Nailers Rally to Down Iowa Again
December 29, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Atley Calvert of the Wheeling Nailers scores against the Iowa Heartlanders
(Wheeling Nailers)
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers have won games in a variety of different ways this season, and on Sunday afternoon, they battled their way to two more points against the Iowa Heartlanders at WesBanco Arena. Wheeling trailed 1-0 at the end of two periods, before Jack Beck, Atley Calvert, and Logan Pietila all scored in the third to rally the club to a 3-1 triumph. Sergei Murashov was tremendous in goal once again, as he made 32 saves.
One goal was scored in the first period, and it was visiting Iowa who did so by taking advantage of a power play. Dakota Raabe navigated his way to the top of the right circle, where he let a wrist shot go with four bodies between him and the net. The shot ended up flying in on the left side.
The score stayed 1-0 through a defensive second period, until Wheeling finally broke through with the equalizer at the 5:40 mark of the third. Cole Cameron broke up a Heartlanders rush in center ice, which allowed Logan Pietila to send Jack Beck in on the left side of the offensive zone. Beck made his way into the left circle, where he drove a shot through Kyle McClellan's legs. That goal completely turned the game around for the Nailers, who took the lead 4:48 later with a power play strike. Only five seconds were needed on the man advantage, as Atley Calvert won the face-off back to Chris Ortiz, who dished a pass over to Beck along the left wing boards. Beck delivered a perfect feed into the right side of the crease, which was tipped home by Calvert. Logan Pietila added an empty netter with 1:30 to go, as Wheeling was victorious, 3-1.
Sergei Murashov earned his 12th consecutive win for the Nailers with another superb performance, as he denied 32 of the 33 shots he faced. Kyle McClellan made 18 saves on 20 shots in the loss for Iowa.
The Nailers will close out the 2024 calendar year at home on Tuesday at 6:10 against Reading. The promotion is Kids' Neon New Year's Eve, which will feature a postgame light show, glow sticks, sparkling grape juice, and glow cups. Star Wars Night is the next Big-6 Promotional Game, and that is also right around the corner on Saturday, January 11th. Season memberships and other terrific ticket plans for the 2024-25 season are available now by calling (304) 234-GOAL. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley.
Images from this story
 Atley Calvert of the Wheeling Nailers scores against the Iowa Heartlanders |
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from December 29, 2024
- Knight Monsters Rocket Past Tulsa in Overtime Win - Tahoe Knight Monsters
- Oilers Gain Point in Overtime Loss in Tahoe - Tulsa Oilers
- Kressler Nets OT Winner, Cyclones Beat Walleye 6-5 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Icemen Win 4th Straight on Chukarov & Cockerill's Three Points - Jacksonville Icemen
- Katic Impactful in Retun, Power Play Propels Bison to Victory - Bloomington Bison
- Fuel Fall in Shootout to Fort Wayne - Indy Fuel
- Paliani's OT Winner Helps Savannah Win Fourth Straight - Savannah Ghost Pirates
- Comeback Comes up Short as Walleye Fall to the Cyclones - Toledo Walleye
- Railers Finish First Half of Home Schedule with 7-3 Loss to Adirondack - Worcester Railers HC
- K-Wings Comeback Bid Falls Short against Bison Sunday - Kalamazoo Wings
- Nailers Rally to Down Iowa Again - Wheeling Nailers
- Swamp Rabbits Fall to Icemen in Final Game of Weekend - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Lions Win Third Straight against Mariners - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Heartlanders Fall Victim to Top-Of-League Nailers, 3-1 - Iowa Heartlanders
- Stingrays Fall to Ghost Pirates in Overtime - South Carolina Stingrays
- Admirals Bounce Back with Six Goals over Gladiators - Norfolk Admirals
- Francis' Five Points Lead Thunder to 7-3 Win over Railers - Adirondack Thunder
- Second Period Dooms Mariners in Trois-Rivieres - Maine Mariners
- ECHL Transactions - December 29 - ECHL
- Stingrays Sign Goaltender Ryan Kenny - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Broadcast Information for Sunday's Game at Greenville - Jacksonville Icemen
- Game Day #25 - Maine Mariners vs. Lions de Trois-Rivières - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Knight Monsters Put Tulsa in a Blender in 5-3 Win - Tahoe Knight Monsters
- Grizzlies Defeat Rush, Split Series in Utah - Rapid City Rush
- Close Saves All 32 Shots As Icemen Shut Out Greenville 3-0 - Jacksonville Icemen
- Oilers' Comeback Falls Short in Tahoe - Tulsa Oilers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
