Strong Start Sends Nailers Past Road Warriors, 3-1
Published on December 18, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Tuesday night in Wheeling, the Nailers welcomed the Greenville Road Warriors for the first of two games in less than 24 hours. Chris Barton scored two goals in his first game back, as the Nailers exploded for three goals in the first 6:56 of the game. Wheeling took those goals into the books, winning, 3-1.
The Nailers were happy to have Chris Barton back, and he proved it right away, scoring a goal 3:11 into the game. Luke Pither sent the puck into the left circle, where Barton spun, and slid a shot into the lower part of the net. Barton's second of the season, came on the power play, marking seven consecutive games with a power play tally for Wheeling. 1:52 later, Pither and Barton combined for a second goal, with Barton backhanding the puck up and over Nathan Lieuwen's glove. Less than two minutes after that, Cam Fergus caused a turnover behind the net, before finding Cody Chupp, who scored a beautiful shorthanded goal, burying it top shelf.
The Nailers continued to hold their 3-0 lead through the second period, despite a pair of posts hit by Cody Chupp and Chris Barton.
With 23 seconds left in the game, the Road Warriors broke the shutout bid, as Bretton Cameron knocked in the rebound of Jordie Johnston's shot from the right side. Despite that goal, Wheeling was able to take home the 3-1 decision, with post game fireworks, created by Scott Zurevinski and Andrew Yogan.
Peter Delmas made 21 saves on 22 shots, earning the win for the Nailers. Nathan Lieuwen took the loss for Greenville, stopping 31 of the 34 shots he faced.
The Nailers and Road Warriors will turn around, and play an 11:00 morning game on Wednesday.
Group and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX. All Nailers games will be broadcast on Wheeling's rock station EAGLE 107 (107.5 FM). Fans can also listen to and watch all Nailers games on wheelingnailers.com.
2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.
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