Toledo Walleye Extend Winning Streak to Three Games

The Walleye defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 6-2 on Friday night.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:53am

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The Toledo Walleye hockey team continued their recent hot streak, winning their third consecutive game on Friday night with a 6-2 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings. Tanner Dickinson and Mitch Lewandowski each scored two goals for the Walleye, while Sam Craggs and Brandon Hawkins also found the back of the net.

Why it matters

The Walleye's three-game winning streak comes after a tough stretch, and the team will look to build momentum heading into their next matchup against the Wheeling Nailers on Saturday night. The win also keeps the Walleye in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive ECHL Western Conference.

The details

In the game against the Wings, the Walleye received goals from six different players. Tanner Dickinson and Mitch Lewandowski each scored twice, while Sam Craggs and Brandon Hawkins added single tallies. Robby Drazner and Griffin Ness scored the two goals for the Kalamazoo Wings in the losing effort.

  • The Walleye defeated the Wings on Friday, April 03, 2026.
  • The Walleye will face the Wheeling Nailers on Saturday, April 04, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. CST.
  • The Wings will take on the Indy Fuel on Saturday, April 04, 2026 at 3 p.m. CST.

The players

Tanner Dickinson

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored two goals in the win over the Kalamazoo Wings.

Mitch Lewandowski

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who also scored two goals in the victory.

Robby Drazner

A forward for the Kalamazoo Wings who scored one of the team's two goals in the loss.

Griffin Ness

A forward for the Kalamazoo Wings who scored the other goal for his team.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working hard in practice and it's great to see that translate to wins on the ice. The guys are really starting to click as a team.”

— Dan Watson, Head Coach, Toledo Walleye

What’s next

The Walleye will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they take on the Wheeling Nailers on Saturday night. The Wings will try to bounce back against the Indy Fuel in their next matchup.

The takeaway

The Toledo Walleye have found their groove, winning three straight games to climb back into playoff position in the ECHL Western Conference. Their balanced scoring attack and improved team chemistry have been key factors in their recent success.