
Wheeling's Win Worth the Wait
November 14, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release

Josh Maniscalco of the Wheeling Nailers reacts after his goal against the Fort Wayne Komets
(Wheeling Nailers)
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets both wrapped up 3-in-3 weekends on Sunday afternoon in a game which featured lots of twists and turns, and points going each way. The Nailers ultimately came out on top with less than one minute remaining in overtime, as Josh Maniscalco scored his second goal of the night and of his pro career, giving his team a 5-4 triumph and four out of six points on the weekend. Félix Paré also netted his first two career goals in a game which experienced a 90-plus-minute delay due to ice issues.
The Nailers did a solid job of controlling the play in the first period, as they outshot Fort Wayne, 11-5. However, it was the visitors who took advantage of their chances for a 2-0 lead. The first goal came off of a turnover, as Matthew Boudens stole the puck at his own blueline, and proceeded to break away, before flipping a shot into the top-left corner of the net. The second Komets tally came while the teams were playing 4-on-4. Connor Jones delieverd a pass to Marcus McIvor, who slithered in a shot from the bottom of the left circle.
Wheeling kept the pressure coming in the middle frame and got rewarded with three goals. The Nailers got on the board when Fort Wayne netminder Jiri Patera gave the puck way to Félix Paré, who bounced in his first professional goal from the right side. Tyler Drevitch squared the score with 6:45 remaining on an incredible individual effort, as he skated the puck from end to end, slipping a forehand shot around Patera's left leg. 1:20 later, Wheeling took the lead on a beautiful three-way passing play during 4-on-4 action. Patrick Watling started with the tic, Nick Hutchison got the tac, and Josh Maniscalco put the toe on the play, slamming in a one-timer from the left circle.
The third period was a long one, with a few ups and downs. The Komets pulled even at the 1:04 mark, when Connor Corcoran swiped in a wrist shot from the right circle. The Nailers bounced back to retake the lead at the 8:17 mark, just as a power play expired. Matt Foley's right point shot got stopped, but Paré was camped on the doorstep to bat in his second of the night.
With 4:30 to go in regulation, a large chunk came out of the ice, leading to a delay of over 90 minutes. When the teams returned, Fort Wayne quickly knotted things up. Matt Alvaro fed Boudens, who was cruising down the slot, and Boudens was able to tuck a shot inside the left post for the tying marker.
Both teams had glorious chances to end the contest, as overtime got under way, with each side receiving a power play. Both penalty kills got the job done, which preserved the deadlock until the final minute of the extra session. That's when Maniscalco stepped up as the hero, swatting in his second of the tilt from the left circle for the 5-4 Wheeling triumph.
Louis-Philip Guindon earned the win for the Nailers in his season debut, as he denied 27 of the 31 shots he faced from his former club. Jiri Patera took the overtime loss for the Komets, as he made 40 saves on 45 shots.
The Nailers will play a couple of games on the road in the coming week, as they will visit the Indy Fuel on Friday at 7:00, then the Fort Wayne Komets on Saturday at 7:30. Wheeling's next home contest is the traditional Thanksgiving Eve tilt on November 24th against Indy at 7:10. The next Big 6 Promotional Night is Elf Night on Saturday, December 11th. Season memberships, mini plans, and single game tickets are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley.
Images from this story
![]() Josh Maniscalco of the Wheeling Nailers reacts after his goal against the Fort Wayne Komets |
ECHL Stories from November 14, 2021
- Mavericks Win High Scoring Battle in Allen - Kansas City Mavericks
- Wheeling's Win Worth the Wait - Wheeling Nailers
- Indy Drowns in 7-4 Loss to Toledo Walleye - Indy Fuel
- Americans Lose 2-1 to Wichita - Allen Americans
- Wichita Holds off Allen on Sunday Afternoon - Wichita Thunder
- Walleye Bounce Back with 7-4 Victory over Indy Fuel - Toledo Walleye
- K-Wings Break Heartlanders in Overtime - Kalamazoo Wings
- Thunder Take Series Finale from Grizzlies, 3-2 - Adirondack Thunder
- Heartlanders Grab Point, Fall in OT, 3-2 - Iowa Heartlanders
- Solar Bears End Week with 6-3 Win over Stingrays - Orlando Solar Bears
- Six Orlando Goals Too Much in Stingrays Loss - South Carolina Stingrays
- Glads Stay Perfect at Home After Sylvester's Overtime Goal - Atlanta Gladiators
- Railers Fall 5-3 in Back-And-Forth Game with Growlers - Worcester Railers HC
- Adirondack Defeats Utah 3-2 in Series Finale - Utah Grizzlies
- Blades Outgunned 3-2 in Overtime - Florida Everblades
- Lions Defeated by Mariners - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Pat Shea's First Pro Goal Helps Mariners Take Down Lions - Maine Mariners
- Growlers Win Rubber Match 5-3 over Railers - Newfoundland Growlers
- ECHL Transactions - November 14 - ECHL
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Stingrays: November 14, 2021 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Thunder Heads to Texas to Face Allen this Afternoon - Wichita Thunder
- Lions Face the Mariners Once Again - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Everblades Bring Perfect Road Record to Atlanta - Florida Everblades
- Grizzlies Gameday: Rubber Match in Adirondack - Utah Grizzlies
- Glads Look for Fifth Straight Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- Cyclones Rally, Then Hang on for 5-4 Win - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Americans Drop Third Straight - Allen Americans
- Rush Come up Short against Idaho, 3-0 - Rapid City Rush
- Kupsky's 14-Save Shutout Closes Road Trip with 3-0 Win - Idaho Steelheads
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.
