Toledo Walleye Defeat South Carolina in Shootout

Garrett Van Wyhe's goal in the second round of the shootout secured the victory for the Walleye.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:39am

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The Toledo Walleye defeated the South Carolina team in a close 4-3 shootout victory on Saturday night in North Charleston, South Carolina. Garrett Van Wyhe scored the decisive goal in the second round of the shootout to give the Walleye the win.

Why it matters

The Walleye's victory over South Carolina extends their winning streak and keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the league standings. Shootout wins are an important tiebreaker at the end of the season.

The details

The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout to determine the winner. Garrett Van Wyhe scored the decisive goal in the second round of the shootout to give the Walleye the victory.

  • The game took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026 in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The players

Garrett Van Wyhe

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored the game-winning goal in the shootout.

Toledo Walleye

A professional ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio that plays in the ECHL.

South Carolina

The opposing team that played against the Toledo Walleye in this game, based in South Carolina.

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What’s next

The Walleye will look to build on this shootout victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the league standings.

The takeaway

Shootout wins can be crucial in determining playoff positioning, and the Walleye's ability to secure the victory in a close game against South Carolina demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness.