ECHL Wheeling Nailers

Wheeling Nailers Weekly Report

Published on November 19, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release


Last Week

Thu. 11/14 Elmira Jackals 0 @ WHEELING NAILERS 1

Gill (Johnson, Zurevinski)

Hartzell- 37/37

Fri. 11/15 WHEELING NAILERS 5 @ Elmira Jackals 1

Johnson (Zlobin, Cianfrini)

Sylvester (Torquato)

Gill (MacAulay, Stevenson)

Johnson (Zlobin, Gill)

Johnson (Zlobin, Ratchuk)

Condon- 39/40

Sat. 11/16 Elmira Jackals 4 @ WHEELING NAILERS 5

Torquato (Manderson, Ratchuk)

Sylvester (Torquato, Rowney)

MacKay (Johnson)

Manderson (Rowney)

Ratchuk (Torquato, Ruopp)

Hartzell- 29/33

Last week, the Wheeling Nailers played three consecutive games against the Elmira Jackals, and came out victorious in all three, winning by scores of 1-0 on Thursday, 5-1 on Friday, and 5-4 on Saturday. Wheeling is currently enjoying its first three-game winning streak of the season, and has now taken down the Jackals in each of the first four head-to-head meetings in the 15-game season series.

On Thursday night, the story was goaltender Eric Hartzell, who earned his first professional win and shutout, stopping all 37 shots he faced. Hartzell's goal support that night came from fellow rookie Sahir Gill, who potted his first pro goal at the 13:37 mark of the second period. On Friday night, veteran forward Chaz Johnson returned to his former stomping grounds in Elmira, and proceeded to put on a show, scoring his first three goals as a Nailer for his fourth career hat trick. Gill and Cody Sylvester also lit the lamp, while Anton Zlobin chipped in with three assists in his Wheeling debut, as the visiting Nailers scored four times during the second period. Mike Condon made 39 saves on 40 shots for his fourth win of the campaign. In Saturday's series finale, both teams got started early, as the teams were tied at two after twenty minutes of play. The seesaw battle lasted until 2:23 remained in regulation, when Mike Ratchuk's first marker of the season propelled Wheeling to the 5-4 win, thus completing the three-game sweep.

This Week

Wed. 11/20 WHEELING NAILERS @ Reading Royals, 7:05

Sat. 11/23 WHEELING NAILERS @ Fort Wayne Komets, 7:35

Sun. 11/24 WHEELING NAILERS @ Cincinnati Cyclones, 3:00

This coming week, the Wheeling Nailers will begin a stretch of five straight games on enemy ice, beginning with tilts on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Wednesday, Wheeling will look to get revenge on the Reading Royals, who have been victorious in the first three games of the season series, winning by scores of 6-2, 2-0, and 2-1. A regulation win would also give the Nailers sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division. On Saturday, the Nailers will visit the Fort Wayne Komets for the second time this month, after crushing the Komets, 6-2 on November 8th. Finally, Wheeling will play the first of back-to-back games against the North Division leading Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday afternoon. The Cyclones picked up a 4-2 win over the Nailers in their season opener on October 19th.

Upcoming Home Games/Promotions

Sat. 11/30 vs. Toledo - Pink in the Rink; Ladies Night; Teddy Bear Toss; Pink Rally Towel Giveaway to the first 2,500 fans

Sun. 12/1 vs. Cincinnati - Family Funday; Skate with the Team; Spike's Kids Club Game #2

Fri. 12/6 vs. Reading - Player Poster Giveaway to the first 2,500 fans; Frosty Friday

Sat. 12/7 vs. Cincinnati - McDonald's FANtastic Night #2 - Appearance by Sgt. Slaughter; Boy Scouts Night #1

Thu. 12/12 vs. Elmira - $5 Kids Tickets

Nailers Leaders

Goals: 5, Carter Rowney & Cody Sylvester

Assists: 8, Zack Torquato

Points: 10, Carter Rowney & Zack Torquato

Penalty Minutes: 27, Chaz Johnson

Plus/Minus: +9, Dustin Stevenson

Wins: 4, Mike Condon

Goals Against Average: 2.16, Mike Condon

Save Percentage: .932, Mike Condon

Shutouts: 1, Eric Hartzell

Eastern Conference Standings

1. Florida Everblades 22

2. South Carolina Stingrays 22

3. Orlando Solar Bears 17

4. Evansville IceMen 16

5. Cincinnati Cyclones 16

6. Reading Royals 14

7. WHEELING NAILERS 13

8. Fort Wayne Komets 12

9. Greenville Road Warriors 10

10. Toledo Walleye 10

11. Kalamazoo Wings 9

12. Gwinnett Gladiators 8

13. Elmira Jackals 6

Pink In the Rink Saturday November 30th

The Nailers, OVMC, and Bordas & Bordas Law have teamed up with Ohio Valley Breast Cancer Awareness to present the 2013 Pink in the Rink game on Saturday November 30th. Proceeds from special Pink Ticket packages and the Pink jersey auction will go to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Pink Ticket packages include a game ticket and a special Nailers Pink Puck for just $15.50.

For more information or to order your Pink Ticket package call the Nailers at 304-234-GOAL.

Holiday Packs On Sale Now

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the sports fan in your life? The Nailers Holiday Packs are for you! Choose from three different packages starting at just $50.

Elf Package - $50

Four (4) Nailers Ticket VouchersYour Choice of a Nailers autographed puck or T-ShirtReindeer Package- $75

Four (4) Nailers Ticket VouchersNailers Reebok HatNailers T-ShirtAutographed Puck

Santa Package- $105

Ten (10) Nailers Ticket Vouchers

WWE Superstar Sgt. Slaughter, Saturday December 7th

On Saturday December 7th, the Wheeling Nailers and your local McDonald's present Boy Scout night 2013 with special guest WWE Superstar Sgt. Slaughter.

Nailers fans will be able to get autographs and pictures with the Sarge during the game.

McDonald's is offering a special ticket for fans that night. Purchase the FANtastic group or family pack and receive a free McDonald's value meal as well as a Nailers ball cap for as low as $13.50 a ticket.

For more information or to order your FANtastic package call 304-234-GOAL.

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