ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Nailers Take Two Points on Thanksgiving Eve

Published on November 26, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers brought plenty of emotion into their Thanksgiving Eve tilt with the Greenville Road Warriors on Wednesday night, and it led to two points in the standings. Zack Torquato and Sahir Gill both put three points on the board, and the Nailers never trailed, defeating the Road Warriors 4-2 at WesBanco Arena.

The Nailers had a splendid first period, as they scored a pair of goals, while killing 6:33 of Greenville power play time. The first Wheeling marker came just 36 seconds in, as the home team won the race on a hybrid icing call. David Gilbert scooped up a loose puck on the right wing wall, skated into the circle, and slipped a shot in along the ice. After successfully killing off a five-minute major, the Nailers added to their lead with a power play goal. Zack Torquato wheeled his way through the left circle, leaving off the puck for Bobby Shea, who flipped in his first goal in a Wheeling uniform.

With 6:16 remaining in the middle frame, the Nailers added onto their lead, courtesy of their second power play goal of the contest. Zack Torquato dished the puck to Sahir Gill at the top of the left circle. Gill glided to the dot, before rifling a slap shot through Jeff Malcolm's legs for a 3-0 advantage. Greenville got one goal back before intermission, as Paul Rodrigues redirected in Charles-Olivier Roussel's shot from the top of the left circle with 3:08 remaining.

The Road Warriors continued to attempt a comeback in the third period, as a breakaway goal by Emerson Clark at the 3:40 mark cut the Wheeling lead to one. However, with 15 seconds remaining, Zack Torquato put the finishing touches on the victory for the Nailers, as he tapped in an empty net goal, giving himself and Sahir Gill three-point nights. Wheeling improved to 5-1-0 at home with the 4-2 triumph.

Franky Palazzese was the winning goaltender for the home team, denying 18 of the 20 shots he faced. Jeff Malcolm took the loss for Greenville, making 22 saves on 25 shots.

The Nailers will continue their five-game homestand on Friday night at 7:35, when they play the first of back-to-back games against the Florida Everblades.

Promotions for Friday include: Frosty & Flat Screen Friday, presented by the Highlands and the Law Firm of Bordas & Bordas. Fans will also receive a free Zach Yuen poster, while supplies last, courtesy of Rich and Shirley's Quick Print of Wheeling. In addition, join players and staff at Wheeling Island Casino for a post game party.

On Saturday, the first 2,000 fans will receive a jersey bank, courtesy of Main Street Bank. McDonald's Friends & Family tickets will also be available for Saturday for $39.99, including four tickets, four hats, and four McDonald's Value Meal coupons. The start time is 7:35 for Wheeling and Florida.

Wheeling Nailers 2014-15 season tickets, flex tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. For more information, call 304-234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com.

Listen to all Nailers regular season and post-season games live on the Valley's rock station EAGLE 107.5 FM, on www.iheartradio.com or watch live on www.echl.tv. Catch every road game live on WLUTV on Comcast Cable 14.

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