TOLEDO, Ohio — A fan favorite has signed a deal to return to the Walleye next season.
Simon Denis inked a deal with Toledo after playing three seasons overseas in Japan.
The defenseman played two seasons for the Walleye, with the last season coming in the 2017-18 season.
In the 2016-17 season for the Fish, Denis had 15 goals and 40 assists in 70 games played.
He was a major part of the roster in his two seasons in Toledo and helped with the turnaround for the franchise.
Denis achieved or tied for defensive single-season and career records during his two years in Toledo.
Since then, more records came his way overseas. Denis has been a staple in the Asia League and was named Best Defenseman and Asia League MVP. Denis, who is Japanese-Canadian, was also selected to play for Team Japan twice and served as an alternate captain during the IIHF World Championships, winning silver.
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