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The Wheeling Nailers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, they are a member of the ECHL.

Nailers Take Care of Business at Home for 2-0 Series Lead

May 9, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - WesBanco Arena was rocking this weekend, as the Wheeling Nailers protected their home ice with back-to-back wins to open the North Division Final Series against the Maine Mariners. Wheeling received goals from four different players in game two on Saturday night, in addition to a 32-save performance from Taylor Gauthier for a 4-1 triumph and a 2-0 series lead. The first period got off to an explosive start, then had a crazy ending. Wheeling needed just 45 seconds to open the scoring. Blake Bennett dribbled ... Full Story

McAllister Delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One

May 8, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers began their second round the series in similar fashion to how they ended the opening round. Ryan McAllister scored at the 3:10 mark of overtime to lift the Nailers to a 4-3 victory over the Maine Mariners at WesBanco Arena in game one of the North Division Final Series. Wheeling never led in the game, as it erased three separate one-goal deficits. Both teams found the back of the net once during an evenly played opening stanza. Maine picked up the first marker at the 7:40 mark. Jacob Hu... Full Story

Nailers vs. Mariners Playoff Series Preview

May 7, 2026 - Wheeling Nailers (46-20-3-3, 98 Pts.) vs. Maine Mariners (42-21-6-3, 93 Pts.) WHEELING NAILERS 1st Place in North Division Record: 46-20-3-3 Points: 98 Goals For: 231 (9th) Goals Against: 175 (3rd) Power Play: 46-for-214, 21.5% (7th) Penalty Kill: 202-for-241, 83.8% (10th) Round 1: Defeated Reading 4-1 MAINE MARINERS 2nd Place in North Division Record: 42-21-6-3 Points: 93 Goals For: 223 (T-12th) Goals Against: 177 (4th) Power Play: 55-for-252, 21.8% (5th) Penalty Kill: 217-... Full Story

Nailers Announce Schedule for North Division Final Series

May 7, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced the schedule for the North Division Final Series against the Maine Mariners. The Nailers edged out the Mariners by five points for first place in the North Division during the regular season, so they will have home ice advantage for the second straight round. The series will be played in a 2-3-2 format. Wheeling will host games one and two at WesBanco Arena on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th. Both of those contests wi... Full Story

• Nailers Take Care of Business at Home for 2-0 Series Lead - May 9, 2026
  
• McAllister Delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One - May 8, 2026
  
• Nailers vs. Mariners Playoff Series Preview - May 7, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce Schedule for North Division Final Series - May 7, 2026
  
• Nailers Win Series in Double Overtime Thriller - May 2, 2026
  
• Royals Extend Series by a Whisker - May 1, 2026
  
• Gauthier, Nailers Shut out Reading Again - April 29, 2026
  
• Nailers Defend Home Ice with 5-1 Win in Game Two - April 25, 2026
  
• Nailers Open Series with 4-0 Shutout Win - April 24, 2026
  
• Nailers vs. Royals Playoff Series Preview - April 23, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce 2026 Playoff Roster - April 21, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce Schedule for North Division Semifinal Series - April 19, 2026
  
• Desperate Fuel Steal Regular Season Finale, 4-3 - April 18, 2026
  
• Walleye Beat Wheeling for Only Time All Year - April 17, 2026
  
• Nailers News & Notes - April 16, 2026 - April 16, 2026
  
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Wheeling Nailers forward Zach Urdahl vs. the Maine Mariners
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League: ECHL
Home: Wheeling, West Virginia
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wheeling Nailers site
Schedule: Full Wheeling Nailers Schedule
Statistics: Full Wheeling Nailers Statistics

Tue., May 12		Wheeling at Maine (Playoff Gm. 4)	7:00 p.m.
Mon., May 11		Wheeling at Maine (Playoff Gm. 3)	7:00 p.m.
Sat., May 9	W	Maine 1 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 8	W	Maine 3 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Sat., May 2	W	Wheeling 1 at Reading 0 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final (OT)
Fri., May 1	L	Wheeling 2 at Reading 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
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• Wheeling Defends Its Home Ice For 2-0 Series Lead Over Maine - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 11)
  
• Mariners lose to Nailers in Game 2 of ECHL North Division final - ECHL Portland Press Herald (May 10)
  
• McAllister's Goal Wins Game 1 For Wheeling In Overtime, 4-3 - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 9)
  
• McAllister delivers Overtime Heroics in Game One - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (May 9)
  
• Mariners lose series opener in overtime - ECHL Portland Press Herald (May 9)
  
• Nailers, Mariners Meeting For First Time In Playoffs - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (May 8)
  
• Taylor Gauthier Very Confident Heading Into North Division Championship Series - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 7)
  
• Nailers win in 2OT to advance in playoffs - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (May 4)
  
• Nailers Win Series In Double Overtime Thriller - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 4)
  
• Royals Extend Series by a Whisker - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 2)
  
• Gauthier, Nailers Shut Out Reading Again - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 30)
  
• Nailers Take Commanding 2-0 Lead In North Division Semifinal - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 27)
  
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