Nailers Announce Second Half Promotional Schedule
January 29, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the highlights of their second half promotional schedule.
On Friday, February 5th, the Nailers will return to WesBanco Arena for a 7:35 face-off against the Reading Royals. That night will be one of five remaining Flat Screen Fridays, presented by The Highlands and Bordas & Bordas. It will also be one of five Frosty Fridays left on the schedule, with the other five taking place on February 26th, March 11th, April 1st, and April 8th.
The following night, the puck will drop at 8:05 between Wheeling and Reading, as Pittsburgh Steelers Night takes place with a visit from Brett Keisel. Keisel spent 14 seasons in the NFL (all with Pittsburgh), racking up 254 tackles and 30 sacks, in addition to Super Bowl Championships in 2005 and 2008. Brett will take part in a ceremonial opening face-off, in addition to signing autographs and taking photographs during the game.
Later in February, the local squad will hit the ice for three home games in three days on February 26th, 27th, and 28th. Saturday the 27th is the leading event of that weekend, as the Nailers will host Disney Night, starring Corey Fogelmanis. Fogelmanis' most notable work comes from him playing the role of Farkle Minkus in the Disney Channel hit series Girl Meets World. In 2014, Corey appeared on Good Morning America, and at age 16, he will be one of the youngest celebrities featured at a professional hockey game in Wheeling. That night will also be the annual Pink in the Rink Game, presented by OVMC/EORH.
The next homestand will occur in the middle of March on the 11th, 12th, and 13th, before a Tuesday night game on the 22nd. For the third season in a row, Duck Dynasty Night is featured on Wheeling's promotional schedule, and this season, it will take place on Saturday the 12th. The guest is Si Robertson,
whose role on the show is Uncle Si. A retired US Army solider, Si is one of Duck Dynasty's most popular personalities, which led him to an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2013. Robertson will be available for autographs and photographs during the game. Sunday the 13th is the Ohio County SPCA's Pups 'n Pucks, in which fans can bring their dogs to the game.
Finally, there will be three home games in April, taking place on the 1st, 2nd, and 8th. Valley Harley
Davidson hosts Biker Night on the 1st, which will begin with a ride to the game, starting at Valley Harley Davidson and finishing at WesBanco Arena. One night later, the DallasCowboys Cheerleaders will visit Wheeling for the Nailers' 7:35 game against the Manchester Monarchs. The regular season concludes on the 8th against Reading at 7:35 with Nailers Ball Cap Giveaway presented by Main Street Bank.
2016 Promotional Schedule
February 5th - Frosty Friday and Flat Screen TV Giveaway presented by The Highlands and Bordas Law
February 6th - Pittsburgh Steelers Night with Brett Keisel and Boy Scout Night
February 26th - Frosty Friday and Flat Screen TV Giveaway presented by The Highlands and Bordas Law
February 27th - Disney Night Featuring Corey Fogelmanis "Farkle" from Girl Meets World, Pink in the Rink presented by OVMC, Pre-Game Wine Tasting presented by Casa Di Vino and Edible Arrangements
February 28th - Family Funday McDonald's $5 Kids Tickets and Skate with the Nailers
March 8th - McDonald's $5 Kids Tickets
March 11th - Frosty Friday and Flat Screen TV Giveaway presented by The Highlands and Bordas Law
March 12th - Duck Dynasty Night Featuring Uncle Si and 4-H Night
March 13th - Family Funday McDonald's $5 Kids Tickets, Pups -N- Pucks, and Skate with the Nailers
March 22nd - McDonald's $5 Kids Tickets
April 1st - Biker Night presented by Valley Harley Davidson
April 2nd - Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
April 8th - Fan Appreciation Night - Nailers Ball Cap Giveaway presented by Main Street Bank
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