Countdown to Faceoff: Stingrays at Nailers Tonight
Published on April 8, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling vs. South Carolina
Nailers Look to Close Out the Series Tonight at WesBanco Arena!
Playoff Record: South Carolina Stingrays (0-2) at Wheeling Nailers (2-0)
DATE: Tonight! Friday, April 8, 2011
TIME: 7:35p.m.
SITE: WesBanco Arena - Wheeling, WV
RADIO: The Mix 97.3 FM
WEBCAST: www.wheelingnailers.com (America One)
NHL AFFILIATES
South Carolina Stingrays: Washington Capitals
Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens
Tonight's Special Events/Promotions:
Family 4-Pack Night!
4 Game Tickets
4 Hot Dogs
4 Sodas
and a Popcorn
For just $55!
To Purchase Call 304-234-GOAL (4625)
ABOUT TONIGHT'S MATCHUP
Playoff Series: Nailers lead 2-0 (Best-of-Five)
Regular Season Series: Nailers 2-0
Head-to-Head in Playoffs: First ever series matchup
All-Time Series: Nailers lead 7-6
Regular Season Records:
South Carolina: 37-29-3-3, 80 points (2nd place, South Division, 5th in Eastern Conference)
Wheeling: 38-29-0-5, 81points (2nd place, North Division, 4th in Eastern Conference)
The Nailers look to close out the series tonight, after coming off a pair of back-to-back overtime wins over the Stingrays on Tuesday and Wednesday at the North Charleston Coliseum. Andrew Orpik sealed game one in the strangest of fashions thanks to bouncing puck that skopped by Stingrays goaltender Todd Ford on Tuesday as the Nailers won 4-3.
On Wednesday, it was Kyle Bushee's slapshot 7:03 into overtime, which secured the Nailers 2-1 victory, and a 2-0 lead in the series. Bushee has now registered a goal in four of the past five games.
Joey Haddad leads the Nailers in scoring in the early postseason, posting three points (2g, 1a) in two games. Wheeling goaltender Peter Delmas is 2-0 in two playoff starts. South Carolina is led by Trent Campbell who has scored twice in the post season, with both goals taking place in game one of the series.
Recent Transactions
On Wednesday, Forward Christiaan Minella was activated from the 21-Day IR...Today it was announced that Defenseman Jason DeSantis has been returned to Wheeling from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League. DeSantis appeared in 19 games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, posting five points (1g, 4a) and a plus-5 rating. In 45 games with Wheeling this season, the Oxford, Michigan native has totaled 28 points (6g, 21a).
ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Quarterfinal Round Schedule:
#4 Wheeling Nailers vs. #5 South Carolina Stingrays (Best of Five Series) Nailers lead 2-0
Game 1: Wheeling - 4 at South Carolina -3 OT, Tuesday, April 5
Game 2: Wheeling - 2 at South Carolina - 1 OT, Wednesday, April 6
HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling - Friday, April 8 @ 7:35 PM (Tonight)
HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling -Saturday, April 9 @ 7:35 PM**
HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling - Monday, April 11 @ 7:05 PM**
** If necessary
To Purchase tickets for tonight's game, Family 4-Packs, or playoff ticket packages, visit the Nailers office at 1315 Main St. in Downtown Wheeling, or Call 304-234-GOAL (4625).
ECHL Stories from April 8, 2011
- David Shantz turns in 30-save shutout as Victoria takes 2-1 series lead - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Idaho edges Las Vegas, 3-1 - Idaho Steelheads
- Wranglers Drop Game Three in Boise, 3-1 - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Royals Get Game Three Shutout Win over Cincy, 3-0 - Reading Royals
- Road Warriors Shut Out Jackals; Take Series Lead - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Stingrays Avoid Sweep with Win Over Nailers - Wheeling Nailers
- Jackals Fall to Road Warriors in Game Three, 2-0 - Elmira Jackals
- Dolan's Two Assists Push Stingrays Past Nailers - South Carolina Stingrays
- Royals Blank Cyclones in Game 3, 3-0 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- K-Wings Win Game Three, Lead Series 2 Games To 1 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Blades downed by Wings in Game 3, 4-3 - Florida Everblades
- Game 3 Vs. Victoria Tonight - Bakersfield Condors
- ECHL Transactions - April 8 - ECHL
- Forwards Rob Slaney and Dale Mitchell Assigned to Reading - Reading Royals
- Francis Called-Up to Worcester - Atlanta Gladiators
- Wes Goldie Named 2010-2011 ECHL MVP - Alaska Aces
- Alaska's Goldie named CCM U+ ECHL Most Valuable Player - ECHL
- Pepsi Fan Fest Cancelled - Kalamazoo Wings
- Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - April 8 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati Vs. Reading - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Jackals Playoff Game Preview: Elmira at Greenville, Game Three - Elmira Jackals
- Jackals Announce Transactions - Elmira Jackals
- Countdown to Faceoff: Stingrays at Nailers Tonight - Wheeling Nailers
- Goalie Goepfert Heads Back to Charlotte - Florida Everblades
- Everblades Pro Shop Joins Hockey Empire team - Florida Everblades
- ECHL Attendance Ends Season on High Note - ECHL
- Stingrays Battle Nailers in Critical Game Three Tonight - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - April 8 - ECHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
