ECHL: Toledo’s Colin Swoyer Suspended

Originally posted on Inside The Rink
By Armand Klisivitch | Last updated Oct 21, 2025 2:43 AM ET

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Toledo Walleye defenseman Colin Swoyer three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday’s game vs the Indy Fuel. At the 12:06 mark of the second period, Swoyer came across the ice and delivered a hit to the head of Indy Fuel defenseman Tyson Feist. Swoyer would be assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the head. He is eligible to return on November 7th vs Kalamazoo Wings. This is a big loss for the Walleye as they lose one of their top defensemen. It’s Swoyer’s first career suspension. If Toledo decides to dress six defensemen, expect Jed Peitilla to make his season debut on Friday Night vs Bloomington. Pietila had two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 59 games last season.

.@ECHL announces fine, suspensionhttps://t.co/4mHvTkHGaG
— ECHL Player Safety (@ECHLPlayerSfty) October 20, 2025

Swoyer, 27, is in his second season with the Walleye after putting up two goals and 31 assists for 33 points in 59 games last season. He would add six goals and five assists for 11 points in 19 games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Swoyer played in 46 games with the Wheeling Nailers and South Carolina Stingrays, putting up two goals and six assists prior to joining the Walleye. The 6’0 defenseman has 45 games of AHL experience with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Hershey Bears, where he’s put up a goal and three assists. He had an assist in his only Calder Cup Playoff game in 22 with the Penguins.

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