Walleye Receive ECHL Award of Excellence

June 28, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release

TOLEDO, OH - Toledo Walleye receive the ECHL Overall Award of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year and the sixth time overall in the past nine seasons.

The award recognizes the ECHL organization that executes a well-rounded business plan including, but not limited to sales, marketing, media relations, and merchandising while also distinguishing themselves in their community, on and off the ice.

"It's very humbling for our organization to be recognized for the fourth consecutive season with the ECHL Award of Excellence," said Toledo Walleye general manager Neil Neukam. "It truly reflects the efforts and dedication given by everyone associated with the team from our front office staff, coaching and support staff and our partners at the Huntington Center. We have a great team in Toledo and I'm very proud to be associated with their accomplishment!"

The 2017-18 was a special one with the Walleye setting more than 28 records on and off the ice, including, most sellouts (28), single-season attendance record (273,613), School Education Day attendance record (12,286), and most home wins with 28.

Head Coach Dan Watson reached a milestone in his coaching career with 101 wins in two years as a head coach, and Broadcastert Matt Melzak called his one-thousandth game during the 2017-18 season.

ECHL Award of Excellence Winners

2017-18 Toledo Walleye

2016-17 Toledo Walleye

2015-16 Toledo Walleye

2014-15 Toledo Walleye

2013-14 Ontario Reign

2012-13 Orlando Solar Bears

2011-12 Toledo Walleye

2010-11 Bakersfield Condors

2009-10 Toledo Walleye

2008-09 Stockton Thunder

2007-08 Gwinnett Gladiators

2006-07 Stockton Thunder

2005-06 Alaska Aces

2004-05 Pensacola Ice Pilots

2003-04 Florida Everblades and Johnstown Chiefs

Your Toledo Walleye will open their 10th season downtown at the Huntington Center on Saturday, October 27 against division rival Fort Wayne Komets. FINatic memberships are on sale now by visiting FlockFinatics.com or by calling the Walleye box office at 419-725-9255. Keep up with all your Walleye action by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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• Komets Add Three to Roster - Fort Wayne Komets
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• Admirals Make First Signing of Summer, Ink Forward Locans - Norfolk Admirals
• Royals Announce Home Preseason Game October 6 vs. Adirondack - Reading Royals
• Americans to Host Education Day Game in December - Allen Americans
• Komets Add Three to Roster; Schaafsma, Binkley, Lowney Agree to Terms - Fort Wayne Komets
• Walleye Receive ECHL Award of Excellence - Toledo Walleye
• Klotz Returns as First Signee - Rapid City Rush
• Solar Bears Welcome XYMOPrint as Presenting Sponsor for 2018-19 Season - Orlando Solar Bears
• Oilers Re-Sign Steven Kaunisto - Tulsa Oilers

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