ECHL Toledo Walleye

Walleye Weekly

Published on November 17, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


Overall Record: 8-2-0-1

(2nd North Division) (Week Record 2-0-0-1) (Streak 7 Unbeaten)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday November 14 vs. Fort Wayne Komets (6-2 Win)

Saturday November 15 vs. Orlando Solar Bears (4-3 Win)

Sunday November 16 vs. Reading Royals (4-3 SO Loss)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)

Wed. November 19 vs. Fort Wayne Komets (10:30 a.m.)(10:00 a.m., 1230 AM Fox Sports) (BCSN)

Friday November 21 vs. Greenville Road Warriors (7:15 p.m.) (6:45 p.m., 1230 AM Fox Sports) (BCSN)

Saturday November 22 vs. Evansville IceMen 7:15 p.m.) (6:45 p.m., 1230 AM Fox Sports) (BCSN)

For the latest news on the Toledo Walleye visit www.toledowalleye.com

Walleye Weekly Schedule

(Monday, November 17 through Sunday, November 23)

Monday, November 17 - No Practice

Tuesday, November 18 - Practice 10:00 a.m. at Tam-O-Shanter

Wednesday, November 19 - Game vs. Fort Wayne at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, November 20 - Practice 10:00 a.m. at Huntington Center

Friday, November 21 - Game vs. Greenville at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, November 22 - Game vs. Evansville at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, November 23 - No Practice

**PLEASE NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Walleye Notes

Ø A Five Point Week! Toledo continued its strong start with a 2-0-1 week. On Friday night the Walleye raced out to a 5-0 lead over the Fort Wayne Komets and finished with a 6-2 win. Toledo scored three second period goals on Saturday to edge out Orlando 4-3. It was another shootout Sunday with Reading taking the game 4-3 by outscoring Toledo 2-1 in the shootout.

Ø A new Walleye Record! Forward Anthony Luciani picked up points in the first two games of the week to set a new Walleye record for the longest point streak at ten games. He broke the previous mark of nine games set by defenseman JC Sawyer from October 17 through November 7, 2009.

Ø Leading the Way! Goaltender Jeff Lerg leads the ECHL in goals against average at 1.81 and also in save percentage at .936. Lerg has a record of 4-1-0-1 on the season. Forward Anthony Luciani is tied for the ECHL lead in points with 16 and also in assists with 12.

Ø Another Three Game Week Ahead! Toledo will host division rival Fort Wayne Wednesday morning to start the week. Toledo defeated the Komets 6-2 last Friday night. Friday night is the first meeting of the season between Toledo and Greenville. It is the first of three contests played this year against the Road Warriors. Saturday night, the Evansville IceMen will be in town. Toledo beat the IceMen 5-0 in the first meeting of the season.

Ø Promotions! Wednesday is a School Celebration Day sponsored by BCSN with a special 10:30 a.m. start time. It will feature a special appearance from Imagination Station! Saturday is Superhero night with the Walleye. The day begins with the annual Battle of the Badges game featuring the Toledo Fire Department against the Toledo Police Department starting at 4 p.m. The Walleye that night will be wearing the special Batman jerseys and Evansville will take the ice in the Riddler, with both being auctioned off following the game. Saturday also features the annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by BCSN. Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game or purchase one in the swamp shop and throw them on the ice after the Walleye score their first goal! The bears will go to Lucas County Children Services and the Fire Department to get them to children in need this holiday season.

Walleye Player of the Week:

Kyle Bonis (3 goals - 1 assist = 4 points)

Walleye Goaltender of the Week:

Jeff Lerg (1-0-1, 2.40 gaa, .931 save %)

Check out the Toledo Walleye Statistics

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