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March 22, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC- The Wheeling Nailers are finding their groove once again, and this weekend, they earned their eighth series sweep of the season. Wheeling won all three of its games on the road against the Trois-Rivières Lions at Colisée Videotron, and has now won six straight road contests. Tanner Andrew, Raivis Ansons, and Logan Pietila scored for the Nailers on Sunday afternoon, and Maxim Pavlenko's 26 saves got the 3-1 score to the finish line. The Nailers are 8-1-0 in their last nine games, and could c... Full Story
March 21, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC - Although no fighting majors were assessed, there was plenty of dislike between the Wheeling Nailers and Trois-Rivières Lions on Saturday afternoon at Colisée Vidéotron. The two North Division clubs combined for 152 penalty minutes, which included 13 misconducts. As for the game itself, the Nailers took care of business for the second day in a row. Brayden Edwards scored twice in regulation, then Brent Johnson netted the winning goal at the 1:49 mark of overtime to give Wheeling a 3-2 ... Full Story
March 20, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC- Wheeling Nailers fans quickly learned a few things about newcomer Blake Bennett on Friday night, as the team opened their three-game road series against the Trois-Rivières Lions at Colisée Vidéotron. Bennett became the first Wheeling player to score a hat trick this season, and he did so while leading all players with ten shots on goal. The Nailers needed extra time to earn a second point in the game, but they got it, thanks to Logan Pietila's goal in the fifth round of the shootout. T... Full Story
March 19, 2026 - Last week, the Wheeling Nailers took a gigantic step in solidifying their position at the top of the North Division, as they won two home games over the Adirondack Thunder. Wheeling has a four-point lead over the Maine Mariners and a six-point advantage over Adirondack with five weeks remaining in the regular season. This week, the Nailers will head north of the border to play a three-game road series against the Trois-Rivières Lions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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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.
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Nailers Sweep Lions for Second Time this Season
March 22, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC- The Wheeling Nailers are finding their groove once again, and this weekend, they earned their eighth series sweep of the season. Wheeling won all three of its games on the road against the Trois-Rivières Lions at Colisée Videotron, and has now won six straight road contests. Tanner Andrew, Raivis Ansons, and Logan Pietila scored for the Nailers on Sunday afternoon, and Maxim Pavlenko's 26 saves got the 3-1 score to the finish line. The Nailers are 8-1-0 in their last nine games, and could c... Full StoryMore Wheeling Nailers stories below
Johnson's Overtime Goal Lifts Nailers over Lions
March 21, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC - Although no fighting majors were assessed, there was plenty of dislike between the Wheeling Nailers and Trois-Rivières Lions on Saturday afternoon at Colisée Vidéotron. The two North Division clubs combined for 152 penalty minutes, which included 13 misconducts. As for the game itself, the Nailers took care of business for the second day in a row. Brayden Edwards scored twice in regulation, then Brent Johnson netted the winning goal at the 1:49 mark of overtime to give Wheeling a 3-2 ... Full StoryNailers Win Memorable Debut for Bennett
March 20, 2026 - TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC- Wheeling Nailers fans quickly learned a few things about newcomer Blake Bennett on Friday night, as the team opened their three-game road series against the Trois-Rivières Lions at Colisée Vidéotron. Bennett became the first Wheeling player to score a hat trick this season, and he did so while leading all players with ten shots on goal. The Nailers needed extra time to earn a second point in the game, but they got it, thanks to Logan Pietila's goal in the fifth round of the shootout. T... Full StoryNailers News & Notes - March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 - Last week, the Wheeling Nailers took a gigantic step in solidifying their position at the top of the North Division, as they won two home games over the Adirondack Thunder. Wheeling has a four-point lead over the Maine Mariners and a six-point advantage over Adirondack with five weeks remaining in the regular season. This week, the Nailers will head north of the border to play a three-game road series against the Trois-Rivières Lions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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- Nailers Sweep Lions for Second Time this Season - March 22, 2026
- Johnson's Overtime Goal Lifts Nailers over Lions - March 21, 2026
- Nailers Win Memorable Debut for Bennett - March 20, 2026
- Nailers News & Notes - March 19, 2026 - March 19, 2026
- Third Period in Paradise for Nailers - March 14, 2026
- Gauthier Ties Shutout Record in 4-0 Blanking of Thunder - March 13, 2026
- Nailers & Penguins Trade with Rush & Wranglers - March 13, 2026
- Royals Stump Nailers on Education Day - March 11, 2026
- Nailers News & Notes - March 11, 2026 - March 11, 2026
- Nailers Strike Gold by Sweeping Rush - March 7, 2026
- Nailers Win Second Straight in Rapid City, 4-3 - March 6, 2026
- Taylor Gauthier Sets All-Time Wins Record in Rapid City - March 5, 2026
- Nailers News & Notes - March 4, 2026 - March 4, 2026
- Fort Wayne Steals Overtime Win from Nailers - March 1, 2026
- Komets Spoil Wheeling's Comeback Hopes - February 28, 2026
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Wheeling Nailers defenseman Alexander Kuqali vs. the Trois-Rivières Lions
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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
| Sun., Mar 22 | W | Wheeling 3 at Trois-Rivieres 1 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 21 | W | Wheeling 3 at Trois-Rivieres 2 | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Mar 20 | W | Wheeling 4 at Trois-Rivieres 3 | Final (SO) |
| Sat., Mar 14 | W | Adirondack 2 at Wheeling 4 | Final |
| Fri., Mar 13 | W | Adirondack 0 at Wheeling 4 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 11 | L | Reading 1 at Wheeling 0 | Final |
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Wheeling Nailers Headlines
- COLUMN: Two nights that reminded us why we love sports - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (March 23)
- Nailers Sweep Lions For Second Time This Season - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (March 23)
- Adirondack Thunder drop ECHL weekend pair to first-place Wheeling Nailers - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star (March 15)
- Gauthier ties shutout record in 4-0 blanking of Thunder - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (March 14)
- Gauthier Ties Shutout Record In 4-0 Blanking of Thunder - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (March 14)
- Royals Stump Nailers On Education Day - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (March 12)
- Royals stump Nailers on Education Day - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (March 12)
- Rapid City Rush loses on Saturday, March 7, against Wheeling - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 9)
- Rapid City Rush loses against Wheeling - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 7)
- Nailers head west for series with Rapid City - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (March 5)
- Dufour saves Komets road streak with two goals against Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 2)
- Brown scores twice as Komets hold off Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 1)
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