Avery Hayes (left) with the Wheeling Nailers during the 2023-24 season

Avery Hayes Becomes 71st Former Nailer/Thunderbird to Reach NHL

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Avery Hayes has become the 71st former Nailer/Thunderbird to reach the National Hockey League. Hayes made his NHL debut on Thursday night with the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center against the Buffalo Sabres. Hayes, 23, has spent nearly all of his professional career with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, ... Full Story