ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Nailers Earn Point in Orlando

Published on January 21, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


ORLANDO, FL- The Wheeling Nailers went to Orlando, and came away with two points. Unfortunately, the two points came in separate games. Michael Neal scored in the fourth round of a tiebreaking shootout for the Solar Bears, as they edged past the Nailers, 2-1, at Amway Center on Monday afternoon.

After a scoreless first period, the Nailers finally broke the deadlock at the midway mark of the second. Wheeling kept the puck in the offensive zone for a significant period of time, before Chris Higgins wound up for a slap shot from the right circle. Higgins' chance got blocked, but the puck rebounded out to Chris Barton, who was able to slide his tenth goal of the season into the back of the net. The Nailers carried their 1-0 lead into the second intermission, while leading 18-12 in shots on goal, which included an 8-1 margin in the first.

With 5:32 remaining in regulation, the Solar Bears pulled even. Edward Levens took a shot from high in the slot that was blocked by Peter Delmas. However, the puck came free, where it was dribbled into the net by Ryan Cruthers, as Orlando forced overtime for the second straight game.

Neither team could score in the extra session, ultimately sending the contest to a shootout. Only one goal was scored during the shootout, as Michael Neal picked the top corner in the fourth round for the Solar Bears, who completed the three-game sweep of Wheeling with a 2-1 shootout win.

John Curry earned the victory for Orlando, stopping 27 of the 28 shots he faced during the game, before a perfect 5-for-5 effort in the shootout. Peter Delmas took the tough luck shootout loss, despite making 21 saves on 22 shots for Wheeling.

The Nailers return home on Friday night, where they will battle the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00.

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.

2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets 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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