Schnell Recalled by Wilkes-Barre Scranton
Published on January 13, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV -- The Wheeling Nailers announced Thursday that Ryan Schnell has been recalled by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.
The 6-3, 225-lb. forward has appeared in 22 games this season with the Nailers, and leads the team with 91 penalty minutes. Schnell has also posted four points (2g, 2a) and a plus-2 rating.
Prior to Wheeling, the native of Cary, Illinois played two season with U.S. National Under-18 Team, and spent portions of two seasons with the Chicago Steel (USHL) and the Saginaw Spirit (OHL). He played 60 games with Wheeling last season amassing 173 penalty minutes while posting six point (2g, 2a).
Schnell joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the month of October but did not appear in a game. Schnell earns his second call-up to the American Hockey League on his birthday (1/13/11).
On Friday, the Nailers will travel to Cincinnati to begin a weekend home-and-home with the Cyclones. Game time is 7:00 p.m. The game will be available on The Mix 97.3 FM, wheelingnailers.com, or watch the game on RTV9 courtesy of America One.
The Nailers return home this Saturday against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Saturday's game is "Pack the House" Night. Tickets are only $5 (plus $0.50 arena fee) for any seat in the house! The first 2,000 fans will receive a free Nailers team poster, and there will be a team autograph session following the game. Game time is 8:05 p.m. Prior to the game, join us at the Main Street Bank Tailgate party at the Jim Robinson Scion parking lot behind WesBanco Arena. Fans will be able to watch the NFL Playoffs at the tailgate party. To purchase tickets call (304) 234-GOAL, or (304) 234-4625.
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