Spezia rejoins Walleye

Toledo, Ohio – Forward Tyler Spezia will return to the Toledo Walleye for a third season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season.

Spezia, of Clinton Township, Michigan, has spent the last five seasons with the American Hockey Leageu's Grand Rapids Griffins. Last season, Spezia skated in 45 games, tallying 16 points (6g-10a). Spezia last suited up for the Walleye in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, splitting time between Toledo, where he had 20 points (10g-10a) in 21 games, and Grand Rapids, where he added nine points (6g-3a) in 22 contests.

Spezia has spent most of his pro career in the AHL and has never left the Detroit organization. He has played parts of six AHL seasons with Grand Rapids, accumulating 85 points (33g-52a) and 103 penalty minutes in 240 games. Spezia also has spent parts of two seasons in Toledo, adding 59 points (21g-38a) and 62 penalty minutes in 79 games.

Prior to his pro career, Spezia skated four seasons at Bowling Green State University, netting 72 points (34g-38a) and 103 penalty minutes in 147 games.