Toledo, OH - The Toledo Walleye defeated the Fort Wayne Komets on Mental Health Awareness night at the Huntington Center with a final score of 4-3.
How it Happened:
Toledo got the scoring started at 3:58 when Tyler Spezia sent the fish flying. Matt Anderson had a warm welcome back to Toledo with the primary assist while Trenton Bliss had the secondary.
Fort Wayne scored two straight in 1:03 to take the lead going into the 2nd period.
The Walleye responded and scored the 2 lone goals in the 2nd period to regain the lead.
Brandon Hawkins tied it a 2-2 at 6:18 with a power play goal. Tyler Spezia and Jalen Smereck had the assists. With this assist and his goal earlier in the evening, Tyler Spezia earned his 100th ECHL point.
The Fish regained the lead when CJ Hayes scored his first goal as a Walleye just over the midway point of the game at 11:01. His line mates, Sam Craggs and Brandon Kruse had the apples.
Brandon Hawkins added some insurance and got his 2nd of the evening with a highlight reel goal to make it 4-2 in favor of Toledo.
Fort Wayne made it a one-score game at 15:28 with a power play goal.
The Walleye held off the Komets and secured the win with a final score of 4-3.
Three Stars Sponsored by Local 245:
1. TOL - B. Hawkins (2G)
2. TOL - T. Spezia (1G, 2A)
3. TOL - J. Smereck (2A)
What’s Next:
The Walleye will travel to Cincinnati to take on the Cyclones tomorrow for a 4 p.m. puck drop before traveling back to T-Town to take on the Wheeling Nailers Sunday evening.
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