ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Delmas Denies Royals, Nailers Win 2-1

Published on January 30, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


READING, PA- The Wheeling Nailers and Reading Royals have played some of the tightest games in the ECHL this season, as four of their eight head-to-head meetings have required extra hockey. That was the case on Wednesday, as a shootout was required to break a 1-1 tie. Zach Hansen picked up the shootout winner in the fourth round, rewarding Peter Delmas, who made 39 saves, as the Nailers picked up their second straight road win, 2-1 at Sovereign Center.

After a scoreless first period that featured stellar goaltending from Peter Delmas and Brandon Anderson, the Nailers finally broke the deadlock at the 5:10 mark of the middle frame. Cam Fergus and Paul Crowder started a rush from their own zone, with Crowder carrying the puck through center ice. Once he reached the slot, Crowder dished a pass to his right, where Fergus was able to slide in a shot from the circle. Fergus' fifth marker of the season came on the power play, and was also assisted by Zach Hansen, as Wheeling led 1-0 after two periods of play.

The Nailers maintained that lead all the way until the final minute of regulation, when the Royals slipped in the tying goal. Stanislav Galiev took the puck in the left corner, centering a pass to David Marshall. Marshall jammed at the puck at the top of the crease, ultimately squeezing it through Peter Delmas for the equalizer. The goal came on Reading's 37th shot of the night, as overtime, and eventually a shootout was forced.

With the lack of scoring in the game, the shootout featured a plethora of goals, as the two sides went back-and-forth. Scott Zurevinski opened the scoring in round one for the Nailers, before two straight misses led to the goal exchange in round three. Yannick Tifu tied it for the Royals, before Peter Lenes answered for Wheeling. In round four, Stanislav Galiev evened things, before Zach Hansen put the Nailers back on top. Finally, in the fifth round, Peter Delmas made the next save, denying Kirk MacDonald to clinch a 2-1 win for the visitors.

Peter Delmas was brilliant, stopping 39 of the 40 shots he faced in the game, earning the win for Wheeling. Brandon Anderson made 25 saves on 26 shots during the game for Reading, taking the shootout loss.

The Nailers and Royals will battle again on Friday in Wheeling, with the face-off taking place at 7:00.

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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