Hi Benny / Photo via Walleye Facebook

With six games left in the regular season, and four games on last week’s schedule, the Walleye needed a good effort to ensure a spot in the Kelly Cup playoffs. I guess the effort was there, but thank the lort the teams behind the Walleye had even less.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: BEEP BEEP BEEP, Backing In (To The Playoffs)!”

An appropriate photo, since the Walleye are trying to do the Hindenburg / Photo by: the_mel

With only a month left in the season, being in the middle of the pack in terms of securing a playoff spot would be a good time for the Walleye to get it together, eh? No one ever listens to me.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Floundering”

Hello again, Mr. Froese / Photo via Walleye Facebook

The Walleye were rather busy last week, playing four games in five nights. Therefore I have a lot of recaps to write, so pardon the bad pun for a title s’il vous plait.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Wingin’ It”

Kent Simpson, lonely Blackhawks prospect / Photo by: Andy Morrison, Toledo Blade

Due to the ECHL All-Star Classic last Wednesday, the Walleye entered the weekend well rested for a stretch of three games in three nights. Add a few familiar faces back from the “A,” and it was a mostly successful homecoming for the fish.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Home Sweet Home (Mostly)”

And to think, I nearly purchased Simpson’s marvelous jersey / Photo by: the_mel

The Walleye played three games in three nights last week. I was in attendance for the game in the middle. Did I bring them good luck? Of course not! But hey, I had a good time at least.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Shooting Blanks”

Look at Benny Youds (#25) scoring and stuff / Photo via Walleye Facebook

Yes again, I know it’s supposed to be “Walleye Monday” but I wasn’t even in the state Monday, so Mea Culpa. Hearing about the last four games for the Walleye was worth the wait wasn’t it? On second thought, don’t answer that.

» Continue reading “Walleye Wednesday: A Fishy New Year”

When this is your best effort for the week, there’s a problem

By now I’m sure you’ve all watched the Walleye Holiday Video. If not, please do as it’s better than the recap that will follow.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Washed Out Weekend”

The Walleye exhibit their teddy bear piling skillz / Photo by: Andrew Weber

The Walleye entered this week in first place in the North Division, with three contests versus division foes over the weekend. Add in the throwing of stuffed animals and a visit from three middle-aged hockey players turned “actors,” and it proved to be an eventful week.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: ‘Tis the Season for Teddy Bears and Hanson Brothers”

Kent Simpson, the goalie with the blue eyes *wistful sigh* / Photo via Walleye Facebook

First off, apologies for missing Walleye Monday last week  – I know all 7 of you regular readers were heartbroken. I actually moved last Monday, meaning my computer and my brain weren’t completely hooked up until mid-week. Damn you real life!

The Walleye have actually done very well since I last wrote a post – perhaps this is a sign? Anyway, after the break enjoy catching up on the last two weeks of Walleye hockey. Now in bullet point form with a bonus highlights video so you don’t poke your eyes out by the end of the post!

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Hotter Than Turkey Gravy”

Kent Simpson – Obligatory Goalie Photo / Photo by: Andy Morrison / Toledo Blade

Sadly, I’d prefer a banana split, but the season’s still young.

After playing their season opener on the 13th, the Walleye had to wait nearly a week to play game number two on the year. Go ECHL scheduling, go! Toledo finally laced up the skates again last Friday at home vs. the Cincinnati Cyclones and traveled to Kalamazoo on Saturday to take on the Wings.

» Continue reading “Walleye Monday: Weekend Split”