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Published on January 14, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


THE WEEK THAT WAS - (3-0-0)

January 11, 2008 - The Wheeling Nailers scored a season-high seven goals to beat the Reading Royals 7-4 on the road. Six different players a scored goal for Wheeling with Kevin Croxton netting a pair. Aaron Boogaard's goal at 14:12 of the second period chased goaltender Jonathan Quick to the bench. Former Nailer Terry Denike finished the game in net for the Royals. Martin Houle made 30 saves in the win.

January 12, 2008 - The Nailers got a quick start and never looked back, defeating the Dayton Bombers 4-1 at WesBanco Arena. Special teams were the deciding factor as Wheeling was able to score twice on the power play while shutting out the second ranked Bombers power play on nine opportunities. Houle was solid in net again stopping 32 shots and was named the Ogden Newspapers No. 1 Star of the Game.

January 13, 2008 - The Nailers extended their season-long winning streak to four by beating the Trenton Devils 3-2 in Wheeling. The first goal of the game didn't come until Croxton scored at 9:47 of the second period. Matt Johnson broke a 2-2 tie at 8:11 of the third for the game winner in just his third game with the team. Curtis Darling made an impressive 43 saves to pick up his second win as a Nailer.

OFFENSIVE LEADERS -

Goals - Ned Havern/Kevin Croxton (13)

Assists - Sean Collins (28)

Points -Sean Collins (35)

PIM - Curtiss Patrick (65)

PPG - Kevin Croxton (9)

SHG - Ned Havern/Aaron Clarke (1)

Pt/G - Sean Collins (1.21)

PIMPG - Curtiss Patrick (4.33)

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS -

Tuesday, January 15th vs. Trenton - 7:05pm

Union Night. Present a Union card at the box office and receive a ticket for just $8.25. PLUS IT'S $1 BEER NIGHT.

Saturday, January 26th vs. Cincinnati - 8:00pm

Game will be televised live on WTOV9. Tickets to the game will be BUY-ONE-GET-ONE-FREE. Visit www.wheelingnailers.com for more information.

GOALTENDING LEADERS -

Wins - Curtis Darling (5)

GAA - Curtis Darling (2.75)

Sv.% - Martin Houle (.902)

COMMUNITY Calendar -

January 29, 2008 - St. Mary's Grade School - 2pm.

January 29, 2008 - Kid's Season Ticket Holder Party - 6pm.

January 30, 2008 - St. John's Grade School - 1pm.

January 31, 2008 - Corpus Christi Elementary School - 1:30pm

Is your school, hospital or business having an event that you would like the Wheeling Nailers to be a part of? Please contact Brendan Burke at pr@wheelingnailers.com to schedule your appearance today!

Notes -

Going Streaking...The Wheeling Nailers are currently on a 4-game winning streak and a 5-game unbeaten streak. Sean Collins has recorded a point in each of the last six games (3g, 5a) and Kevin Croxton has scored a goal in three straight (4g).

New Year; New Team... Since the calendar turned to 2008, the Nailers have compiled a record of 4-0-1. They have outscored the opposition 20-11 and as a team are a +19. Their power play is 7-for-28 (25.0%) and their penalty kill is 4-for29 (86.2%).

Oh My Darling!...Goaltender Curtis Darling is 2-0-0 with a 2.09 GAA and a .937 save percentage since joining the Nailers on January 2.

Call in the Hounds... Head Coach Greg Puhalski brought in three players this week that played for him last season as members of the Chicago Hounds (UHL). Matt Johnson scored the game winning goal in both Saturday and Sunday's game, BJ Radovich notched his first of the year on Friday, and Kelly Miller added two assists and was a +4 in his first three games.

ON THE AIR -

Join Brendan Burke for every Wheeling Nailers game on the Mix 97.3 FM or on www.wheelingnailers.com. Broadcasts start 15 minutes before game time with the USA Steak Buffet Pregame Show. Make sure to tune in on your drive home for the Riesbeck's Food Markets Postgame Show for the Straub Honda Hyundai Radio Replay and reaction from the game.

Due to the Nailers travel schedule and the All-Star break, the Nailers Power Hour will not return to the air until January 31. The show takes place live from Generation Pub in Fulton on Thursdays from from 6-7p.m. Join Brendan Burke with Head Coach Greg Puhalski, co-host Curtiss Patrick and a new guest every week.

Have a Question? - Get it answered on the radio. Submit your questions for Greg Puhalski or our upcoming guest on the Nailers Power Hour at radio@wheelingnailers.com. Think of a question while you're listening to the show or a game? Send and instant message to NailersRadio on AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger or Yahoo Instant Messenger. Tune into Nailers Power Hour and Nailers games to hear the answer!

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