Kruse re-signs with Walleye

Action photo of Brandon Kruse of the Toledo Walleye

Toledo, Ohio – Forward Brandon Kruse will return to the Toledo Walleye, marking his second season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season.

Kruse, a native of Saline, Michigan, posted a career year for the Walleye in 2023-24, tallying 54 points (18g-36a) over 70 games. The 25-year-old added another 11 points (4g-7a) in Toledo’s 14 playoff games.

Kruse has played in 142 professional games with all but three of them coming in the ECHL. In his two ECHL seasons between Newfoundland and Toledo, Kruse has collected 98 points (25g-73a) over 139 games. He has added assist in three American Hockey League games with the Henderson Silver Knights.

Prior to his pro career, Kruse spent four seasons at Bowling Green State University and one season at Boston College, accumulating 168 points (41g-127a) in 189 collegiate games. His best collegiate season was 41 points (10g-31a) in 41 contests during the 2018-2019 campaign, Kruse’s second at Bowling Green.