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August 26, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 11th player signing of the 2025 offseason. Wheeling has signed defenseman Bogdans Hodass to an ECHL contract.
Hodass, 22, played his first professional season in 2024-25 as a member of the Iowa Heartlanders. Bogdans registered three goals, six assists, nine points, and 41 penalty minutes in 40 games. The rookie blueliner got his career started with a bang, as he tallied a goal and an assist in his pro debut ... Full Story
August 21, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their tenth player signing of the 2025 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Logan Pietila to an ECHL contract.
Pietila, 25, played his first full professional season with the Nailers in 2024-25, and compiled a stat line of nine goals, 18 assists, and 27 points in 69 games. Logan's first career goal came at a key time, as he netted the game winner in a 5-4 triumph over Reading on October 26th. The rookie forward ... Full Story
August 19, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the details for one of their 2025 preseason games. Wheeling will play as the road team against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic on Saturday, October 11th in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial is celebrating its diamond anniversary (75th) in 2025, as the arena was first built in 1950. Johnstown was home to the ECHL's Chiefs from 1988-2010, before the te... Full Story
August 14, 2025 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Ryan Papaioannou (pronounced: pa-pah-waw-noh) has been named the 21st head coach in team history.
Papaioannou, 41, served as the head coach and general manager of the Brooks Bandits for the past 16 seasons, and enjoyed outstanding success, as the team played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and the British Columbia Hockey League. Under Ryan's leadership, the Bandits captured seven AJHL Championships (2011-12, 2012-13, 2... Full Story
The Wheeling Nailers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, they are a member of the ECHL.
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Nailers Sign Bogdans Hodass
August 26, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 11th player signing of the 2025 offseason. Wheeling has signed defenseman Bogdans Hodass to an ECHL contract.
Hodass, 22, played his first professional season in 2024-25 as a member of the Iowa Heartlanders. Bogdans registered three goals, six assists, nine points, and 41 penalty minutes in 40 games. The rookie blueliner got his career started with a bang, as he tallied a goal and an assist in his pro debut ... Full StoryMore Wheeling Nailers stories below
Nailers Sign Logan Pietila
August 21, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their tenth player signing of the 2025 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Logan Pietila to an ECHL contract.
Pietila, 25, played his first full professional season with the Nailers in 2024-25, and compiled a stat line of nine goals, 18 assists, and 27 points in 69 games. Logan's first career goal came at a key time, as he netted the game winner in a 5-4 triumph over Reading on October 26th. The rookie forward ... Full StoryNailers to Face Greenville in Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic
August 19, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the details for one of their 2025 preseason games. Wheeling will play as the road team against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic on Saturday, October 11th in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial is celebrating its diamond anniversary (75th) in 2025, as the arena was first built in 1950. Johnstown was home to the ECHL's Chiefs from 1988-2010, before the te... Full StoryNailers Name Ryan Papaioannou as Head Coach
August 14, 2025 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Ryan Papaioannou (pronounced: pa-pah-waw-noh) has been named the 21st head coach in team history.
Papaioannou, 41, served as the head coach and general manager of the Brooks Bandits for the past 16 seasons, and enjoyed outstanding success, as the team played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and the British Columbia Hockey League. Under Ryan's leadership, the Bandits captured seven AJHL Championships (2011-12, 2012-13, 2... Full StoryWheeling Nailers News
- Nailers Sign Bogdans Hodass - August 26, 2025
- Nailers Sign Logan Pietila - August 21, 2025
- Nailers to Face Greenville in Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic - August 19, 2025
- Nailers Name Ryan Papaioannou as Head Coach - August 14, 2025
- Nailers Sign Tyler Burnie - August 12, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Jaxon Castor - August 7, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Randy Hernández - July 31, 2025
- Nailers Sign Mike Posma - July 29, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Jack Works - July 23, 2025
- Nailers Sign Tyler Paquette - July 22, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Cole Tymkin - July 17, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Aidan Sutter - July 15, 2025
- Derek Army Named Assistant Coach of Colorado Eagles - July 14, 2025
- Nailers Re-Sign Matthew Quercia - July 10, 2025
- Nailers Extend Qualifying Offers to Eight Players - July 8, 2025
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Wheeling Nailers Minor League Hockey
League: ECHLHome: Wheeling, West Virginia
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wheeling Nailers site
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| Sat., Apr 26 | L | Norfolk 5 at Wheeling 2 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 25 | W | Norfolk 1 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 23 | L | Norfolk 5 at Wheeling 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 17 | L | Wheeling 0 at Norfolk 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 16 | L | Wheeling 0 at Norfolk 4 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Apr 13 | L | Wheeling 1 at Trois-Rivieres 5 | Final |
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Wheeling Nailers Headlines
- Nailers sign Logan Pietila - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (August 22)
- Nailers name new coach - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (August 15)
- Wheeling Nailers Bring Aboard Ryan Papaioannou As Next Head Coach - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (August 15)
- Nailers re-sign Castor - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (August 8)
- Wheeling Nailers Sign Tyler Paquette Out Of Penn State - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (July 23)
- Nailers re-sign Cole Tymkin - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (July 18)
- Nailers re-sign Aidan Sutter - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (July 16)
- Nailers Searching For New Coach After Army Moves To Assistant Role With Colorado Eagles - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (July 15)
- Nailers Re-Sign Matthew Quercia - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (July 11)
- Nailers extend quailfying offers to 8 players - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (July 9)
- Nailers Announce Season-Ending Roster - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (June 24)
- Nailers announce details of future considerations trades | News, Sports, Jobs - The Herald Star - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (June 21)
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