Press Releases - Sports


Nov 15

Holiday shopping launches on Black Friday!

Give the best holiday gift ever with Walleye and Mud Hens gift collections! The holiday shopping event you've been waiting for launches on Black Friday - November 25! Choose from Walleye and Mud Hens "Holiday Ticket Packages" that include game ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Nov 13

Canaan Outreach Center presents 1st Annual Boxing Exhibition

Canaan Outreach Center presents its' 1st Annual Boxing Exibition to raise funds for the After School Enrichment Program. The exhibition will be held at JKA Boxing Center located at 444 Laskey Rd. The first match begins at 7:00 p.m. The Center is ...

Posted By: Harriett L. Grier | Category: Sports



Nov 06

Owens Men’s Basketball to Host Express Tip-Off Classic

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – The Owens Community College men’s basketball team will take an overall 2-0 record into next weekend as they host their annual Express Tip-Off Classic, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 11-12. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Nov 02

Toledo Walleye Will Host Battle of the Badges

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye, along with the Toledo Police and Fire Departments, have announced plans for the first ever “Battle of the Badges” charity hockey game. The event will take place at the Huntington Center on ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Oct 25

Owens Men’s Soccer to Host Region, Championship Matches

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – The Owens Community College men’s soccer team begins its postseason run toward a national title as the Express serve as host the NJCAA Region XII Men’s Soccer Championship tournament, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Oct 24

Owens Express Women’s B-Ball Opens Season Against Lourdes

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College women’s basketball will look build on last year’s successful season as the Express open its 2011-12 campaign against Lourdes University JVs on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The season opener ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Oct 21

BGSU vs. Temple Game to Include Sock Drive

BOWLING GREEN, O.—Bowling Green State University’s football game against Temple University this Saturday (Oct. 22) at Doyt Perry Stadium will also feature a massive collection of socks for the needy. The goal is 15,000 pairs, just in ...

Posted By: Bonnie Blankinship | Category: Sports



Oct 18

Toledo Walleye Establish New Benchmark in Season Ticket Sale

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye ticket department has achieved a historic milestone on the heels of a successful Opening Night crowd of 8,250 last Saturday night. The team has sold 2,378 season tickets thus far for the 2011-12 season. This ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 30

ECHL Announces On-Ice Officials Training Camp

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Wednesday its annual On-Ice Officials Training Camp will be held Thursday through Saturday in Toledo, Ohio at the Huntington Center and Park Inn Hotel. The preseason camp will include returning members of the ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 23

Owens Presents Annual Express Four-Person Golf Scramble

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents are invited to enjoy a day of golf to benefit men’s golf student-athletes and the intercollegiate program, as well as the Steven G. Guerrero Memorial Scholarship Fund, as Owens Community College ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Sep 19

Toledo Mud Hens Announce 2012 Schedule

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that their 2012 season schedule is complete. The Mud Hens will open the 144-game season at home vs. Indianapolis on Friday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. The Hens’ opening homestand will be seven games ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 15

Toledo Walleye Opening Night Details

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye announced today that tickets for the third annual Opening Night Bash will go on sale today - Thursday, September 15 at 9:00 a.m. Opening Night Bash Tickets Bash tickets are available for Saturday, October 15 ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 06

Walleye Extend Training Camp Invites to Seven Players

(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye have extended training camp offers to seven players that participated in the Free Agent Tryout Camp on August 20 & 21 at the Huntington Center. Forwards Anthony Longo, Nikita Mandrik and Lee McClure along ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Sep 01

Mud Hens Home for Final Two Games of the 2011 Season

Toledo Mud Hens Promotions for September 4-5 Sunday, September 4 (Columbus, 1st pitch at 6:00 p.m. – Gates open at 4:30) – Come on down to Fifth Third Field on Sunday for Jamie Farr bobblehead giveaway. The first 2,000 fans will ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Aug 30

26th Frogtown Regatta, Sponsored by Owens Corning

On Saturday September 24, 2011, the 26th Frogtown Regatta, Sponsored by Owens Corning, will take place on the Maumee River from 8am until 5 pm. There will be upwards of 25 rowing teams entering 300 or more boats with over 1400 athletes competing in ...

