Nailers Acquire Tomko in Trade
Published on September 16, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, the proud ECHL affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins and the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have traded for defenseman Slavomir Tomko from the Utah Grizzlies in exchange for future considerations.
This brings the total of officially announced players on Wheeling's roster to 16.
The 26 year old native of Zvolen, Slovakia played last season with the Elmira Jackals. Tomko is the second native of Slovakia on the Nailers roster joining Tomas Klempa.
Last year Tomko made his professional debut appearing in 53 games for the Jackals registering 3 goals and 10 assists. He added a couple more goals in 11 games in the playoffs.
The 6'0" tall, 200 pounder had a fine four year career at the University of Vermont playing in the powerful Hockey East conference. Tomko also was a member of the 2004 Slovakia World Junior Championship team.
Prior to his collegiate career, Tomko spent two seasons playing juniors in the USHL with Topeka and St. Louis.
The Nailers have officially announced 16 players for the upcoming 2009-2010 campaign including 7 returning players.
F - Aaron Clarke
F - Chris Cloud
F - Sean Collins
F - Jordan Fox
F - Derek Kitti
F - Tomas Klempa
F - Andrew Lord
D - Cliff Loya
F - Jeff Martens
F - Anthony Perdicaro
D - Jon Ralph
F - Mark Roebothan
D - Nathan Schwartzbauer
D - Kevin Seibel
D - Slavomir Tomko
F - Chase Watson
Family Day presented by WesBanco Bank is coming October 7th at WesBanco Arena. It's your first chance to check out the Nailers as the Johnstown Chiefs come to town for a 7:05 face-off. Get a family 4-pack including 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $36. General admission tickets only $5!
The Wheeling Nailers officially open the 2009-2010 campaign on October 16th at the South Carolina Stingrays. The home opener for the 18th season of professional hockey in the Friendly City is October 23rd when the Nailers host the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Season tickets are on sale now for all 36 exciting Nailers home games at WesBanco Arena. Great season ticket plans are available for every budget. Also take advantage of the Nailers new $87 package for 7 Nailers home games. Call the Wheeling Nailers at (304) 234-GOAL, that's 234-4625. Or log on to wheelingnailers.com for more information.
ECHL Stories from September 16, 2009
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- Salmon Kings Welcome Back Coulombe - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Utah Grizzlies Coaches In Logan Thursday - Utah Grizzlies
- Nailers Acquire Tomko in Trade - Wheeling Nailers
- Gladiators Add Three to Roster - Atlanta Gladiators
- 2009-10 Thunder Training Camp Opens October 3 - Stockton Thunder
- Chiefs Add Forward To Arsenal - Johnstown Chiefs
- Grizzlies Add Calgary Flames Prospects - Utah Grizzlies
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