Nailers Announce Roster Moves
November 9, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, announced today that forward Matt Rust has been signed by the team. In addition, left winger Ryan Schnell has been loaned to the team from the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.
Rust, 22, was signed to an ATO by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on October 11 and appeared in two games. A rookie this season, the 5' 10", 194-lb center totaled 41 goals and 70 assists in 164 games over a four-year career at the University of Michigan.
Schnell skated in three games with the WBS Penguins, amassing six penalty minutes. The 22-year old third-year pro has played 96 games with the Nailers over the past two seasons, totaling five goals, six assists and 331 PIM.
The Nailers battle the Florida Everblades tonight at 7:30 PM. Catch all the action on RTV 9 or the MIX 97.3 FM. The Nailers return to WesBanco Arena on Tuesday November 15th for their annual Youth Education Day and Business Person Special. Seats start at just $10. For more information or to order tickets call 304-234-GOAL or online at shop.wheelingnailers.com. You can order tickets on your smartphone by visiting m.wheelingnailers.com.
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