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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 Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule & Roster

October 2, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers have announced their 2026 training camp schedule and roster. The Nailers will open their 2026 training camp on Saturday, October 3rd. The team will be separated into two groups during training camp - Team Black and Team Gold. These groups will be reflected during practices throughout the week, as well as during the Black vs. Gold Scrimmage on Wednesday, October 7th. The groups will alternate who is on the ice first each day, and the team not on the ice will be doing a workout in the gym... Full Story

Nailers Sign Zach Bannister

September 10, 2026 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their 22nd player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Zach Bannister to an ECHL contract. Bannister, 27, is set to begin his third full season in the ECHL, and the Nailers become his sixth team. Zach began his professional career in the spring of 2024, following the conclusion of his collegiate playing career. The forward distributed one assist in two games with the Norfolk Admirals, before joining the Adirondack Thunder that summer. Bannis... Full Story

Nailers Sign Tanner Hartman

September 9, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their 21st player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Tanner Hartman to an ECHL contract. Hartman, 24, is ready to begin his professional career, following four years of college hockey. Tanner played his first two college seasons at Hobart College (Division III), where he enjoyed tremendous success both individually and with the team. The Statesmen won back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Hartman was named to the ... Full Story

Nailers Re-Sign Mike Posma

September 8, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their 20th player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has re-signed forward Mike Posma to an ECHL contract. Posma, 24, returns for his second season with the Nailers. Mike had a great rookie season, as he finished second among Wheeling rookies with 13 goals, third among rookies on the club with 26 points, and tied for second on the team overall with a +19 rating. After scoring his first professional goal on opening night at Cincinnati, the forward caught fire ... Full Story

• Nailers Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule & Roster - October 2, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Zach Bannister - September 10, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Tanner Hartman - September 9, 2026
  
• Nailers Re-Sign Mike Posma - September 8, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Scott Kirton - September 2, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Nick McCarry - September 1, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Philip Svedebäck - August 31, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Kolby Johnson - August 27, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Cam Cook - August 26, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Ryan Pitoscia - August 25, 2026
  
• Nailers Re-Sign Tristan Thompson - August 24, 2026
  
• Nailers Acquire Robby Drazner's Rights from Kalamazoo - August 20, 2026
  
• Nailers Sign Chris Dodero - August 19, 2026
  
• Nailers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule - August 18, 2026
  
• Nailers Re-Sign Craig Armstrong - August 17, 2026
  
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Forward Zach Bannister with the Reading Royals
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League: ECHL
Home: Wheeling, West Virginia
Affiliation: Columbus Blue Jackets
Website: Wheeling Nailers site
Schedule: Full Wheeling Nailers Schedule
Statistics: Full Wheeling Nailers Statistics

Sat., May 30	L	Florida 6 at Wheeling 1 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Fri., May 29	W	Florida 2 at Wheeling 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
Wed., May 27	L	Florida 5 at Wheeling 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., May 23	L	Wheeling 0 at Florida 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 22	L	Wheeling 1 at Florida 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Mon., May 18	W	Maine 3 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final
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• Nailers open camp - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (October 5)
  
• ECHL's Wheeling Nailers Embrace Their Dark Side With New Black-and-Red Alternate Jerseys - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (September 3)
  
• Nailers Re-Sign Nick McCarry - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (September 2)
  
• Nailers Sign Philip Svedebck - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (September 1)
  
• Laviolette III following father's footsteps as assistant coach with Wheeling in ECHL - ECHL NHL.com (August 29)
  
• Nailers Sign Chris Dodero - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (August 20)
  
• Nailers Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (August 19)
  
• Komets announce preseason doubleheader with Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (August 19)
  
• Nailers Re-Sign Craig Armstrong - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (August 18)
  
• Nailers name Peter Laviolette III as assistant coach - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (August 12)
  
• Nailers Sign Veteran Justin Taylor - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (August 11)
  
• Nailers Acquire Two Forwards From Wichita - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (August 8)
  
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