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Nailers Announce Roster Moves

March 1, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, have announced a series of player moves, with all taking effect immediately. The Nailers have signed defenseman Todd Orlando, along with forwards Max MacKay and Ian DeLong, while receiving defenseman Reid McNeill from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and releasing forward Dave Shultz.

McNeill, 20, returns to the Nailers, after a one-game stint, making his American Hockey League debut with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The first-year blueliner has appeared in 29 games with Wheeling thus far, recording one goal, four assists, and five points. The goal came on the Nailers' most recent road trip, as Reid lit the lamp on February 14th in Greenville. Prior to turning pro, the London, ON native spent three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, tallying seven goals, 16 assists, and 23 points in 166 games with the London Knights and Barrie Colts.

Orlando, 26, checks in as the largest player on the 2012-13 Nailers roster, at 6'7", 232 lbs. Thus far this season, Todd has appeared in 16 games with the Central Hockey League's Denver Cutthroats, picking up one goal, while also accumulating 24 penalty minutes. The Clinton Township, MI native has one ECHL game on his resumé, after suiting up with the Cincinnati Cyclones on February 11, 2011. Prior to turning pro, Orlando spent two seasons with the WOJHL's Sarnia Blast, along with one season at Oakland University in the ACHA.

MacKay, 22, is in the midst of his first professional season, having dished out three assists in eight games with the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Two of those helpers came in Max's second career game, helping Bridgeport to a 4-0 victory against the Manchester Monarchs on November 17th. Prior to turning pro, the Salt Lake City, UT native spent one season with the AtJHL's Walpole Express, exploding for 25 goals and 62 points in 29 games.

DeLong, 24, will make his professional debut with the Nailers, following four years of college. The first two years of Ian's college career were spent at SUNY-Plattsburgh, before he took his talents to Curry College for the final two years. 2011-12 was the Lions, PA native's best in college, as he netted 13 goals and 31 points at Curry. Prior to that, the 5-foot-9 forward spent parts of three seasons in the OJHL, suiting up with the Oswego Admirals, Port Hope Predators, and Seguin Bruins.

Shultz, 26, appeared in 14 games with the Nailers, prior to his release this week. In his final game with Wheeling, Dave dropped the mitts with Elmira's Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel, and finished with nine penalty minutes in the contest. Prior to turning pro, the Trucksville, PA native was also a member of the New England Jr. Huskies and SUNY-Morrisville.

The Nailers will play their first home game in two weeks on Friday, when they face the Trenton Titans at 7:00

For more information on season tickets, call the Nailers at (304) 234-GOAL, visit the office at 1315 Main St., download the information, or check out the information booth at WesBanco Arena during all home games.

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.

2013-2014 Wheeling Nailers season ticket packages 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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