Despite cancellation, Walleye has record setting year

Even though the East Coast Hockey League Board of Governors approved the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 season, Toledo Walleye fans have something to celebrate.
        “Walleye fans, the team salutes you, for another tremendous season. While the season ended sooner than anyone hoped, it was still packed with so many memorable moments,” states a press release from public relations director Andi Roman.
        “The best one —  selling out the arena 24 out of 29 games — and reaching a Walleye milestone of 200 sellouts. This season, the Walleye managed to break or tie a total of 23 Walleye or ECHL records. From the entire organization, coaches and players, thank you. Now let’s get ready for 2020-21,”
 
Walleye records achieved during 2019-20 season
• Season ticket record for fourth consecutive season (2,850)
• Led the ECHL in sellouts (24)
• Averaged more than 7,431 (sellout) for third straight year (7,448)
• Reaching 400 All-Time Wins (429 in total)
• Consecutive games with a power play goal (7, set from October 19 through November 6, 2019)
• Most shorthanded goals in a single game (3, January 5, 2020 at Wheeling)
• First Walleye player to win scoring title in ECHL (Josh Kestner, 73 points)
• First Walleye player to lead league in goals (Josh Kestner, 33 goals)
• First Walleye player to lead league in save percentage (Billy Christopoulos, .932)
• Best single season save percentage for Walleye goaltender (Billy Christopoulos, .932)
• Best team penalty kill percentage (87.8 percent)
• Most career goals (116, Shane Berschbach)
• Most game-winning goals career (20, Kyle Bonis)
• Best career plus/minus (77, Shane Berschbach)
• Most goaltender wins career (68, Pat Nagle)
• Most goaltender appearances career (106, Pat Nagle)
• Most career saves (2867, Pat Nagle)
• Most career minutes played goaltender (6,228, Pat Nagle)
 
Walleye records tied
• Most career shots on goal (744, Berschbach)
 
Toledo ECHL (Storm and Walleye combined) records set
• Best team penalty kill percentage (87.8 percent)
• Best single season percentage for goaltender (Billy Christopolous, .932)
• Most career assists (277, Shane Berschbach)
• First Toledo player to win the scoring title in the ECHL (Josh Kestner, 73 points)
 
A statement from ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin:
In a letter to ECHL teams, fans and media, Commissioner Ryan Crelin wrote —
“The decision by the ECHL to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season does not come lightly, as this is an emotional time for our players, coaches, member teams, fans and staff. At this point in the season, there has been immense dedication and countless hours committed in moving towards what is traditionally the most exciting part of the hockey year.
“With that said however, as each passing day raises additional concerns for the safety of those in the ECHL community and as we take precautionary measures in conjunction with our local authorities across the continent to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it has become apparent that this is the prudent decision. Our game and our product are based on our Fans and their ability to cheer on their favorite ECHL team and players at one of our many facilities around the continent. Without that social environment and game atmosphere, the ECHL simply isn’t the same.
“On behalf of the ECHL and our Board of Governors, we appreciate the Professional Hockey Players’ Association for their assistance during this unprecedented time and working as partners in hockey to reach this decision for the best interest of the ECHL and its players. This decision allows our players the opportunity to return to their homes and removes the uncertainty that currently exists.
“While we are hopeful that this period ceases and an opportunity to return to normalcy for the hockey calendar presents itself, in the interim, we ask all fans, players, coaches, officials, and staff to continue to abide by the measures put in place by their local authorities and follow precautionary protocols for their safety, as we will begin preparations for the 2020-21 ECHL Hockey Season.”