ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Darling's Fifth Straight Win Backstops Nailers Past Royals, 2-1

January 12, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


On Saturday night, the Wheeling Nailers defeated the Eastern Conference leading Reading Royals for the second night in a row at WesBanco Arena. Luke Pither, Kevin Veilleux, and Zach Hansen recorded two points each, with Hansen and Pither lighting the lamp, as Wheeling snuck past Reading, 2-1. Scott Darling made 28 saves for his fifth straight win.

The scoring didn't start until the 3:01 mark of the second period, when the Royals got on the board. Ian O'Connor stole a loose puck in center ice, before going in alone, and scoring on a breakaway. Zach Hansen pulled the Nailers even with his first of the season, as he scored on a wrist shot from the top of the right circle. The power play tally was assisted by Luke Pither and Keven Veilleux at 9:03. 52 seconds later, Hansen returned the favor, starting a rush out of his own zone, which resulted in Veilleux setting up Pither for a one-time goal from the left circle.

Scott Darling was on the top of his game, as Reading steered 25 shots onto the net in the final two periods. The visitors came up empty on all but one, as after the game, Darling mentioned that he was excited to face Drew MacIntyre, who spent time in the NHL last season.

Darling earned his fifth consecutive win for the Nailers, making 28 saves on 29 shots . MacIntyre took the loss for the Royals, stopping 26 of the 28 shots he faced.

The Nailers will close out their homestand on Sunday, when they take on the South Carolina Stingrays at 2:00.

Group and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX. All Nailers games will be broadcast on Wheeling's rock station EAGLE 107 (107.5 FM). Fans can also listen to and watch all Nailers games on wheelingnailers.com.

2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets 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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