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Riley Brace, Nailers Win Family Feud against Florida

November 29, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


WHEELING, WV- This weekend, Riley Brace and his cousin Adam battled it out on the ice for the first time in their professional careers. On Saturday night, Riley helped his Wheeling Nailers earn the two points, scoring the first two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Florida Everblades. Eric Hartzell preserved the win for Wheeling, making 40 saves, including 33 over the course of the last two periods.

After a scoreless opening frame, the Nailers needed just 30 seconds to get things started in the second. Morgan Ellis skated the puck into the left circle, spinning a pass to the front of the net. Chaz Johnson quickly touched the puck over to the right side of the slot, where it was hammered into the cage by Riley Brace. A similar play developed 1:43 later, when Johnson and David Gilbert helped to set up Brace for his second straight slap shot goal from the right side of the crease. Later in the period, Wheeling tacked on one more marker, after forcing a turnover in neutral ice. Gilbert sprung Sahir Gill on a partial breakaway, and Gill converted, roofing a shot over Allen York's blocker.

Florida attempted to battle back in the third period, directing 19 shots on goal. After 36 straight saves by Eric Hartzell, the Everblades eventually broke through with 5:08 remaining. Adam Brace redirected Matt Mangene's shot from the top of the right circle for a power play tally. 1:33 later, Brant Harris made it a one-goal margin, when he swung a wrist shot in from the top of the left circle. Wheeling shut the door from that moment on, closing out the 3-2 victory on home ice.

Eric Hartzell made a career-high 40 saves, earning the win for Wheeling. Allen York took the loss for Florida, stopping 22 of the 25 shots he faced.

The Nailers will play two home games next week against the Utah Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday, with both contests starting at 7:35.

The December 5th game will feature a Frosty & Flat Screen Friday, courtesy of the Highlands and the Law Firm of Bordas & Bordas. Fans will also receive a free Nailers poster, while supplies last, courtesy of Rich and Shirley's Quick Print of Wheeling . The start time is 7:35 for the first ever game between the Nailers and Grizzlies.

The December 6th battle will be the third game in the "Big Six" Promotional Giveaway Series, as Patrick McGrath Bobblefists will be distributed to the first 2,500 fans in attendance. The annual Teddy Bear Toss will also take place, as fans are asked to bring a new or gently used teddy bear, to throw onto the ice after the Nailers score their first goal. McDonald's Friends & Family tickets will also be available for $39.99, consisting of four tickets, four hats, and four McDonald's Value Meal coupons. Face-off between Wheeling and Utah is scheduled for 7:35.

Holiday packs are also available. For $49, fans can purchase the Elf Package, receiving four ticket vouchers, a t-shirt, and an autographed puck. For $99, fans can purchase the Reindeer Package, receiving ten ticket vouchers. For $129, fans can purchase the Santa Package, receiving four ticket vouchers, a replica jersey, and a Reebok hat.

Wheeling Nailers 2014-15 season tickets, flex tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. For more information, call 304-234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com.

Listen to all Nailers regular season and post-season games live on the Valley's rock station EAGLE 107.5 FM, on www.iheartradio.com or watch live on www.echl.tv. Catch every road game live on WLUTV on Comcast Cable 14.

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