Wheeling Nailers Game Preview
Published on March 15, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Wheeling Nailers picked up an important win on the road last night in defeating Johnstown 8-5. It was the Nailers' third straight win over the Chiefs, and it left the two teams locked in a second place tie in the North Division, along with Cincinnati and Elmira, with 71 points apiece.
Wheeling and Johnstown square off again today at 4:05 p.m. at WesBanco Arena, where the Nailers will be looking to extend their winning streak over the Chiefs to four games.
Today is Kids Day at WesBanco Arena, where all kids get free admission to the game when accompanied by a parent that purchases a ticket at regular price. Coupons for the free kids admission can be picked up at the Nailers office or at wheelingnailers.com. Today is also Sunday Family Funday, where fans can join the nailers in a postgame skate. Fans participating should bring their own skates and gloves to participate.
The Nailers have a big home stand March 20-22 as they team up with the American Cancer Society for Relay at the Rink. The Nailers will wear special purple jerseys which will be auctioned off on Saturday. On Friday, March 20 against the Dayton Bombers is Buy One Get One Free Night. All tickets, popcorn, hotdogs and pretzels buy one get one free.
Saturday, March 21 versus the Reading Royals is B.E. Taylor Bobble Head Night. The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a B.E. Taylor bobble head courtesy of OVMC and WTRF. Taylor will also be on hand and play live following the game.
Sunday, March 22 is Pups and Pucks Day, where fans can bring their dog to the game against the Reading Royals. Log on to wheelingnailers.com for details on all upcoming promotions.
Playoff packages are on sale now. Purchase your 6-game playoff package that is good for the duration of the postseason and you will receive a discount versus the gate price. Call 304-234-GOAL to order tickets or log on to wheelingnailers.com.
2008-09 Records
Wheeling: 32-23-2-5, 71 points (2nd place tie, North Division)
Johnstown: 34-25-3-0, 71 points (2th place tie, North Division)
Last Time Out
The Wheeling Nailers scored eight goals en route to a 3-goal road victory (8-5) over the Johnstown Chiefs last night. Billy Ryan and Andrew Lord each scored two goals for the Nailers. Blair Yaworski scored two goals for Johnstown.
Nailers v. Chiefs, Head-to-Head in 2008-09
Wheeling is 6-4-0-1 against Johnstown this season. The Nailers have won the last three times they played the Chiefs, including wins on March 14 (8-5), March 7 (5-2) and March 6 (6-1). Wheeling is 14-18-3-1 against Johnstown over the last five years.
Head Coaches
Wheeling: Greg Puhalski (2nd season)
Johnstown: Ian Herbers (2nd season)
NHL Affiliate
Wheeling: Pittsburgh Penguins
Johnstown: Colorado Avalanche/Columbus Blue Jackets
AHL Affiliate
Wheeling: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Johnstown: Lake Erie Monsters/Syracuse Crunch
Top Scorers
Wheeling: Winger Bryan Ewing leads the Nailers with 40 goals and 41 assists (81 points) in 57 games. Jordan Morrison is the team's second leading scorer with 22 goals and 45 assists (67 points) in 53 games.
Johnstown: Winger Petr Pohl leads Johnstown's scoring attack with 27 goals and 36 assists (63 points) while Jarrett Konkle is the team's second leading scorer with 29 goals and 24 assists (53 points).
Nailers Currently With AHL Teams
Aaron Clarke (Albany); Nick Johnson (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton); Cliff Loya (Portland); Rob Sirianni (Philadelphia).
Notes
Wheeling rookie Bryan Ewing, the second leading scorer in the ECHL, has a 10-game point streak (7G, 10A) and a 2-game assist streak (4A). ... Nailer Billy Ryan is on a streak of his own. He has a 5-game point streak (3G, 8A), including a career-high five points (2G, 3A) yesterday against Johnstown. ... Chief's rookie Blair Yaworski, who scored two goals against the Nailers last night, is riding a 6-game point streak (6G, 2A). ... Chief Andrew Sarauer has a 3-game point streak (2G, 4A) and a 3-game assist streak (4A).
ECHL Stories from March 15, 2009
- Reign Defeated By Salmon Kings, 3-1 - Ontario Reign
- Alaska Completes Four-Game Sweep in Home Finale, 7-1 - Alaska Aces
- Everblades Weekly - Florida Everblades
- Grizzlies Blank Idaho 3-0 - Utah Grizzlies
- Aces Sweep Away RoadRunners With 7-1 Win - Phoenix RoadRunners
- Steelheads Lose To Grizzlies, 3-0 - Idaho Steelheads
- Salmon Kings take finale from Reign - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Nailers back into first place - Wheeling Nailers
- Chiefs dropped in OT by Nailers - Johnstown Chiefs
- Gladiators Beat Everblades 6-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Baker sets single-season point record, but Blades fall 6-3 to Gladiators - Florida Everblades
- Reimer's First Professional Shutout Leads Rays Over Checkers 4-0 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Cyclones Rally In Trenton For 3-2 Win, Re-take North Lead - Cincinnati Cyclones
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Devils Fall at Home to Cincinnati, 3-2 - Trenton Devils
- Second period collapse dooms Checkers against Stingrays - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Ontario Reign at Victoria Salmon Kings - Ontario Reign
- Forward Sweetland reassigned to Blades - Florida Everblades
- Wheeling Nailers Game Preview - Wheeling Nailers
- Steelheads Blanked in Las Vegas, 3-0 - Idaho Steelheads
- Stefanishion Propels Aces, 3-2 - Alaska Aces
- Alaska Nips RoadRunners 3-2 In Final Seconds - Phoenix RoadRunners
- 'Brontos' fall to Utah, 4-3 - Bakersfield Condors
- Huge Crowd Witnesses Valiant Effort As Sea Wolves Fall On Late Goal To Florida - Mississippi Sea Wolves
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
