ECHL Toledo Walleye

Toledo's Streak Ends

Published on February 6, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


Record: 21-12-5 (3rd North Division) (Week Record 2-1-0) (Streak 0-1-0)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS Wednesday February 1 vs. Reading Royals (OT Win 4-3) Friday February 3 @ Trenton Titans (Win 5-1) Saturday February 4 @ Trenton Titans (Loss 1-4)

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS (All Times Eastern) Tuesday February 7 Toledo Storm Coach's Show (6pm, 1520am) Wednesday February 8 @ Wheeling Nailers (7:05pm, 6:35pm 1520am, B2) Friday February 10 @ Johnstown Chiefs (7:30pm, 6:30pm 1520am, B2) Saturday February 11 @ Reading Royals (7:05pm, 6:35pm 1520am, B2) Sunday February 12 @ Reading Royals (1:05pm, 12:35pm, 1520am, B2)

All Storm Game Day Broadcasts Can Be Heard and Seen Online Through www.toledostorm.com and the B2 Network

STORM NOTES

- The Streak Closes! Toledo's 8 game unbeaten streak came to a close Saturday night in Trenton. In its previous 8 games Toledo was 7-0-1, which was the best streak this season.

- Road Warriors! Despite falling Saturday night in Trenton, Toledo is 7-2-1 is its last 10 road games. Toledo is currently through 2 of its season high 7 game road swing.

- Third Period Dominance! Toledo continues to own the third periods this season. The Storm has out scored opponents by thirty goals this season in the third (60-30). That is the best margin in the ECHL.

- Power Play! The Storm Power Play went 2 for 18 over the last week. For the season, the Storm power play ranks 13th in the ECHL at 19.0%. They have scored 50 goals in 263 power play opportunities.

- Penalty Kill! The Storm is ranked 12th in the league in kill percentage at 82.7%. Toledo has allowed 39 goals in 225 times shorthanded this year.

STORM WATCH

- Storm Coach's Show! The Toledo Storm Coach's Show is this Tuesday evening from 6-7pm at the Maumee Bay Brewing Company inside the Oliver House, Downtown Toledo. Head Coach Nick Vitucci and Forward Jeff Attard will join Matt Melzak for insight and conversation on the 2005-06 season and what lies ahead for the Storm. The Storm Coach's Show can be heard live on Dominion 1520 JAMZ, which is the home of Toledo Storm Hockey.

- The Week Ahead! Toledo is back in action this Wednesday night in Wheeling. Toledo is 4-2-1 against the Nailers this season. On Friday night, Toledo's seven game road swing continues in Johnstown against the Chiefs. The Storm has taken 5 of the first 6 games against Johnstown this season. Twice this season the Storm has scored 7 goals in a game against the Chiefs. Saturday and Sunday Toledo will play in Reading. The Storm are 3-1-1 against the Royals this season.

Storm Struck Quick Notes - Chris Blight has scored 3 goals with 1 assist during a four game point streak. - Bracken Kearns has 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 3 games. - Jason Maleyko has 2 goals and 15 assists on the power play. - Drew MacIntyre is 6-1-2 since being assigned to the Storm. - Ken Magowan had his point in 14 straight road games streak snapped on Friday in Trenton. - Brad Bonello scored two goals in 3 games last week. - Josh Zavitz leads the Storm in plus/minus with a plus 11, and has just 3 minus games all season.

STORM PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Chris Blight (2 goals - 1 assists = 3 points, +4) Chris collected his first shorthanded goal Saturday night in Trenton, and scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Reading.

STORM GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: Drew MacIntyre (2-1-0,2.95 GAA, 0.928 SVP) Drew has posted terrific numbers with the Storm this season including a 2.68 GAA and .912 SVP.

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