ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Nailers to Honor Special Fan

Published on March 1, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, have announced a tribute for the remainder of the 2012-13 season. Beginning on Friday night, the Nailers will wear a sticker on the backs of their helmets, with the initials "RS," in honor of recently fallen friend, Randy Stephens.

Stephens, 18, passed away on Monday, after battling cancer for the third time in his life. As he was battling cancer, Randy took the opportunity to find things in life that he enjoyed, which led to lots of time on the golf course, as well as in the stands at WesBanco Arena, cheering on his favorite team, the Nailers. Last year, he was presented with the 2011-12 Wheeling Nailers Fan of the Year Award, as he was good friends with the entire team, while continuing to battle in one of the most inspiring stories in the 21-year history of hockey in the Ohio Valley.

"Randy's passion for hockey and his strength was incredible," said forward Zack Torquato. "He was not only our greatest fan - he was our friend. I am happy and honored to have known Randy, and we will all miss him," he said.

Starting on Friday night, and carrying throughout the 2012-13 season, the Nailers will get to carry Randy's legacy onto the ice with them. Each player will wear a gold sticker, with the initials "RS," written in black on their helmets. The stickers are located on the back left side of the helmets.

"Randy was one of those people you remember long after they leave the room, said forward Ben Farrer. "He taught us all a lesson about what it meant to not take any day for granted. He showed what a true role model is - a caring, selfless, kind, and committed person, who was mature beyond his years. He will be missed by the entire Nailers team and organization, and we are all so lucky to have had him there as the best fan and friend anyone could ever ask for," he said.

Sporting their new "RS" stickers, the Nailers will return to the ice on Friday at 7:00, when they will play host to the Trenton Titans at WesBanco Arena.

For more information on season tickets, call the Nailers at (304) 234-GOAL, visit the office at 1315 Main St., download the information, or check out the information booth at WesBanco Arena during all home games.

Group and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX. All Nailers games will be broadcast on Wheeling's rock station EAGLE 107 (107.5 FM). Fans can also listen to and watch all Nailers games on wheelingnailers.com.

2013-2014 Wheeling Nailers season ticket packages are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.

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