Walleye's Barnes Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team
April 8, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
Toledo Walleye Forward Tyler Barnes
(Toledo Walleye, Credit: Toledo Walleye/Scott Grau)
(Toledo, OH) - 2014-15 has been a special season for the Toledo Walleye players and the accolades continue to come down as the ECHL announced its 2014-15 All-Rookie Team featuring forward Tyler Barnes.
Barnes leads the Walleye and all ECHL rookies in points with 69. He ranks second to teammate Shane Berschbach (42) in assists with 40 and he is third for first year players in goals (29). His ten power play goals are also the most for a rookie and he is tied for first with 17 power play points. The native of Burnsville, Minnesota has been deadly in the shootout as well leading all rookies with six shootout goals this year (in 8 attempts).
"A well-deserved recognition for Tyler," Said Head Coach Derek Lalonde. "He has improved vastly throughout the season and has been a consistent point producer to help lead our team."
Barnes was named ECHL Rookie of the Month for December when he had seven goals and ten assists. Prior to turning professional, the 24 year old forward spent four seasons at the University of Wisconsin. He scored 45 goals with 58 assists in 152 games for the Badgers.
2014-2015 ECHL All-Rookie Team
G - Roman Will, Fort Wayne Komets (27 gp, 15-8-4, 2.45 GAA, .919 save pct.)
D - Justin Baker, Allen Americans (67 gp, 9g, 28a, 37 pts., +19)
D - Steven Shamanski, Elmira Jackals (68 gp, 14g, 24a, 38 pts., -1)
F - Derek Army, Wheeling Nailers (68 gp, 27g, 34a, 61 pts., +5)
F - Tyler Barnes, Toledo Walleye (68 gp, 29g, 40a, 69 pts., +16)
F - Jason Bast, Idaho Steelheads (52 gp, 30g, 22a, 52 pts., +23)
Since the ECHL began naming the All-Rookie Team in 2000-01, 16 players selected have gone on to play in the National Hockey League: Richard Bachman (2009-10), David Desharnais (2007-08), Cedrick Desjardins (2006-07), Kevin Doell (2003-04), Brian Fahey (2003-04), Vern Fiddler (2002-03), Simon Gamache (2001-02), Mike Glumac (2002-03), Philipp Grubauer (2011-12), Adam Hauser (2002-03), Jason Jaffray (2002-03), Anton Khudobin (2007-08), Zenon Konopka (2002-03), Kael Mouillierat (2010-11), Ben Street (2010-11) and Joey Tenute (2004-05).
The ECHL will announce its First-Team All-ECHL and Second-Team All-ECHL teams on Thursday.
Your Toledo Walleye wrap up its regular season this weekend with two at home. Face-off is at 7:15 p.m. against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night. Party with the players after the game. Then on Sunday, it's "Devour the Wings" night on and off the ice. Puck drops at 5:15 p.m. For tickets call 419-725-9255 or visit www.toledowalleye.com.
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