ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Barton and Darling Join Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

April 6, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Chris Barton and goaltender Scott Darling to professional tryout agreements (PTO).

Darling, 24, joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the second time in two weeks having signed his first PTO of the season with the Penguins on March 27. Darling did not make an appearance during his first stint with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The third-year pro went 13-12-3 over 31 games with the Wheeling Nailers this season, posting one shutout, a 2.80 goals against average and a .906 save percentage.

Darling made his American Hockey League debut earlier this year, inking a PTO with Hamilton on Nov. 14 and skating in one game for the Bulldogs. A sixth-round pick (#153rd overall) of the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Darling played collegiate hockey with the University of Maine from 2008-10.

Barton, 25, was the second-leading scorer on the Nailers in 2012-13 with 43 points (23G-20A) in 47 games and was tied for team lead in goals. He has made four appearances this year with the Penguins, amassing six penalty minutes.

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Barton was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team last season as he ranked first on the team with 29 goals and 60 points over 69 games.

Season tickets are now available for the 2013-14 season of Wheeling Nailers Hockey, by calling (304) 234-GOAL.

2013-2014 Wheeling Nailers season ticket packages are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.

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