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Hockey roundup: Red Wings' affiliate drops ECHL Kelly Cup opener 3-2 in Toledo

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.