ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Nailers Notes

April 4, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


Overall Record: 38-29-0-5 (81 pts) 2nd in North Division, 4th in Eastern Conference

Last Week's Record: 2-0-0-1, 5 pts

This Week's Recap and Results

Wednesday, March 30: Wheeling - 2 at Reading- 3 (Shootout)

All four goals scored in regulation came on the power play. Matt Dalton stopped 45 of 47 shots in the contest. Wheeling was unable to score in the shootout, while Andrew Sarauer and Ryan Cruthers scored for Reading to pick up the extra point in the shootout victory.

Friday, March 31: Wheeling - 5 vs. Toledo-- 4

Toledo rallied from the a 4-0 deficit, as Andy Bombach tied the game halfway through the third period. However, the Nailers Brandon DeFazio scored his second goal of the game with 2:51 remaining to lift the Nailers to a 5-4 victory. The loss eliminated Toledo from postseason contention.

Saturday, April 2: Wheeling - 4 vs. Toledo-- 3

After a scorless first period, both teams combined for six goal i the second. Mikael Bedard scored twice for Wheeling, while Tyler Murovich continues is good play registering is ninth goal of the season. Newcomer Anthony Maiani scored his first career goal in his first professional game. The win secured Wheeling the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference in the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.

This Week's Quick Hits

Wheeling opens up the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs with a best-of-five series against the South Carolina Stingrays. The Nailers swept the two game season series 2-0. In fact, South Carolina was shut out in both meetings (1-0 on 11/21/10 and 3-0 on 3/19/11). Despite both team's long tenure in the ECHL, this will mark the first ever playoff matchup between the two clubs......Due to numerous call-ups and and injuries, the Nailers had a whopping 52 players appear in games during the regular season.

Coaches Show: Due to the teams travel to South Carolina, there will not be a Nailers UnMasked Radio Show tonight. However, don't miss out on the $11.99 steak special at the Generation Restaurant & Pub every Monday.

This Week's Game Schedule

Tuesday, April 5: at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m.

Radio: The Mix 97.3, wheelingnailers.com TV: RTV9, America One (online)

Wednesday, April 6: at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m.

Radio: The Mix 97.3, wheelingnailers.com TV: RTV9, America One (online)

Friday, April 8: vs. South Carolina, 7:35 p.m., WesBanco Arena

Radio: The Mix 97.3, wheelingnailers.com TV: America One (online)

Saturday, April 9: vs. South Carolina, 7:35 p.m., WesBanco Arena (If Necessary)

Radio: The Mix 97.3, wheelingnailers.com TV: America One (online only)

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs!!

**Playoff Tickets and Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale!

#4 Wheeling Nailers vs. #5 South Carolina Stingrays (Best-of-Five Series)

AWAY: Wheeling at South Carolina - Tuesday, April 5 @ 7:00 PM

AWAY: Wheeling at South Carolina - Wednesday, April 6 @ 7:00 PM

HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling - Friday, April 8 @ 7:35 PM

HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling -Saturday, April 9 @ 7:35 PM**

HOME: South Carolina at Wheeling - Monday, April 11 @ 7:05 PM**

** If necessary

For Tickets:

You may receive discounted tickets rates by participating in one of our group ticket packages. Call the Nailers office at (304) 234-GOAL, or (304) 234-4625 to speak to a ticket representative.

Individual tickets are on sale now through The Wheeling Nailers Office, Ticketmaster and the WesBanco Arena Box Office. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For Weekend game days, the office opens four hours before game time. For more information on ticket packages call the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL or online at www.wheelingnailers.com.

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