Toledo Walleye Signed Goaltender Matt Jurusik
The goaltender returns to Toledo for the upcoming 2026-27 hockey season.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Hockey
The Toledo Walleye have signed 29-year-old goaltender Matt Jurusik for the 2026-27 season. Jurusik originally joined the team in December 2025.
Why it matters
The signing secures a proven veteran presence in the net for the Walleye's roster. His return provides stability following his performance during the previous campaign.
Jurusik maintained a 2.27 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage during his 16 appearances in the 2025-26 season. Across his ECHL career, he holds an overall record of 17-11-6 in 36 total games.
The players
Matt Jurusik
He is a 29-year-old professional goaltender who has played in the KHL, AHL, and ECHL.
Toledo Walleye
This is a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio, that competes in the ECHL.
The details
Jurusik brings extensive professional experience to Toledo, including 80 games played in the KHL with Kunlun Red Star and Amur Khabarovsk. He also spent time in the American Hockey League during the 2021-22 season.
Timeline
Jurusik played at the University of Wisconsin from 2015-2017.
He competed at Michigan Tech between 2018 and 2020.
Jurusik played in the American Hockey League during the 2021-22 season.
The goaltender originally joined the Toledo Walleye in December 2025.
He signed his new contract for the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
This signing anchors the team's goaltending depth as the Walleye look to maintain a competitive balance within the division. Securing a veteran player with international experience impacts the team's defensive standing for the duration of the 2026-27 season.
The return of Jurusik locks in a primary option for the team's rotation, impacting the defensive structure for the upcoming schedule. His 2.27 goals-against average from last year establishes the baseline expectation for the Walleye's netminding performance this season.
The takeaway
Reliable goaltending remains a fundamental requirement for success in the ECHL schedule. Building a roster with experienced veterans like Jurusik helps teams remain consistent throughout the long regular season.
Further reading
For more updates on local professional ice hockey, visit Toledo Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ECHL.