Posted By: Ann Broderick | Category: Sports



Aug 23

Owens to Host Volleyball National Tournament

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College has been selected among community colleges nationwide to serve as host venue for the 2011-13 NJCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship Tournament. The College has hosted ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports



Aug 22

Free Synchronized Swimming Clinic

The nationally-ranked Glass City Synchro, Toledo's synchronized swimming organization, invites all 2nd through 8th grade girls to learn this challenging sport. A seasoned coaching staff will teach the basics of synchronized swimming. Participants ...

Posted By: Marti | Category: Sports



Aug 22

Utah Acquires 2011 All-Star Ryan Turek from Toledo

West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Colley today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Ryan Turek from the Toledo Walleye in exchange for future considerations. Turek, 23, enters his ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Aug 15

2011-12 Toledo Walleye Single-Game Tickets To Go On Sale

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Walleye hockey team today announced a weekend of hockey fun and excitement at the Huntington Center on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. The third season of Walleye hockey and fun will begin on Saturday, October ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Aug 01

Toledo Walleye Announce 2nd Annual FinFest!

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce plans for the 2nd annual Walleye FinFest at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. The event will take place on Saturday, October 8th and will offer interactive activities for fans ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jul 26

Sylvania Cycling Classic Comes to Sylvania

The Maumee Valley Wheelmen, in cooperation with the City of Sylvania and the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce announces the inaugural Sylvania Cycling Classic, presented by Yark Auto.com on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Burnham Park, 6940 Maplewood, ...

Posted By: Pat Nowak | Category: Sports



Jul 07

Breitling Player of the Year Award

Mud Hens and Jeffrey Mann Fine Jewelers to Present Breitling Player of the Year Award! Award recognizes outstanding community service… (Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce that they will again be teaming up with Jeffrey ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jul 07

2012 Olympic wrestling hopefuls coming to Perrysburg

Chris Spielman, 2012 Olympic wrestling hopefuls coming to Perrysburg August 1 TOLEDO, OHIO – Although the Olympic Games are still a year away, Olympic fever will be on display in Perrysburg on Monday, August 1, and Northwest Ohio residents can ...

Posted By: Rachael Bergman | Category: Sports



Jun 30

Celebrate The Holiday Weekend With the Toledo Mud Hens!!!

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Mud Hens are home for the holidays at Fifth Third Field. Saturday, July 2 (Indianapolis, 1st pitch at 7:00 PM – Gates open at 5:30) Come for the delicious food as the Hens present the Liberty Bash Buffet (see ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jun 29

Walleye & Chicago Blackhawks Extend Affiliation Agreement

(TOLEDO, OH) - The Toledo Walleye are pleased to announce that they have reached an affiliation agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League for the 2011-12 season. Under terms of the agreement, Chicago will assign contracted ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jun 22

Local Pitch, Hit & Run Participants Advance In Competition

(Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce that two participants from the April 23rd Pitch, Hit & Run competition hosted by the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field advanced to the Team Championships at Progressive Field in Cleveland, ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



Jun 22

Former NFL CB Jeremy Lincoln at Friday's game!

Toledo-native and former NFL cornerback Jeremy Lincoln will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs at the Friday, June 24 Mud Hens game! Jeremy is hosting a football camp in Toledo on June 24 and 25; and he will be joined at Fifth ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



May 25

Mud Hens a Top Seller in Minor League Baseball Merchandise

Toledo Mud Hens Once Again Rank Among Top Sellers In Minor League Baseball Merchandise! (Toledo, OH) – The Toledo Mud Hens are pleased to announce that their merchandise was among the top-selling brands in Minor League Baseball for the 2010 ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



May 23

'Design a T-Shirt Contest' winners announced!

Congratulations to Mary Cole (right) from Anthony Wayne High School and Enoch Jones (left) from Columbus Grove Elementary for winning the Mud Hens 'Design a T-Shirt Contest'! Over the past four months, 30 different schools from Ohio and Michigan ...

Posted By: Jason Griffin | Category: Sports



May 19

Owens to Host Express Girls ‘Summer Slam’ Basketball Camp

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College will offer area basketball players ages 8 through 15 the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of the sport as the women’s basketball program hosts an Express Girls “Summer ...

Posted By: Brad Meyer | Category: Sports