Red Hot Nailers Looking to make it 7 out of 8 tonight
Published on December 19, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Nailers are coming off an impressive a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Cylclones on Saturday night at US Bank Arena. Wheeling exploded for five goals in the final third perod of last nights game to reclaim first place in the North Division. Alex Smigelski is riding a 7-game point scoring streak, registering 9 points (7g, 2a) during that stretch. The Nailers have outscored their opponents 39-18 in the last seven games. Goaltender Patrick Killeen leads the ECHL in win with 12. Ben
Reading is coming off a 3-2 road win last night at Kalamazoo. The Royals are lead by forward Matt Caruana, who has 26 points on the season scoring 14 goals. Reading boasts an impressive road record of 9-4, while holding on to the number one spot in the Atlantic Division.
Transactions: Ben Street and Jason Desantis have been returned by Wilkes-Barre Scranton of the American Hockey League. Wheeling also signed goaltender Mike Brown to a contract. Brown appeared in six games this season with Trenton, posting 3 wins.
Tonight's Special Offers!
Bring a non-winning West Virginia Lottery Ticket and receive $2 off admission to tonight's game! Postgame skate with the Nailers players Special Appearance by Santa Claus Fans help us "Stuff the Scion", by brining in toys or stuffed animals, and stuff them into the Jim Robinson Sc ion which will be parked out on the patio in front of the Arena. All items will be donated to Toys for Tots!
DATE: Sunday, December 19, 2010 TIME: 7:35p.m.
SITE: WesBanco Arena ¬" Wheeling, WV RADIO: The Mix 97.3 FM WEBCAST: www.wheelingnailers.com (American One)
NHL AFFILIATES Reading Royals: Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens
Season Series: Reading leads 2-1 All-Time Series: Wheeling Leads 38-32-9
Upcoming Games:
Sunday, December 26, Cincinnati vs. Wheeling, 5:05 pm EST
To Purchase Tickets, or Holiday gift packs, Call (304) 234-GOAL, or (304) 234-4625
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