Wheeling Extends Unbeaten Streak To Ten Games
Published on November 9, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Wheeling Nailers best start in the history of the organization was extended to 10 games in their 4-3 overtime loss at the Mississippi Sea wolves Sunday night. Wheeling stands at 6-0-4 and remains the only team in the league with zero losses in regulation now one month into the regular season.
Rob Sirianni led the way for the Nailers with his 2nd multi-goal game in a row for a 4 goal weekend. Aaron Clarke registered Wheeling's other tally.
It looked like the Nailers were all set to get both standings points as they led 3-1 with 2 minutes left but Mississippi's Mathieu Menalson scored at 18:06 and again at 19:36 on a short-handed and extra-attacker goal to force overtime. Melanson completed the hat-trick with the game winner at 2:41 of OT after the Nailers had come tantalizingly close to securing the victory themselves on multiple occasions on their overtime power-play.
The two teams had played to a scoreless duel in the first 2 periods with both goalies making save after save. Wheeling entered the game as the highest scoring team in the league with 5 goals per game and Mississippi was 3rd in the league at 3.8 but both teams were stymied by David Brown of the Nailers and Ryan Munce of the Sea wolves.
The dam broke early in the 3rd with the two teams combining for 3 quick goals in the first 4 minutes. Clarke scored at 1:07 of the 3rd for Wheeling for the 1-0 lead and then Mississippi tied the score just 58 seconds later only to see Sirianni give the Nailers the lead again at 3:45.
Wheeling ended their 0-for-16 power-play drought going 1/4 on the night. They continued their improved penalty-kill play holding Mississippi to 0/2.
Wheeling returns home for a Friday night game (November 14) against the Dayton Bombers on Pups-and-Pucks night when fans are allowed to bring their dog to the game. The Nailers will provide treats and frisbees for the dogs in this fun promotion. It's also a Friday Four-Pack night. Fans can purchase a special discounted package of 4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs and a popcorn for only $44. The Nailers are also having an autograph signing session after the game. Get autographs or get your picture taken with your favorite Wheeling Nailers players after the contest.
All games are broadcast on the Wheeling Nailers hockey radio network including The Mix 97.3fm and streamed live on wheelingnailers.com and video on the B2 networks. The broadcasts begin with the USA Steak Buffet Countdown to Faceoff and the Main Street Bank Coach's Conversation with Greg Puhalski.
Friday night features the return of the Riesbeck's Food Market's post-game show LIVE from the club featuring a recap of the game and live interviews with Nailers players. Come join us at the club downstairs at WesBanco Arena for all the fun.
Every Thursday night at 6pm it's the Nailers Power Hour live from Generations Pub and Restaurant and carried on the Wheeling Nailers Hockey Radio Network. Be sure to e-mail us your questions for Coach Puhalski and your favorite Nailers players and we will read them on the air. The e-mail address is nailersradio@wheelingnailers.com . Be sure to include your first name and your hometown and listen for us to read your question on the air!
Great tickets available for upcoming Wheeling Nailers home games! Call the Wheeling Nailers at 304-234-GOAL or 1-877-NAIL-TIX or log-on for more info at wheelingnailers.com
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