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Hawkins re-signs with Walleye

Hawkins re-signs with Walleye

Thursday, July 6th

Action photo of Brandon Hawkins of the Toledo Walleye

Toledo, Ohio – Forward Brandon Hawkins will skate for the Toledo Walleye for a third consecutive season, agreeing to terms for the 2023-2024 season.Hawkins, a Macomb, Michigan native, will be embarking on his third straight season in a Walleye uniform following a record 2022-23 season. Last year, the 29-year-old posted career-bests in goals (39), assists (42), and points (81). His 39 goals set a new Toledo Walleye single season record while his 81 points is second-most in a Walleye single year.He was rewarded this year by being named to the All-ECHL First Team while setting a Toledo Walleye record with an 18-game point streak from February 11 through March 26, 2023. Hawkins also set a career-best +16 rating during the 2022-23 season while leading all ECHL players in shots on goal with 336. His 74 goals in two Walleye seasons ranks fifth most in franchise history with 25 of those coming on the power play, good for fourth most on the Walleye career list.In his ECHL career, Hawkins has averaged over a point-per-game with 217 points (113g-104a) in 202 regular-season games with Toledo, Fort Wayne and Wheeling. Prior to turning professional, he skated with Bowling Green and Northeastern. In college, Hawkins had 108 points (46g-62a) in 141 total contests, including 55 points (29g-27a) in 80 games at Bowling Green.