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November 6, 2025 - GREENSBORO, NC - The Wheeling Nailers took on a brand new opponent for the first time on Thursday night, as they took on the expansion Greensboro Gargoyles at First Horizon Coliseum. Wheeling cruised out to a 3-0 lead in the first half of the match, then held on at the end for a 4-2 triumph. Jake Smith won his ECHL debut with 24 saves, and the Nailers got goals from four different players.
The Nailers notched the lone goal of the first period, and it came at the 6:36 mark. Jordan Kaplan started the play from his own end, ... Full Story
November 6, 2025 - This past weekend was everything the Wheeling Nailers could have hoped for, as the home season began at WesBanco Arena. On Saturday night, a sellout crowd was treated to a jaw-dropping performance by Grace Good, in addition to a 3-2 victory over the Norfolk Admirals. On Sunday afternoon, the Nailers were down but not out, as they rallied back from a 2-0 deficit to take down the Admirals, 3-2 in overtime. This week, Wheeling takes its 4-1-0 record to Greensboro, North Carolina for three games with the expansion Gargoyles on T... Full Story
November 2, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers had a thrilling first weekend at WesBanco Arena, and it was capped off with some overtime magic on Sunday afternoon. Wheeling trailed 2-0 early, then fended off a barrage of shots in the third period, before Max Graham delivered the winning goal at the 2:25 mark of overtime. The Nailers beat the Norfolk Admirals 3-2 for the second day in a row, and improved to 4-0-1 on the young season. Maxim Pavlenko was tremendous in goal with 33 saves.
Three goals were scored in the opening ten minut... Full Story
November 1, 2025 - WHEELING, WV- For the third straight season, the Wheeling Nailers opened their home campaign with a sellout crowd, as 4,839 fans packed WesBanco Arena on Saturday night. For the third straight year and 23rd time in history, Wheeling fans left the home opener with smiles on their faces, thanks to a win by their team. Brent Johnson, Bogdans Hodass, and Max Graham scored for the Nailers, who avenged their playoff defeat by knocking off the Norfolk Admirals, 3-2.
The sellout crowd had something to cheer about right off of the... Full Story
The Wheeling Nailers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, they are a member of the ECHL.
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Nailers Double up Gargoyles in Series Opener
November 6, 2025 - GREENSBORO, NC - The Wheeling Nailers took on a brand new opponent for the first time on Thursday night, as they took on the expansion Greensboro Gargoyles at First Horizon Coliseum. Wheeling cruised out to a 3-0 lead in the first half of the match, then held on at the end for a 4-2 triumph. Jake Smith won his ECHL debut with 24 saves, and the Nailers got goals from four different players.
The Nailers notched the lone goal of the first period, and it came at the 6:36 mark. Jordan Kaplan started the play from his own end, ... Full StoryMore Wheeling Nailers stories below
Nailers News & Notes - November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025 - This past weekend was everything the Wheeling Nailers could have hoped for, as the home season began at WesBanco Arena. On Saturday night, a sellout crowd was treated to a jaw-dropping performance by Grace Good, in addition to a 3-2 victory over the Norfolk Admirals. On Sunday afternoon, the Nailers were down but not out, as they rallied back from a 2-0 deficit to take down the Admirals, 3-2 in overtime. This week, Wheeling takes its 4-1-0 record to Greensboro, North Carolina for three games with the expansion Gargoyles on T... Full StoryNailers Get a Win for the Maxes
November 2, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers had a thrilling first weekend at WesBanco Arena, and it was capped off with some overtime magic on Sunday afternoon. Wheeling trailed 2-0 early, then fended off a barrage of shots in the third period, before Max Graham delivered the winning goal at the 2:25 mark of overtime. The Nailers beat the Norfolk Admirals 3-2 for the second day in a row, and improved to 4-0-1 on the young season. Maxim Pavlenko was tremendous in goal with 33 saves.
Three goals were scored in the opening ten minut... Full StorySellout Crowd Treated to Home-Opening Victory
November 1, 2025 - WHEELING, WV- For the third straight season, the Wheeling Nailers opened their home campaign with a sellout crowd, as 4,839 fans packed WesBanco Arena on Saturday night. For the third straight year and 23rd time in history, Wheeling fans left the home opener with smiles on their faces, thanks to a win by their team. Brent Johnson, Bogdans Hodass, and Max Graham scored for the Nailers, who avenged their playoff defeat by knocking off the Norfolk Admirals, 3-2.
The sellout crowd had something to cheer about right off of the... Full StoryWheeling Nailers News
- Nailers Double up Gargoyles in Series Opener - November 6, 2025
- Nailers News & Notes - November 6, 2025 - November 6, 2025
- Nailers Get a Win for the Maxes - November 2, 2025
- Sellout Crowd Treated to Home-Opening Victory - November 1, 2025
- Nailers Acquire Defenseman Eric Parker in Trade with Norfolk - October 31, 2025
- Nailers News & Notes - October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2025
- Nailers Name Matthew Quercia as Team Captain - October 29, 2025
- Pietila Pushes Nailers to Overtime Victory - October 26, 2025
- Nailers Fall in Maine, 7-3 - October 25, 2025
- Nailers News & Notes - October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025
- Electric Ending for Nailers on Opening Night - October 18, 2025
- Nailers Announce 2025-26 Season-Opening Roster - October 16, 2025
- Nailers Acquire Connor Lockhart from Bloomington - October 14, 2025
- Greenville Wins Diamond Anniversary Pro Classic, 3-0 - October 11, 2025
- Nailers Receive Pavlenko & Breazeale from Penguins - October 10, 2025
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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 Statistics: Full Wheeling Nailers Statistics
Wheeling Nailers Scoreboard
| Sat., Nov 8 | Wheeling at Greensboro | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Nov 7 | Wheeling at Greensboro | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Thu., Nov 6 | W | Wheeling 4 at Greensboro 2 | Final |
| Sun., Nov 2 | W | Norfolk 2 at Wheeling 3 | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Nov 1 | W | Norfolk 2 at Wheeling 3 | Final |
| Sun., Oct 26 | W | Wheeling 5 at Maine 4 | Final (OT) |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Wheeling Nailers Schedule and Results | |||
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Wheeling Nailers Headlines
- Nailers double up Gargoyles in opener of three-game set - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (November 7)
- Nailers Win Overtime Thriller To Sweep a Pair From Norfolk - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (November 3)
- Admirals lose in OT as Wheeling rallies to sweep 2-game series - ECHL Virginian Pilot (November 3)
- Admirals' comeback falls short in Wheeling - ECHL Virginian Pilot (November 2)
- Admirals' comeback falls short in Wheeling - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (November 2)
- Nailers acquire defenseman Eric Parker in trade with Norfolk Admirals receive David Jankowski's rights from Wheeling - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (November 1)
- Mariners rally in 3rd period, but fall to Nailers in OT - ECHL Portland Press Herald (October 27)
- Maine Mariners rout Wheeling - ECHL Portland Press Herald (October 26)
- Electric Ending for Nailers in Opening Night Victory at Cincinnati - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (October 20)
- Nailers acquire Connor Lockhart from Bloomington - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (October 15)
- Nailers get Pavlenko, Breazeale from W-B/S - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (October 11)
- Wheeling Nailers return to ice for 2025-26 training camp - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (October 7)
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