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The Wheeling Nailers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, they are a member of the ECHL.

Nailers vs. Royals Playoff Series Preview

April 23, 2026 - Wheeling Nailers (46-20-3-3, 98 Pts.) vs. Reading Royals (36-26-8-2, 82 Pts.) WHEELING NAILERS 1st Place in North Division Record: 46-20-3-3 Points: 98 Goals For: 231 (9th) Goals Against: 175 (3rd) Power Play: 46-for-214, 21.5% (7th) Penalty Kill: 202-for-241, 83.8% (10th) READING ROYALS 4th Place in North Division Record: 36-26-8-2 Points: 82 Goals For: 199 (T-21st) Goals Against: 205 (11th) Power Play: 40-for-242, 16.5% (22nd) Penalty Kill: 217-for-256, 84.8% (6th) Head-to... Full Story

Nailers Announce 2026 Playoff Roster

April 21, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their roster for the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The roster consists of 23 players and two open spots for two of seven eligible players who are currently in the American Hockey League. The current roster consists of 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. The two goaltenders are at very different stages in their professional careers. Taylor Gauthier rewrote the record books for Wheeling this season, as he set the ... Full Story

Nailers Announce Schedule for North Division Semifinal Series

April 19, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the schedule for the North Division Semifinal Series against the Reading Royals. Thanks to their first division title in 22 years, the Nailers have home ice advantage for the series, which will be played in a 2-3-2 format. Wheeling will host games one and two at WesBanco Arena on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th. Both of those contests will begin at 7:10 p.m. The series will then shift to Reading's Santander Are... Full Story

Desperate Fuel Steal Regular Season Finale, 4-3

April 18, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The 2025-26 regular season has come to a close, and the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs are right around the corner for the Wheeling Nailers. Unfortunately, Wheeling was unable to cap off the regular season with a victory, as the Indy Fuel kept their playoff hopes alive for another day. Indy scored three unanswered goals to erase a 3-1 deficit and collect a 4-3 win at WesBanco Arena on Saturday night. The home crowd was brought to its feet immediately, as the Nailers got on the scoreboard just 14 seconds into the co... Full Story

• Nailers vs. Royals Playoff Series Preview - April 23, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce 2026 Playoff Roster - April 21, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce Schedule for North Division Semifinal Series - April 19, 2026
  
• Desperate Fuel Steal Regular Season Finale, 4-3 - April 18, 2026
  
• Walleye Beat Wheeling for Only Time All Year - April 17, 2026
  
• Nailers News & Notes - April 16, 2026 - April 16, 2026
  
• Brent Johnson Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - April 15, 2026
  
• Nailers Win North Division with Incredible Comeback Victory - April 12, 2026
  
• Nailers Rock Royals, 6-2 - April 11, 2026
  
• Royals Edge Nailers, 3-2 in Weekend Opener - April 10, 2026
  
• Nailers News & Notes - April 9, 2026 - April 9, 2026
  
• Cyclones End Wheeling's Win Streak at Ten - April 7, 2026
  
• Ryan McAllister Named ECHL Player of the Week - April 7, 2026
  
• Nailers Tackle Toledo for Tenth Win in a Row - April 4, 2026
  
• Taylor Gauthier Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month - April 2, 2026
  
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Wheeling Nailers forward Brayden Edwards (right)
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League: ECHL
Home: Wheeling, West Virginia
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wheeling Nailers site
Schedule: Full Wheeling Nailers Schedule
Statistics: Full Wheeling Nailers Statistics

Sat., Apr 25		Reading at Wheeling (Playoff Gm. 2)	7:10 p.m.
Fri., Apr 24		Reading 0 at Wheeling 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	03:08 2nd
Sat., Apr 18	L	Indy 4 at Wheeling 3	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Wheeling 2 at Toledo 5	Final
Sun., Apr 12	W	Wheeling 2 at Reading 1	Final (OT)
Sat., Apr 11	W	Wheeling 6 at Reading 2	Final
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• Nailers' Papaioannou Voices Thoughts On Playoff Opponent - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 23)
  
• Nailers Announce 2026 Playoff Roster - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (April 22)
  
• Nailers Announce Playoff Schedule Against Reading - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 20)
  
• Nailers Look To Close Regular Season, Record 100 Points - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (April 17)
  
• Nailers' Johnson Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 16)
  
• Cyclones End Wheeling's Win Streak At Ten - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (April 8)
  
• Wheeling Wins Ninth Straight In 8-5 Slugfest - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 2)
  
• Komets surge in 3rd, can't complete comeback vs. Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 2)
  
• Three Stars: Wrapping up the Komets defeat to Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 2)
  
• Postgame blog: Komets comeback effort comes up short - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 2)
  
• Pregame blog: Wheeling Nailers (42-16-6) at Komets (39-15-9) - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 2)
  
• Nailers Sweep Railers for Eighth Straight Win - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (March 30)
  
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