Bliss inks deal with Walleye

Action photo of Trenton Bliss of the Toledo Walleye

Toledo, Ohio – Forward Trenton Bliss will return to the Toledo Walleye, marking his third season with the team after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season.

Bliss, an Appleton, Wisconsin native, took a step forward with a career showing in 2023-24 by posting a top-10 scoring season in Walleye history. The 26-year-old posted 72 points (27g-45a), joining linemate Brandon Hawkins in the 70-point club. Bliss’ season tied him for ninth-most points in a single season, while his assist total ranks sixth most in a single season by a Walleye player. His 112 points as a Walleye sit at 10th most in team history, while his +/- of 49 as a Walleye is the sixth-best in club history.

Bliss has spent his entire pro career within the Red Wings affiliates. He has tallied 112 points (43g-69a) over 101 ECHL games for the Walleye while notching five points (1g-4a) in 35 American Hockey League games for the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Prior to his pro career, Bliss spent four seasons at Michigan Tech, collecting 107 points (42g-65a) over 138 career games.