Former Nailers Taking Aim at Championships in 2019

April 15, 2019 - The Wheeling Nailers' bid for their 15th playoff appearance in team history came up five points short, but the club was able to post a .500 or better record for the 11th straight season, including a 17-13-6 mark on home ice. The attention of the organization now turns to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will attempt to become the fifth team in NHL history to erase a 3-0 series deficit, as they trail the New York Islanders in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are lots of additional... Full Story

Nailers Conclude 2018-19 in Fort Wayne

April 7, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN- The Wheeling Nailers put the finishing touches on their 27th season Sunday afternoon, but unfortunately, were unable to put one more win on the board. Jake Kamrass led the way with a hat trick for the Fort Wayne Komets, who were victorious, 5-2 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Leading point scorer Zac Lynch and leading goal scorer Cedric Lacroix lit the lamp for Wheeling, while Michael Phillips was the only Nailer this season to appear in all 72 contests. The first perio... Full Story

Nailers at Komets Game Day Snap Shot, April 7

April 7, 2019 - Wheeling Nailers (31-30-6-4, 72 Pts.) at Fort Wayne Komets (35-26-4-6, 80 Pts.), 5:00 p.m. WHEELING NAILERS (31-30-6-4, 72 PTS, 6th Central, 10th West) 237 GF, 235 GA PP: 20.0% (58-for-290), 5th PK: 81.0% (256-for-316), 20th NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins AHL Affiliate: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 27-F-Zac Lynch (16 goals, 50 assists, 66 points in 66 games) 9-F-Yushiroh Hirano (19 goals, 38 assists, 57 points in 66 games) 12-F-Renars Krastenbergs (19 goals, 2... Full Story

Nailers Collect One Point in Home Finale

April 6, 2019 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers earned a point in their final home game of the 2018-19 season, while securing at least a .500 record overall. Wheeling battled back from three deficits, including one in the third period, as Winston Day Chief forced overtime with 3:35 left in regulation. However, the lone shootout goal was scored by the Indy Fuel, who prevailed, 5-4 at WesBanco Arena. Johnny Austin notched the first two-goal game of his professional career. The first period featured lots of... Full Story

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• Nailers Score Five Unanswered Goals to Rally Past Komets - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) March 29
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• Trevor Yates Returned to Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) March 26
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• West Virginia Roughriders (AAL)
• Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)

Other cities near Wheeling, West Virginia with alternative or minor league teams:

• Akron, Ohio
• Canton, Ohio
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Washington, Pennsylvania
• Morgantown, West Virginia

April 19	AAL	West Virginia 33 at West Michigan 28	Final
April 7	ECHL	Wheeling 2 at Fort Wayne 5	Final
April 6	AAL	West Virginia 54 at Cape Fear 15	Final
April 6	ECHL	Indy 5 at Wheeling 4	Final (SO)
April 5	ECHL	Toledo 5 at Wheeling 3	Final
March 31	ECHL	Kalamazoo 0 at Wheeling 1	Final
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• West Michigan Ironmen edged by West Virginia for first loss in two seasons - AAL Muskegon Chronicle (April 20)
• Local Players Help Lead The Way - AAL WTRF (April 18)
• Roughriders Roll To 3-0 - AAL WTRF (April 17)
• Roughriders cruise to third win - AAL Martins Ferry Times Leader (April 16)
• All the Roughriders needed was some Love - AAL Steubenville Herald-Star (April 16)
• West Virginia Roughriders Secure Victory Over Carolina Wildcats at WesBanco Arena - AAL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 16)
• Busy Next Few Weeks Coming in Ohio Valley - AAL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 13)
• Nailers Players Say Future Looks Bright - ECHL WTRF (April 10)
• Wheeling Nailers Coach Mike Bavis Looks Back On Year 1 - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 10)
• Roughriders too much for Heroes - AAL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 9)
• Wheeling Nailers Fall In Home Finale Shootout to Indy Fuel, 5-4 - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 8)
• Nailers Fall In Season Finale - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 8)
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