Penguins Sign Dach, Charron, Hayes to ATOs

April 23, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forwards Kale Dach, Jordan Charron and Travis Hayes to amateur tryout agreements. All three players were drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in this past summer's 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Dach was a seventh-round selection (201st overall) and proceeded to lead the Calgary Hitmen with 34 goals and 75 points this year, his first season in the Western Hockey League. His 41 assists were also good for secon... Full Story


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-f... Full Story

April 22, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have reassigned forward Nolan Renwick to their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Renwick appeared in 43 games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season, posting five points (2G-3A). In 47 career AHL games, all as a Penguin, the 25-year-old has four goals and three assists for seven points. Renwick posted four goals and four assists for eight points in 11 games with the Nailers this season as well. He joins Whe... Full Story

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 Wheeli... Full Story

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• Sergei Murashov Named to AHL All-Rookie Team - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) April 15
• Brent Johnson Named to ECHL All-Rookie Team - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) April 15
• Phil Kemp Named Penguins' Winner of the IOA/American Specialty Man of the Year Award - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) April 14
• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Concludes 2025-26 Regular Season with Three Home Games - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) April 14
• Nailers Win North Division with Incredible Comeback Victory - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) April 12
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Wheeling Nailers forward Brayden Edwards (right)

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April 24	ECHL	Reading at Wheeling (Playoff Gm. 1)	7:10 p.m.
April 18	AHL	Rochester 0 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 8	Final
April 18	ECHL	Indy 4 at Wheeling 3	Final
April 17	AHL	Bridgeport 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4	Final
April 17	ECHL	Wheeling 2 at Toledo 5	Final
April 15	AHL	Hershey 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1	Final
April 12	ECHL	Wheeling 2 at Reading 1	Final (OT)
April 11	AHL	Cleveland 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4	Final
April 11	ECHL	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)
• AHL: Penguins dominate Rochester in regular season finale - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 19)
• WBS PENGUINS: Russell makes good first impression - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 19)
• WBS Penguins dominate Rochester in regular-season finale - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 19)
• WBS Penguins prevail in final regular season meeting with Bridgeport - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 18)
• WBS PENGUINS: Broz’s return helps spark victory over Bridgeport - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 18)
• 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)
• AHL HOCKEY: Fast start lifts Hershey over Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 16)
• WBS PENGUINS: Pietila grows game, confidence in rookie season - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 12)
• Penguins take the ice as Steamtown Gandy Dancers, hammer Cleveland - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 12)
• Monsters undone in third at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (April 12)
• AHL: Penguins secure win, No. 2 seed in playoffs - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 12)
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