Countdown to Faceoff: Royals at Nailers
January 8, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Reading Royals (20-9-2-0, 42 pts) at Wheeling Nailers (17-14-0-1, 35 pts)
DATE: Saturday, January 8, 2011
TIME: 7:35p.m.
SITE: WesBanco Arena ¬" Wheeling, WV
RADIO: The Mix 97.3 FM
WEBCAST: www.wheelingnailers.com (American One)
NHL AFFILIATES
Reading Royals: Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens
Tonight's Special Events/Promotions!
The 1,000 Kids aged 14 and under will receive a free Nailers Back Pack courtesy of BB&T! Girl Scout Night!
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:
Season Series: Reading leads 3-1
All-Time Series: Wheeling Leads 38-33-9
The Nailers return to WesBanco Arena tonight after a week long road trip to Georgia and South Carolina. Wheeling will be without All-Star forward ben Street who is currently called up to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. However, leading the way for the Nailers will be forward Nick Petersen who has registered 31 points (14g, 17a), and has scored a goal in six out of the last seven games.
Reading is coming off a tough 4-3 overtime loss at Toledo last night. Reading could be without its top goaltender in Ben Scrivens, and top two scorers Matt Caruana and Ryan Cruthers who are all currently called up to American Hockey League teams.
Transactions
Three players will be making their Nailers debuts tonight. Goaltender Peter Delmas was assigned by the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey league earlier this week, defenseman Brett Dickinson was signed to a free agent contract, and defenseman Trevor Hunt was acquired in a trade this week with the Stockton Thunder for future considerations.
Upcoming Games:
Tomorrow!! Toledo vs. Wheeling, 5:05 pm EST (Postgame skate with the Nailers Players & Special appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants!)
January 15: Cincinnati at Wheeling, 7:35 p.m. "Pack the House Night"
¬Â¢ $5 tickets for any seat in the arena!
¬Â¢ First 2,000 fans will receive a Free Nailers Team Poster!
¬Â¢ There will be a Team Autograph Session Following the Game!
To Purchase Tickets Call (304) 234-GOAL, or (304) 234-4625
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