Nailers Shut Down in Shootout
March 1, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
TOLEDO, OH - It took the Toledo Storm 57 shots and a shootout to beat the Wheeling Nailers 4-3 on Wednesday night at the Toledo Sports Arena. Andy Franck made a season high 53 saves in the losing effort as the Storm came from behind to beat the Nailers.
Jon Smyth's goal just 1:47 into the opening period got the Nailers off on the right foot. The rebound from Ryan Moren's slapshot sat in the slot for Smyth's fourth goal of the season.
Wheeling took a 2-0 lead 3:00 before the end of the first period. Moren's second assist caught Toledo in a change as he sprung Adam Edinger down the boards. Edinger's slapshot tipped off the glove of Ervins Mustukovs and into the net.
After five consecutive minutes of a Toledo power play, the Storm cut the Nailers lead to one. Matt Zultek grabbed a rebound off a Gerry Burke slapper and turned it past Franck.
Another Storm power play lead to another Nailers' goal. At the 13:28 mark of the second, Sean Collins created a turn over and sent Ned Havern on a breakaway. His move beat Mustukovs blocker side for his ninth.
Brent Sullivan scored the next two goals and tied the game at three. He got his first of the game at 14:11 of the second on the power play. His second came 5:55 into the third.
The rest of the third period and the overtime went scoreless despite a flurry of scoring chances in each direction. In the shootout the Nailers were shutout on all four shots while Toledo got goals from Christ Blight and Nick Parillo.
Wheeling returns to WesBanco Arena on Friday night to face the Dayton Bombers for a 7:30pm faceoff. The first 2,500 fans receive a Nailers Collector's puck featuring Sean Collins and Jordan Cameron courtesy of Generations.
Riding into Wheeling on Saturday are the Chiefs for a 7:30 game. It's Faith and Family Night at WesBanco Arena. Fans are encouraged to stick around after the game for a concert with the band, New Method.
And the Nailers will look to dethrone the Reading Royals on Sunday at 6 p.m. Bring the family out for Sunday Family Fun Day and enjoy Mascot Mania. As always, skate with the team after the game. Tickets for Sunday's game are just $8 with a ticket stub from Friday or Saturday.
Tickets are available now by calling 304-234-GOAL, by visiting the Nailers team store located at 1315 Main St. in downtown Wheeling or online at www.Wheelingnailers.com.
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