas County Arena this year.
- Factor of Five! Not only did forward Adam Hobson collect the game-winning goal Sunday, but he also assisted on all four goals scored by Toledo in regulation time.
- Fantastic! Toledo has welcomed an ECHL league high 145,892 fans through the doors of the Lucas County Arena this season. Toledo is averaging 5,836 fans per home contest. On the Hook
- Gametime! Toledo will host Elmira for back to back games Friday and Saturday at the Lucas County Arena. Toledo is 2-0-0-0 against the Jackals this season, with both wins coming at the Lucas County Arena. Toledo won 5-1 and 2-1 in a shootout in the two prior meetings. The Walleye will finish the weekend in Kalamazoo for a Sunday tilt. Toledo has won 4 of 7 games this season with the Wings. ? Promotions! Friday night is another post-game party with the Walleye. Saturday is "Prom Night" with the Walleye. Toledo will wear special tuxedo jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game. The proceeds from the auction will go to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Northwest Ohio.
Walleye Player of the Week: Evan Rankin (5 goals - 1 assist 6 points)
Evan has scored a goal in four straight games and has seven goals in that time.
Walleye Goaltender of the Week: Alec Richards (2-0-0, 3.96 gaa,.862 save %)
Alec has won seven consecutive decisions, and leads Toledo with 12 wins.
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