Penguins Hire Ethan O'Rourke as Video Coach

August 22, 2025 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have hired Ethan O'Rourke as video coach. O'Rourke joins head coach Kirk MacDonald's staff along with assistant coaches Nick Luukko and Brad Malone, as well as goaltending coach Kain Tisi. O'Rourke comes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. O'Rourke became video coach for the Frontenacs in 2021-22, then was promoted to assistant general manager partway through the 20... Full Story


August 21, 2025 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' 2025-26 season will feature several new theme nights to join many popular, returning themes, promotions and giveaways. Of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 36 regular-season home games, 27 will feature unique themes. Several games will include more than one theme or promotion. When the puck drops on opening night, Saturday, Oct. 11, Penguins and their fans will celebrate the arrival of a new season with a rally towel giveaway for the first 5,00... 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 Oct... 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... Full Story

• Nailers to Face Greenville in Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) August 19
• Nailers Name Ryan Papaioannou as Head Coach - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) August 14
• Nailers Sign Tyler Burnie - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) August 12
• Nailers Re-Sign Jaxon Castor - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) August 7
• Penguins Announce Preseason Schedule - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) August 4
• Nailers Re-Sign Randy Hernández - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 31
• Nailers Sign Mike Posma - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 29
• Nailers Re-Sign Jack Works - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 23
• Nailers Sign Tyler Paquette - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 22
• Nailers Re-Sign Cole Tymkin - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 17
• Penguins Sign Forward Max Graham - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) July 15
• Nailers Re-Sign Aidan Sutter - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 15
• Derek Army Named Assistant Coach of Colorado Eagles - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 14
• Nailers Re-Sign Matthew Quercia - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 10
• Penguins Announce Date of 2025-26 Home Opener - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) July 9
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Wheeling Nailers Head Coach Ryan Papaioannou

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• 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)
• Pittsburgh Penguins round out staff with Cup winner Bonino, Hershey coach Nelson - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 21)
• WBS Penguins hire Brad Malone as assistant coach - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 3)
• No charges filed regarding death of WBS Penguins alum Adam Johnson - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 30)
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