Nailers trade rights of Boucher for skilled defensemen
August 13, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling W.V. â The Wheeling Nailers announce today that they have traded the rights of goaltender Nick Boucher to the Pee Dee Pride for Defenseman Ray DiLauro. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
DiLauro, 25, joins the Nailers for his third professional season after playing last season with the Columbus Cottonmouths of the ECHL.
The Trenton Titans signed DiLauro as a free agent earlier this summer The Titans then traded him to Pee Dee, but he wanted to stay in the Northeast, in turn Pat Bingham made the deal that will send Boucher's rights to Pee Dee for DiLauro.
"Ray is a big, fast, and skilled defenseman, who is responsible in his own end but can also put up some good offensive numbers," said Nailers Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Pat Bingham.
"I've heard a lot about Wheeling I had talked to Mark Kosick and Ben Blais, they told me that it was a strong organization, with a great coach, and they did well last season. Not only was the hockey side good, but that Wheeling was a great town and got great support from their fans," was Ray's response to why he chose to play in Wheeling.
The 6'2 229 pound native of Bensalem, PA played four seasons at St. Lawrence University. After his college season had ended he went to play for the Reading Royals and was called up to Springfield of the AHL. In his first pro season with Reading he was called up to the AHL three times.
The Nailers 2004-2005 season starts on October 22 in Toledo and the home opener will be on October 30 against Toledo, check www.wheelingnailers.com for other game dates. Season tickets and mini plans are now on sale, starting at only $60 for mini plans and $261 for season tickets. Don't miss your chance to see the Nailers build on last year's historic season. For more information call the Nailers office at 1-877-NAIL-TIX or (304)234-GOAL.
NAILERS REVISED 2004-05 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Nailers to make West Coast Trip
Wheeling Nailers Press Release
Wheeling W.V. â The Wheeling Nailers today have released a revised playing schedule for the 2004-05 season. The revision was necessitated following the termination of memberships in Greensboro and Roanoke by the ECHL Board of Governors.
The Nailers will begin their quest for the Kelly Cup with their season opener on October 22nd in Toledo. They will play two more games before returning home for their home-opener against Toledo on Saturday October 30th.
The new look schedule gives fans a chance to see teams from the west coast, such as Fresno and San Diego. There is also a west coast trip where the Nailers will play in Alaska and down through California.
The Nailers have all the games in place, game times will be released at a later date.
Season tickets and mini plans are now on sale, starting at only $60 for mini plans and $261 for season tickets. Don't miss your chance to see the Nailers build on last year's historic season. For more information call the Nailers office at 1-877-NAIL-TIX or (304)234-GOAL.
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