Thiessen Goalie Of The Week
January 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV - Congratulation to Wheeling Nailers rookie Brad Thiessen who has been named the Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Jan. 4-10 following his first ever professional shutout Saturday night.
The 23 year old Thiessen is under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. On the week he went 2-0-0 and earned his first career shutout by making 26 saves in a 3-0 win against Johnstown on Saturday. Thiessen turned aside 17 shots in a 4-2 win over Cincinnati on Friday. He is 5-0-0 with a goals-against average of 2.00 and a save percentage of.933 in his last five starts.
He is 8-3-0 and leads the league with a.919 save percentage while ranking fifth with a goals-against average of 2.67 in 12 games for the Nailers. He was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Monday where he is 1-3-0 with a goals-against average of 2.50 and a save percentage of.915 in four games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
The Aldergrove, British Columbia native played three seasons at Northeastern University from 2006-09 and was 52-46-12 with nine shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.40 and a save percentage of.922. He was named the Hockey East Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2008-09 after going 25-12-4 with three shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.12 and a save percentage of.931.
Upcoming Home Games
Friday, January 15th - Toledo Walleye at Wheeling Nailers
WTRF Friday 4-Pack. 4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot-dogs, 1 popcorn for $44
Saturday, January 16th - Johnstown Chiefs at Wheeling Nailers
Nailers Ski Caps for the first 2500 fans courtesy of WesBanco
Sunday, January 17th (3:05pm) - Elmira Jackals at Wheeling Nailers
Open-skate after game with the team. Bring your skates and gloves.
Saturday, January 30th - South Carolina Stingrays at Wheeling Nailers
Doug Sauter Bobbleheads for the first 2500 fans courtesy of WesBanco.
Pre-Game Hall of Fame Ceremony for Doug Sauter and Nick Bedway.
Saturday, January 30th is Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame Night as the Nailers take on the South Carolina Stingrays. Doug Sauter and Nick Bedway will be inducted in pre-game ceremonies featuring the unveiling of their Hall of Fame banners. Sauter is the first and all-time winningest head coach in Wheeling hockey history. Nick Bedway was a long-time beat-writer covering the team and introducing the Ohio Valley to pro hockey. They will be joining the inaugural class including all-time Wheeling leading scorer Darren Schwartz and WAHA founder Bob Otten.
Call the Nailers for tickets at 304-234-GOAL or purchase your tickets online at wheelingnailers.com.
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- D'Alvise, Miller, Weller Added To National Conference Roster For ECHL All-Star Game - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
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- Benton Joins 2010 ECHL All-Star Game Radio Coverage - Stockton Thunder
- Weller Added To National Conference All-Star Team - Bakersfield Condors
- Cyclones Receive Pair From AHL - Cincinnati Cyclones
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- Chris D'Alvise Named To 2010 ECHL All-Star Roster - Stockton Thunder
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- Orpike And Bernhardt Reassigned By Affiliate To Las Vegas - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Kalamazoo's Willis Suspended One Game - ECHL
- Zanoski Returned On Loan From AHL Binghamton - Atlanta Gladiators
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- Mascot Mania Dodgeball Champ - Toledo Walleye
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