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October 12, 2019 - CINCINNATI, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones were a dominant team on home ice last season, but for two periods on Saturday, the Wheeling Nailers had them on the ropes. Myles Powell and Willy Smith built a 2-0 lead, only to see Cincinnati rattle off four straight goals for a 4-2 comeback win at U.S. Bank Arena.
The Nailers scored the first goal of the season, as a former Cyclone made a quick impression on his new team. Nick Saracino chased down a loose puck in the left corner, then curled behind the net. Myles Powell alertly w... Full Story
October 11, 2019 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are pleased to announce their roster and captains for the 2019-20 season. The roster consists of 23 players - 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goaltenders.
Friday began with the selections of the team captains. The captain is forward Nick Saracino, who wears the "C" for the second straight season in Wheeling. Saracino amassed 37 points in 27 games with the Nailers last year, before joining the AHL's Binghamton Devils after the ho... Full Story
October 5, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN - Offense was the name of the game during the weekend series between the Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets, as the two Central Division rivals combined to score 20 goals in two games. However, the goaltenders rose to the occasion in Saturday night's shootout. Alex D'Orio and Cole Kehler combined to stop 19 of 22 shooters, with Brady Shaw's 11th round attempt found the twine, lifting Fort Wayne to the 6-5 home ice win. Brandon Hawkins and Christopher Brown both notched three points for the Nailers.
Fort... Full Story
October 4, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets waited all summer to get back into action, and they put on a show of nine goals, 71 shots, and five fights at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Wheeling erased an early 2-0 deficit by scoring four straight goals, including a hat trick by Brandon Hawkins. However, the Komets also had a comeback in them, as they tied the game late, then skated away with a 5-4 overtime victory on Shane Bennett's goal.
The Komets were quick to get onto the scoreboard, as they lit t... Full Story
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Cyclones Rally in Third for Comeback Win
October 12, 2019 - CINCINNATI, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones were a dominant team on home ice last season, but for two periods on Saturday, the Wheeling Nailers had them on the ropes. Myles Powell and Willy Smith built a 2-0 lead, only to see Cincinnati rattle off four straight goals for a 4-2 comeback win at U.S. Bank Arena.
The Nailers scored the first goal of the season, as a former Cyclone made a quick impression on his new team. Nick Saracino chased down a loose puck in the left corner, then curled behind the net. Myles Powell alertly w... Full StoryMore Wheeling Nailers stories below
Nailers Announce 2019-20 Roster & Captains
October 11, 2019 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are pleased to announce their roster and captains for the 2019-20 season. The roster consists of 23 players - 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goaltenders.
Friday began with the selections of the team captains. The captain is forward Nick Saracino, who wears the "C" for the second straight season in Wheeling. Saracino amassed 37 points in 27 games with the Nailers last year, before joining the AHL's Binghamton Devils after the ho... Full StoryMarathon Shootout Goes to Fort Wayne
October 5, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN - Offense was the name of the game during the weekend series between the Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets, as the two Central Division rivals combined to score 20 goals in two games. However, the goaltenders rose to the occasion in Saturday night's shootout. Alex D'Orio and Cole Kehler combined to stop 19 of 22 shooters, with Brady Shaw's 11th round attempt found the twine, lifting Fort Wayne to the 6-5 home ice win. Brandon Hawkins and Christopher Brown both notched three points for the Nailers.
Fort... Full StoryKomets Win Wild One in Overtime to Open Preseason
October 4, 2019 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets waited all summer to get back into action, and they put on a show of nine goals, 71 shots, and five fights at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Wheeling erased an early 2-0 deficit by scoring four straight goals, including a hat trick by Brandon Hawkins. However, the Komets also had a comeback in them, as they tied the game late, then skated away with a 5-4 overtime victory on Shane Bennett's goal.
The Komets were quick to get onto the scoreboard, as they lit t... Full StoryWheeling Nailers News
- Cyclones Rally in Third for Comeback Win - October 12, 2019
- Nailers Announce 2019-20 Roster & Captains - October 11, 2019
- Marathon Shootout Goes to Fort Wayne - October 5, 2019
- Komets Win Wild One in Overtime to Open Preseason - October 4, 2019
- Nailers Receive D'Orio & Scarfo from Penguins - October 3, 2019
- Nailers Sign Cam Brown - October 1, 2019
- Nailers Announce 2019 Training Camp Roster & Schedule - September 30, 2019
- Nailers, WesBanco Arena Announce Preseason Venue Change - September 26, 2019
- Nailers Name Gene Reilly as Assistant Coach - September 4, 2019
- Nailers Re-Sign Nick Saracino - August 13, 2019
- Nailers Trade Lacroix's Rights to Greenville - August 7, 2019
- Nailers Re-Sign Aaron Titcomb - August 6, 2019
- Nailers Re-Sign Craig Skudalski - July 31, 2019
- Nailers Re-Sign Brad Drobot - July 26, 2019
- Nailers Re-Sign Alec Butcher - July 24, 2019
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Jake Schultz of the Wheeling Nailers (right) vs. the Fort Wayne Komets
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Wheeling Nailers Minor League Hockey
League: ECHLHome: Wheeling, West Virginia
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wheeling Nailers site
Schedule: Full Wheeling Nailers Schedule
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Wheeling Nailers Scoreboard
| Sat., Oct 12 | L | Wheeling 2 at Cincinnati 4 | Final |
| Sun., Apr 7 | L | Wheeling 2 at Fort Wayne 5 | Final |
| Sat., Apr 6 | L | Indy 5 at Wheeling 4 | Final (SO) |
| Fri., Apr 5 | L | Toledo 5 at Wheeling 3 | Final |
| Sun., Mar 31 | W | Kalamazoo 0 at Wheeling 1 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 30 | L | Wheeling 2 at Reading 3 | Final (SO) |
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Wheeling Nailers Headlines
- Sunday Sit-Down: Wheeling Nailers - ECHL WTRF (October 14)
- Nailers Fall in Opener - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (October 13)
- Cyclones Rally in Third for Comeback Win - ECHL WTRF (October 13)
- Nailers Announce Roster & Captains - ECHL WTRF (October 12)
- WesBanco Arena expected to be ready for Nailers season - ECHL WTRF (October 11)
- WesBanco Arena expected to be ready for Nailers season - ECHL WTRF (October 11)
- Nailers Ready For 28th Season - ECHL WTRF (October 10)
- Analyzing Komets' preseason games - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 6)
- Saturday Gallery: Komets vs. Wheeling Nailers - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 6)
- Komets go 2-0-0 in preseason - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 6)
- K's need to be consistent - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 6)
- Nailers Drop Preseason Tilt to Komets in Overtime - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (October 5)
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