ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Nailers at Cyclones Game Day Snap Shot

Published on November 24, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WHEELING NAILERS

(7-5-0-2, 16 PTS, 2nd Atlantic, T-7th East)

39 GF, 38 GA

PP: 6.4% (3-for-47), 22nd

PK: 90.2% (55-for-61), 4th

15-F-Zack Torquato (3 goals, 12 assists, 15 points in 14 games)

17-F-Carter Rowney (6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points in 14 games)

98-F-Chaz Johnson (3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points in 14 games)

2-D-Mike Ratchuk (3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points in 14 games)

21-F-Sahir Gill (2 goals, 6 assists, 8 points in 9 games)

10-F-Anton Zlobin (1 goal, 5 assists, 6 points in 4 games)

1-G-Mike Condon (5-3-1 record, 2.31 GAA, .929 Sv% in 9 games)

CINCINNATI CYCLONES

(10-4-0-0, 20 PTS, 1st North, 4th East)

52 GF, 40 GA

PP: 11.3% (7-for-62), 15th

PK: 86.0% (37-for-43), 10th

17-F-Vinny Saponari (1 goal, 10 assists, 11 points in 13 games)

63-F-Barry Almeida (7 goals, 3 assists, 10 points in 14 games)

11-F-Anthony Luciani (4 goals, 6 assists, 10 points in 12 games)

25-F-Paul Crowder (4 goals, 6 assists, 10 points in 14 games)

15-F-John McFarland (7 goals, 2 assists, 9 points in 12 games)

4-D-Taylor Aronson (3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points in 12 games)

30-G-Michael Houser (2-1-0 record, 1.63 GAA, .953 Sv% in 3 games)

Head-to-Head

Season Series: Cyclones 1, Nailers 0

Season Series at US Bank Arena: Cyclones 1, Nailers 0

All-Time Series: Nailers 48, Cyclones 48

All-Time Series at US Bank Arena: Cyclones 27, Nailers 22

Points Starting to Pile Up

Saturday night's 5-4 win gave the Wheeling Nailers at least one point in five consecutive games, as they enter Sunday afternoon's tilt with a 4-0-1 record during that span. After starting the season with a 1-2-0 record in just three October contests, the Nailers have begun to click in November, posting a 6-3-2 mark, which includes a 6-2-2 record from November 2nd to now. That night, Wheeling rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Greenville 5-3 at WesBanco Arena. The win at Fort Wayne also gives the Nailers a .500 record on the road, at 3-3-2.

Slipping Back to the Pack

The Cincinnati Cyclones blew out of the gates this season, as they rattled off victories in each of their first seven games, looking to repeat last season's success, when they won the North Division, while also reaching the Eastern Conference Final. On November 9th, the Cyclones suffered their first loss of the season, as the Fort Wayne Komets erased a 2-1 deficit for a 3-2 win at US Bank Arena. Cincinnati has gone 3-4-0 in its last seven games, winning a pair of shootouts against Greenville and Evansville, before blanking Reading 3-0 on Saturday night.

It's Not Over Until We Say It Is

Through the first 14 games of the season, the Nailers have saved their best for last, outscoring their opposition 33-25 in the final two periods. After letting a 2-1 lead slip away on Wednesday in Reading, Wheeling rebounded for its fifth comeback win of the campaign on Saturday night, erasing 3-0 and 4-3 deficits, for a 5-4 triumph against the Fort Wayne Komets. Carter Rowney knotted the game the second time, with 32 ticks left on the clock, giving the team its second tying goal in the final minute of regulation, as well as its third goal with the netminder pulled for an extra attacker.

A Rat for his Former Teams

For the second Saturday in a row, Wheeling defenseman Mike Ratchuk took on one of his former teams, and for the second Saturday in a row, he had a major impact on the game. Last Saturday, Ratchuk broke a 4-4 tie with 2:23 remaining, lifting the Nailers past the Elmira Jackals, 5-4. This Saturday, Mike was at it again, as he racked up two goals and two assists, including the overtime winner, once again breaking a 4-4 tie for a 5-4 win, this time against the Fort Wayne Komets. Wheeling does not have any former Cyclones on its roster.

Pink In the Rink Saturday November 30th

The Nailers, OVMC, and Bordas & Bordas Law have teamed up with Ohio Valley Breast Cancer Awareness to present the 2013 Pink in the Rink game on Saturday November 30th. Proceeds from special Pink Ticket packages and the Pink jersey auction will go to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Pink Ticket packages include a game ticket and a special Nailers Pink Puck for just $15.50.

For more information or to order your Pink Ticket package call the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL.

Holiday Packs On Sale Now

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the sports fan in your life? The Nailers Holiday Packs are for you! Choose from three different packages starting at just $50.

Elf Package - $50

Four (4) Nailers Ticket VouchersYour Choice of a Nailers autographed puck or T-ShirtReindeer Package- $75

Four (4) Nailers Ticket VouchersNailers Reebok HatNailers T-ShirtAutographed Puck

Santa Package- $105

Ten (10) Nailers Ticket Vouchers

WWE Superstar Sgt. Slaughter, Saturday December 7th

On Saturday December 7th, the Wheeling Nailers and your local McDonald's present Boy Scout night 2013 with special guest WWE Superstar Sgt. Slaughter.

Nailers fans will be able to get autographs and pictures with the Sarge during the game.

McDonald's is offering a special ticket for fans that night. Purchase the FANtastic group or family pack and receive a free McDonald's value meal as well as a Nailers ball cap for as low as $13.50 a ticket.

For more information or to order your FANtastic package call 304-234-GOAL.

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