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Delmas Sets Shutout Record, Denying Titans, 3-0

March 2, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
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On Saturday night in Wheeling, Peter Delmas etched his name into the team's record book, as he and the Nailers blanked the Trenton Titans, 3-0. With the shutout, Delmas now holds the team record, with nine career shutouts. "It's cool - I mean I never had a record," said the victorious netminder. "I'm just honored I guess. I know there (are) lots of goalies that have been here, (and) it's an old (team), so I think it's pretty meaningful," he said.

With less than four minutes remaining in the opening period, Paul Crowder started the scoring. Chris Barton sent the puck toward the net, before Crowder eventually pushed a rebound past a sprawled out Scott Wedgewood. Max MacKay also snagged an assist, for his first point in two games with Wheeling.

The Nailers' penalty kill was the story of the middle frame, beginning with a two-man disadvantage for 1:34. Not only did Wheeling successfully kill both penalties, but it did not allow a single shot on goal. Later, the penalty kill netted a shorthanded goal, as Cam Fergus scored a breakaway goal, off of a sweet saucer pass by Paul Crowder. "Paulie made a pretty nice pass, and I kind of just closed my eyes and hoped for the best," Fergus said.

The Nailers put the final nail in the coffin with a power play goal from Chris Barton at 5:58 of the third, as he slid in Keven Veilleux's initial attempt from the right circle. That gave Wheeling one of each type of goal (even strength, shorthanded, power play), as well as a 3-0 win.

Peter Delmas was perfect on 20 shots for the Nailers, including a late chance by Kory Nagy from low in the slot. Delmas' shutout was his third of the season and ninth of his career. Scott Wedgewood stopped 37 of the 40 shots he faced for Trenton, but took the loss.

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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