Brace Named Grand Vue Park Player of the Month
Published on December 4, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, have named forward Riley Brace as the Grand Vue Park Player of the Month for November.
Brace earns the honor of Grand Vue Park Player of the Month for the second straight time, after leading the Nailers in scoring during November. Riley appeared in all 12 games during the month for Wheeling, amassing five goals, ten assists, and 15 points. The second year forward recorded multiple points on five different occasions, including a two-goal, three-point day on November 9th against the Indy Fuel, in addition to a two-goal game on November 29th against his cousin Adam and the Florida Everblades. Brace currently leads the Nailers in all offensive categories, with eight goals, 13 assists, and 21 points.
Each month, the Nailers select a lucky fan to win a weekend stay with friends and/or family in a luxurious cabin at Grand Vue Park, on behalf of the honored player. November's winner is Marty Pfeister.
Riley Brace and the Nailers will begin their December schedule on Friday and Saturday, when they play a two-game weekend series at home against the Utah Grizzlies. Both contests will begin at 7:35.
The December 5th game will feature a Frosty & Flat Screen Friday, courtesy of the Highlands and the Law Firm of Bordas & Bordas. Fans will also receive a free Riley Brace Poster, while supplies last, courtesy of Rich and Shirley's Quick Print of Wheeling . The start time is 7:35 for the first ever game between the Nailers and Grizzlies.
The December 6th battle will be the third game in the "Big Six" Promotional Giveaway Series, as Patrick McGrath Bobblefists will be distributed to the first 2,500 fans in attendance. The annual Teddy Bear Toss will also take place, as fans are asked to bring a new or gently used teddy bear, to throw onto the ice after the Nailers score their first goal. McDonald's Friends & Family tickets will also be available for $39.99, consisting of four tickets, four hats, and four McDonald's Value Meal coupons. Face-off between Wheeling and Utah is scheduled for 7:35.
Holiday packs are also available. For $49, fans can purchase the Elf Package, receiving four ticket vouchers, a t-shirt, and an autographed puck. For $99, fans can purchase the Reindeer Package, receiving ten ticket vouchers. For $129, fans can purchase the Santa Package, receiving four ticket vouchers, a replica jersey, and a Reebok hat.
Wheeling Nailers 2014-15 season tickets, flex tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. For more information, call 304-234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com.
Listen to all Nailers regular season and post-season games live on the Valley's rock station EAGLE 107.5 FM, on www.iheartradio.com or watch live on www.echl.tv. Catch every road game live on WLUTV on Comcast Cable 14.
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