Wheeling Whips Wings, 7-2

February 27, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- Friday night was absolute dominance by the Wheeling Nailers, as they bounced back into a tie for first place in the North Division by clobbering the Kalamazoo Wings, 7-2 at WesBanco Arena. Craig Armstrong scored twice, and Ryan McAllister pitched in with three points, as 15 of Wheeling's 18 skaters made their way onto the scoresheet with at least one point. The Nailers also made history in the win, as they allowed just ten shots on goal - the fewest in club history. The previous ma... Full Story

Komets Power Back to Beat Wheeling, 6-3

February 25, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - Wednesday night at WesBanco Arena was a challenging one for the Wheeling Nailers, who ran into a team that has been clicking on all cylinders away from home. Wheeling built a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Fort Wayne Komets bounced back by scoring six of the game's final seven goals to earn at least a point in their 18th straight road game (12-0-6). William Dufour led the way offensively for the Komets with two goals and two assists in the 6-3 final. The loss was the first ... Full Story

Nailers News & Notes - February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026 - The stretch run is here. The Wheeling Nailers had nine days off since their last game, and they will look to use that extra rest to their advantage, as the remainder of the regular season will see them play 24 games in 53 days. Wheeling is 4-2-1 in its last seven contests, and is currently tied for first place in the North Division with an overall mark of 30-13-5, which is good for 65 points. This week has four games on the docket, and three of those are at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers will play ... Full Story

Reading Prevails in Marathon 14-Round Shootout

February 15, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- Sunday afternoon's weekend finale between the Wheeling Nailers and Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena refused to end. The two division rivals battled through a 2-2 tie in regulation, then overtime, and eventually a 14-round shootout, before the Royals ultimately escaped with the 3-2 win. Miles Gendron scored the deciding goal in the longest shootout in Wheeling Hockey History in a game that took three hours and five minutes to play. For the second time in three games, the Royals s... Full Story

• Reading Prevails in Marathon 14-Round Shootout - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 15
• Giddy up: Nailers Gallop Past Royals, 6-3 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 14
• Petruzzelli Pitches 3-0 Shutout for Royals - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 13
• Late Comeback Lifts Nailers over Indy, 2-1 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 11
• Nailers News & Notes - February 11, 2026 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 11
• Nailers Pummel Cyclones, 6-0, on Penguins Night - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 7
• Fuel Eke out 3-2 Shootout Win - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 6
• Avery Hayes Becomes 71st Former Nailer/Thunderbird to Reach NHL - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 5
• Gauthier Stops 53 in 3-2 Nailers Overtime Win - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 4
• Nailers News & Notes - February 4, 2026 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 4
• Gahagen, Railers Shutout Wheeling, 1-0 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) February 1
• Roller Coaster Ride Goes to Railers in Overtime - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) January 31
• Rough Start Troubles Nailers in Worcester - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) January 30
• Nailers Acquire Defenseman Tristan Thompson from Maine - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) January 29
• Nailers Announce Rescheduled Game Date - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) January 29
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March 1	ECHL	Fort Wayne at Wheeling	4:10 p.m.
February 28	ECHL	Wheeling at Fort Wayne	7:35 p.m.
February 27	ECHL	Kalamazoo 2 at Wheeling 7	Final
February 25	ECHL	Fort Wayne 6 at Wheeling 3	Final
February 15	ECHL	Reading 3 at Wheeling 2	Final (SO)
February 14	ECHL	Reading 3 at Wheeling 6	Final
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• Komets overcome early deficit, thrash Wheeling on road - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 26)
• Nailers Tie It Late, But Fall to Royals in Marathon 14-Round Shootout - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 16)
• The Reading Royals shut out the Nailers, 3-0 - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 14)
• A late comeback lifts Nailers over Indy - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 12)
• Lockhart’s Late Heroics Lift Nailers Over Indy, 2-1 - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 12)
• Fifth annual Inclusion on Ice deemed biggest one yet - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 9)
• Gauthier stops 53 in 3-2 Nailers overtime win - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 5)
• Komets hammer Wheeling net but fall in overtime - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (February 5)
• Easterseals client, Nailers goalie bond at ‘Inclusion On Ice’ - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (February 3)
• Railers sweep the Nailers on the road - ECHL NewsBreak - Worcester (February 2)
• Inclusion on Ice event set for Wheeling Park Memorial Ice Rink - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (February 2)
• Nailers Finish Disappointing Road Trip With Shutout Loss to Worcester - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (February 2)
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