Wheeling Nailers Weekly Report, February 18

February 18, 2019 - Last Week Wednesday, February 13th: Reading Royals 2 @ WHEELING NAILERS 5 The Wheeling Nailers started an important three-game homestand with a Wednesday tilt against the Reading Royals. The teams played to a 2-2 tie into the early stages of the third period, with Renars Krastenbergs and Kevin Spinozzi tallying the goals for the Nailers. At the 5:19 mark of the final frame, Dan Fick put Wheeling ahead for good, following a battle behind the net by Alex Rauter, then a perfect pass from Trev... Full Story

Butcher's Shootout Winner Ends Wild Game in Fort Wayne

February 17, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets played a wild game on Sunday afternoon at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Wheeling had a 5-2 lead in the early stages of the third period, before Fort Wayne rallied back to force overtime. For the second time in less than a week, Alec Butcher was the hero for the Nailers, as he scored the winning goal in the third round of the shootout, giving his team a 6-5 victory. Jordan Ruby made 42 saves during regulation and overtime. The f... Full Story

Nailers at Komets Game Day Snap Shot, February 17

February 17, 2019 - Wheeling Nailers (23-23-5-1, 52 Pts.) at Fort Wayne Komets (23-18-3-4, 53 Pts.), 5:00 p.m. WHEELING NAILERS (23-23-5-1, 52 PTS, 5th Central, 9th West) 177 GF, 172 GA PP: 21.9% (48-for-219), 3rd PK: 81.0% (188-for-232), 20th NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins AHL Affiliate: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 27-F-Zac Lynch (14 goals, 36 assists, 50 points in 52 games) 9-F-Yushiroh Hirano (14 goals, 27 assists, 41 points in 47 games) 21-F-Cam Brown (9 goals, 28 assists, 3... Full Story

Marcoux Helps Brampton to Weekend Split

February 16, 2019 - WHEELING, WV- After scoring nine combined goals one night earlier, the Wheeling Nailers and Brampton Beast turned to defense and goaltending on Saturday night. David Vallorani snapped a scoreless draw with a power play goal in the second period, then Nathan Todd added a late empty netter, as Brampton prevailed, 2-0 in front of 3,960 fans at WesBanco Arena. Etienne Marcoux and Jordan Ruby both turned in strong performances in the crease. The first two periods were extremely defensive, featurin... Full Story

• Marcoux Helps Brampton to Weekend Split - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 16
• Nailers vs. Beast Game Day Snap Shot, February 16 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 16
• Butcher's Second Goal Bests Brampton in Overtime - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 15
• Nailers vs. Beast Game Day Snap Shot, February 15 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 15
• Ruby Shines in 5-2 Win over Reading - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 13
• Nailers vs. Royals Game Day Snap Shot, February 13 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 13
• Nailers Receive Brown & Spinozzi from Penguins - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 12
• Wheeling Nailers Weekly Report, February 11 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 11
• Nailers Come up Short in First Trip to Maine - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 10
• Nailers at Mariners Game Day Snap Shot, February 10 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 10
• Ruby Delivers a Gem to End Wheeling's Skid - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 9
• Nailers at Railers Game Day Snap Shot, February 9 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 9
• Overtime Trips up Nailers in Manchester - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 8
• Nailers at Monarchs Game Day Snap Shot, February 8 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 8
• Nailers Receive Trevor Yates After AHL Trade - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 8
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Wheeling Nailers forward Renars Krastenbergs tests the Brampton Beast defense

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February 17	ECHL	Wheeling 6 at Fort Wayne 5	Final (SO)
February 16	ECHL	Brampton 2 at Wheeling 0	Final
February 15	ECHL	Brampton 4 at Wheeling 5	Final (OT)
February 13	ECHL	Reading 2 at Wheeling 5	Final
February 10	ECHL	Wheeling 1 at Maine 4	Final
February 9	ECHL	Wheeling 5 at Worcester 1	Final
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• K's rally from 3 down, lose in OT shootout - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 18)
• K's feel snakebit after another shootout loss - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 18)
• Nailers Down Komets - ECHL WTRF (February 18)
• Sunday Gallery: Komets vs. Wheeling Nailers - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 18)
• Nailers Down Beast In OT - ECHL WTRF (February 17)
• Nailers Shut Out by Beast - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 17)
• Nailers grab important win vs. Brampton - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 16)
• Nailers Tame Beast in OT, 5-4 - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 16)
• Nailers Whip Royals - ECHL WTRF (February 15)
• Ruby shines in goal as Nailers down Royals - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 14)
• Nailers' Ruby Authors Gem of Performance - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 14)
• Royals on the road: February 13, 2019 - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (February 14)
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