Nailers Sign Dalton Carter
July 13, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their fifth player signing of the 2018 offseason. Wheeling has signed defenseman Dalton Carter to an ECHL contract.
Carter, 24, got his first taste of professional hockey by appearing in a pair of ECHL games in the spring, but enters the 2018-19 campaign as a rookie. Dalton attended Utica College for four years, where he majored in Business Management, while filling the net as an offensive defenseman for the Pioneers. The blueliner is coming off of his best collegiate season, as he finished second on his team in scoring, racking up 11 goals, 28 assists, and 39 points in 26 games. Carter was Utica College's top defensive scorer in two of his four years at the school, completing his career as a Pioneer with 82 points in 106 contests.
"Dalton Carter is a rangy right shot defenseman with good length, offensive instincts, and a bomb," said Nailers Head Coach Mark Dennehy. "He scored 11 goals in 26 games with seven power play marks. He has plenty of upside."
The Sylvania, Ohio native had a chance to make his pro debut close to home, as he suited up with the Toledo Walleye on March 9th. That night, Dalton posted a +4 rating and registered two shots on goal, as the Walleye walloped the Quad City Mallards, 8-0. Toledo fell short in Carter's second match, but the blueliner was still able to come away with an even rating.
"I've been to Wheeling a couple of times with one of my junior teammates, and I am excited to take the opportunity there," Carter said. "I pride myself on being offensive on the blueline and getting the puck on net."
Dalton Carter and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2018-19 season on October 13th, when they visit the Norfolk Admirals. Wheeling's first home game will take place on November 3rd against the Indy Fuel. For information on season tickets, group tickets, flex plans, and more, call (304) 234-GOAL.
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