ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Wheeling Extends Point Streak to Six

March 9, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


READING, PA- For the second weekend in a row, the Wheeling Nailers took the ice for three games, and for the second weekend in a row, Wheeling earned five of six possible points. Cam Fergus tallied twice in the first period for the Nailers on Saturday, and Peter Delmas made 33 saves, as Wheeling defeated the Reading Royals, 3-1 at Sovereign Center.

The Nailers got off to a strong start in the first period, lighting the lamp twice. At the 4:26 mark of the frame, Cam Fergus scooped up a loose puck in the slot, moved it to his backhand, and lifted it into the top part of the cage. Then, with 2:26 remaining in the period, Fergus was at it again. The rookie forward won a puck battle in the left corner with TJ Syner, before dancing his way into the bottom of the circle, where he whipped a shot past Riley Gill. Both of Fergus' tallies were assisted by Scott Zurevinski and Peter Lenes, as Wheeling led 2-0 after one.

Neither team was able to find the twine in the second period, as the score continued to hold at 2-0, until the final few minutes of the contest. With 1:18 left in the third period, the Royals spoiled Peter Delmas' shutout bid, as David Vallorani scooped up a loose puck on the right side of the crease, flipping a shot over the glove of Wheeling's sprawled out netminder. However, that was as close as Reading got, as Scott Zurevinski finished off the 3-1 win for the good guys, blocking Mark Mitera's shot, en route to potting an empty net goal.

Peter Delmas was magnificent again for the Nailers, stopping 33 of the 34 shots he faced in the win. Riley Gill took the loss for the Royals, making 21 saves on 23 shots.

The Nailers and Royals will battle again on Wednesday at 7:05 at Sovereign Center.

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.

2013-2014 Wheeling Nailers season ticket packages 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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