The Central Division Finals kicked off with an electrifying Game 1 between the Fort Wayne Komets and the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center. In a high-scoring affair, the Walleye edged out the Komets 5-4 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
📊 Game Highlights:
First Period:
Blake Murray opened the scoring for Fort Wayne at 8:30, assisted by Alex Aleardi and Noah Ganske.
Toledo responded with goals from Colby Ambrosio (12:12) and Colin Swoyer (12:53).
Aleardi tied the game for the Komets at 14:20.
Second Period:
Ethan Keppen gave Fort Wayne a 3-2 lead at 6:31.
Tyler Spezia (10:55) and Trenton Bliss (17:46) scored for Toledo, with Bliss’s goal assisted by Brandon Hawkins and Dylan Moulton.
Aleardi netted his second of the night at 13:13, assisted by Tyler Inamoto.
Matt Anderson added a late goal for Toledo at 19:44, assisted by Bliss and Hawkins
📅 Upcoming Games:
Game 2: Saturday, May 3 – 7:15 PM EDT at Huntington Center
Game 3: Monday, May 5 – 7:35 PM EDT at Memorial Coliseum
Game 4: Wednesday, May 7 – 7:35 PM EDT at Memorial Coliseum
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs!
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