The Detroit News
The Toledo Walleye, the Detroit Red Wings affiliate in the ECHL, dropped a 3-2 decision against the Florida Everblades in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup final at Huntington Center in Toledo on Friday.
The Walleye had a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Randy Gazzola and John Albert but the Everblades ralled with a goal by Zach Solow in the second period and then two third-period goals by Alex Aleardi, including the winner with 1:41 left.
Canton's Matt Berry and Macomb's Brendan Hawkins had an assist each for Toledo and Walleye goalie Billy Christopoulos made 37 saves.