Nailers' Offense Struggles in Loss to Cincinnati
March 23, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV - The Nailers took 43 shots at the Cincinnati Cyclones, but they were unable to
pick up the win in the first game of a home-and-home series, 3-0.
After the first half of the first period featured few whistles blown, Wheeling went on the
power play for the first time in the game, as Garrett Wilson went to the box on a slashing
call at the 9:28 mark. The Nailers were unable to capitalize on the power play, with two shots
by Chris Barton deflecting just wide off of Cyclones goalie Brian Foster. The Cyclones got
on the board with Keith Seabrook's first goal of the season, assisted by Michael Pelech and Dan
Eves at the 16:05 mark. The Nailers got another late power play on a Mathieu Aubin
hooking penalty at the 18:24 mark, but were unable to draw even, as the first period ended.
The Nailers started the second period on a short power play, which was killed by the Cyclones. The score stayed 1-0 until, following an unsuccessful wraparound attempt, Anthony Luciani
scored from the left face-off circle, assisted by Mathew Sisca and Alain Goulet at the 11:32 mark. The Nailers closed out the second period with a barrage of shots,
but Brian Foster was able to make the saves, giving the Cyclones a 2-0 lead heading into the
locker room.
Both teams came out shooting to start the third period, with both Delmas and Foster making
great saves. The teams played four-on-four hockey, after Matt Schepke of the Nailers and Michael
Pelech each received two minute minors for roughing at the 8:31 mark. The Nailers went on
the power play once again, on a Mathew Sisca hooking penalty at the 12:19 mark of the period,
but the Cyclones were able to kill it and keep a 2-0 lead. The Cyclones made it 3-0, when Matt
Carter scored an empty net goal from right outside the goal crease, assisted by Mathew Sisca
and Alain Goulet at the 18:57 mark of the period.
Brian Foster stopped all 43 shots he faced for the win. Peter Delmas took the loss, stopping 30
of 32 shots.
The Nailers travel to Cincinnati tomorrow night at 7:35 before returning to WesBanco Arena on
Sunday afternoon, where they will face the Elmira Jackals at 4:05. For ticket information or to
purchase tickets call 304-234-GOAL (4625) or online at shop.wheelingnailers.com. You can now
purchase Nailers game tickets on your smartphone by visiting m.wheelingnailers.com.
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