Nailers at Komets Game Day Snap Shot
November 23, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING NAILERS
(6-5-0-2, 14 PTS, 2nd Atlantic, T-7th East)
34 GF, 34 GA
PP: 6.8% (3-for-44), 21st
PK: 90.9% (50-for-55), 4th
15-F-Zack Torquato (3 goals, 9 assists, 12 points in 13 games)
17-F-Carter Rowney (5 goals, 5 assists, 10 points in 13 games)
98-F-Chaz Johnson (3 goals, 4 assists, 7 points in 13 games)
21-F-Sahir Gill (2 goals, 4 assists, 6 points in 8 games)
2-D-Mike Ratchuk (1 goal, 3 assists, 4 points in 13 games)
1-G-Mike Condon (4-3-1 record, 2.12 GAA, .935 Sv% in 8 games)
FORT WAYNE KOMETS
(5-5-0-2, 12 PTS, 3rd North, 9th East)
36 GF, 42 GA
PP: 15.8% (9-for-57), 10th
PK: 90.4% (47-for-52), 5th
14-F-Mickey Lang (8 goals, 8 assists, 16 points in 12 games)
13-F-Brandon Marino (4 goals, 11 assists, 15 points in 12 games)
9-F-Scott Fleming (4 goals, 7 assists, 11 points in 12 games)
22-F-Mike Vaskivuo (3 goals, 7 assists, 10 points in 11 games)
17-D-Jace Coyle (1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points in 11 games)
61-F-Chris Auger (7 goals, 7 points in 12 games)
35-G-Andrey Makarov (5-3-0 record, 2.87 GAA, .909 Sv% in 8 games)
Head-to-Head
Season Series: Nailers 1, Komets 0
Season Series at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum: Nailers 1, Komets 0
All-Time Series: Nailers 3, Komets 0
All-Time Series at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum: Nailers 2, Komets 0
A Royal Pain
The Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets enter Saturday night's contest, with both teams coming off of a setback at the hands of the Reading Royals. On Wednesday, the Nailers began the week in Reading, where they jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Matt Grassi and Zack Torquato, before the Royals rallied to tie the game, and ultimately won 3-2 in a shootout. On Friday, the Komets took their turn, playing host to Reading at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The Royals doubled up Fort Wayne, 4-2, thanks to a pair of goals by defenseman Aaron Gens. Both teams had three-game winning streaks halted.
Fun in the Fort
Saturday night marks the Nailers' second visit to Fort Wayne this season, and third all-time, as they look for their fourth straight win overall against the Komets. Last season, Wheeling won a pair of one-goal decisions, coming out on top 3-2 at home and 1-0 on the road. This season, the two sides collided on November 8th, when the Nailers erased two separate one-goal deficits, before rattling off five straight tallies for a commanding 6-2 victory. Carter Rowney netted his first career hat trick for Wheeling, which included two markers in 15 seconds.
Torquato to the Top
With one goal and one assist on Wednesday in Reading, Zack Torquato has propelled himself to the top of the Nailers' stat sheet, as he currently leads the way with nine assist and 12 points in 13 games. After injuries kept him out of the lineup for 27 of 72 games last season, Torquato finished the campaign strong, picking up at least one point in five straight games. That success has continued into 2013-14, as Zack has points in seven of 13 games, including three in a row, for an overall string of at least one point in 12 of his last 18 games.
Corbeil was with the "C"omets
On Friday, the Nailers gained the second half of their goaltending tandem, as the Utica Comets re-assigned Mathieu Corbeil to Wheeling from the CHL's St. Charles Chill. Although he is still considered a rookie, this is Corbeil's second professional season, as he posted a 10-9-1 record in 21 games with the CHL's Missouri Mavericks in 2012-13. Prior to turning pro, Mathieu spent parts of four seasons in the QMJHL, which included back-to-back President Cups and a Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs. Corbeil's goaltending partner, Mike Condon, has allowed two goals or fewer in four straight starts.
Small Players with Large Point Totals
Forwards Mickey Lang and Brandon Marino are tied with forward Phil Mangan as the shortest players on the Komets, checking in at 5-foot-9. However, their point totals have been anything but tiny. Lang leads Fort Wayne with eight goals and 16 points in 12 games, while Marino has the crown for assists, dishing out 11 in 12 games. Chris Auger (5'10") and Scott Fleming (5'11") are also listed under the 6-foot mark, but have totaled 7-0-7 and 4-7-11 totals respectively. The Komets have a significantly taller blueline, led by 6-foot-7 Simon Danis-Pepin and 6-foot-6 Nick Tuzzolino.
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.
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