Nailers Win Fifth Straight 5-1
December 21, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
On Friday night in Wheeling, the Nailers played host to the Elmira Jackals in the first of back-to-back weekend contests. Wheeling got off to a fast start, scoring twice in the second, before finishing their victory with two more goals in the third, defeating the Jackals, 5-1. Chris Barton notched two goals, while four other players tacked on multiple point evenings.
Wheeling started off the scoring at 9:38 of the first, when Chris Barton scored the first of his two goals, finishing off a centering pass from Paul Crowder. Zach Hansen also picked up an assist, as the Nailers connected on the power play for the ninth consecutive game. Barton scored again 1:26 later, when Andrew Hotham set up yet another goal off of a one-timer.
The Jackals scored their first goal at the 6:35 mark of the second, with a wrist shot from high in the slot by Artem Demkov, with assists going to former Nailer Kyle Bushee, as well as Matt Campanale. Philippe Lefebvre answered for Wheeling, with a goal of his own, as he put back Peter Merth's rocket off of the end boards.
A little more than four minutes into the third, Andrew Hotham took a shot from the blueline, and Daultan Leveille redirected it in, to add to the Nailers lead, at 4-1. 21 seconds later, Paul Crowder notched the Nailers' fifth goal of the night, blasting Scott Zurevinski's pass from the right corner, up and over Maxime Clermont's glove.
Peter Delmas backstopped the win in goal for Wheeling, making 15 saves on 16 shots. Maxime Clermont took the loss for Elmira, allowing five goals on 38 shots.
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.
2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets 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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