Nailers Expand Coaching Staff
Published on August 11, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, the 'AA' affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced today the hiring of new assistant coach, John Wroblewski.
Wroblewski comes to the Nailers after coaching in the United States National Developmental Program since 2007. Wroblewski joined the USNDP as a graduate assistant coach, working with both the national Under-17 and Under-18 teams. However, in 2008, Wroblewski was named assistant coach on the United States National Under-18 team that competed at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's U-18 Championships and earned a bronze medal. He also was named assistant coach for the national Under-17 team.
"Today we have really strengthened our team with the hiring of John Wroblewski as assistant coach" said team President Jim Brooks." John has valuable experiences in coaching and playing that will help us both win games and develop players for the NHL and AHL.With Stan and John as our coaching staff, I believe we have the best coaching staff in the League."
Prior to his coaching career, Wroblewski played for the United States National Developmental Program, the University of Notre Dame, and the Fresno Falcons of the ECHL.
Wroblewski played 152 games for the USNDP while accumulating 78 points over the 1997-99 seasons. During his stint with the USNDP, Wroblewski won a gold medal at the 1999 Five Nations Tournament and was named the MVP at the World Junior Championships the same year. Following that, he played at Notre Dame from the 1999-00 season to 2002-03 season. Over the course of his career as a Fighting Irish, Wroblewski played in 144 games while scoring 29 goals and 35 assists for 64 points.
After graduating from Notre Dame with a degree in finance, Wroblewski signed with the Fresno Falcons of the ECHL in 2003. While in Fresno, Wroblewski played in 273 games. He scored 65 goals and 60 assists for 125 points and 299 penalties in minutes (PIM).
The Neenah, Wisconsin native joins the Nailers as the first new member of Head Coach Stan Drulia's staff.
Come see future Pittsburgh Penguins start their careers in Wheeling! The Nailers will open training camp in early October for the 19th season of professional hockey in the Friendly City. The season opener at WesBanco Arena is Friday, October 15th against the Toledo Walleye. Season tickets are on sale now providing great value and awesome benefits for Nailers fans. Get an 8 game Saturday Super Pack for only $100 or pick your favorite dates in a 12 game mini-pack for only $150!
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