Countdown to Faceoff: Walleye at Nailers
Published on January 9, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Toledo Walleye (13-15-2-1, 29 pts) at Wheeling Nailers (17-14-0-2, 36 pts)
DATE: January, January 9, 2011
TIME: 5:05 p.m.
SITE: WesBanco Arena ¬" Wheeling, WV
RADIO: The Mix 97.3 FM
WEBCAST: www.wheelingnailers.com (American One)
NHL AFFILIATES
Toledo Walleye: Detroit Redwings, Chicago Blackhawks
Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens
Tonight's Special Events
Meet the Nailers Players, at the postgame skate with the team!
SpongeBob SquarePants will be on hand!
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP:
Season Series: tied 1-1
Tonight's game marks the third meeting of the season between these two teams, who haven't seen each other since opening weekend. Toledo spoiled the Nailers home opener on October 15, but Wheeling returned the favor the following routing Toledo 6-0 night in front of a crowd of 8,000.
The Nailers look to rebound today after a tough 4-3 shootout loss last night to Reading. Despite the loss Wheeling earned a point in the standings to maintain its first place lead in the North Division. Joey Haddad scored two goals last night, and Nick Petersen scored for the seventh time in the past eight games.
On Friday, Toledo defeated Reading in overtime. The Walleye are lead offensively by rookies Andy Bombach (27 pts) and Zach Torquato (26 pts). The Walleye will be looking extend their winning streak to three straight.
Upcoming Games:
January 15: Cincinnati at Wheeling, 7:35 p.m.
"Pack the House Night"
¬Â¢ $5 tickets for any seat in the house!
¬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
ECHL Stories from January 9, 2011
- Devils Suffer 5-2 Loss, Weekend Sweep - Trenton Devils
- Nailers Capture Walleye with 5-3 Win - Wheeling Nailers
- Royals Shut Down and Shut out Jackals, 2-0 - Reading Royals
- Stingrays Sweep Devils with 5-2 Win - South Carolina Stingrays
- Jackals Blanked by Royals, 2-0 - Elmira Jackals
- de Gray Reassigned to Elmira - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Transactions - January 9 - ECHL
- Countdown to Faceoff: Walleye at Nailers - Wheeling Nailers
- Stingrays Gameday: Celebrate Kid's Day with the Stingrays - South Carolina Stingrays
- Jackals Game Preview: Reading at Elmira - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Today - January 9 - ECHL
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- Aces Top Wranglers 5-3 - Alaska Aces
- Condors Fall at Home for First Time Since November, 6-3 - Bakersfield Condors
- Thunder finishes 5-1-0 in Victoria this year, Pitton outduels Beckford-Tseu - Stockton Thunder
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