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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.

Third Period in Paradise for Nailers

March 14, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers took care of business in a big way at WesBanco Arena this weekend, as they swept a two-game series against the Adirondack Thunder. On Saturday night, the Nailers erased a 2-1 deficit with three goals in the third period to take down the Thunder, 4-2. Jack Works tied the tilt, Matty De St. Phalle scored the game winner, and Raivis Ansons added shorthanded insurance. Wheeling continues to lead the Maine Mariners by five points for first place in the North Division, while the lead over Adirond... Full Story

Gauthier Ties Shutout Record in 4-0 Blanking of Thunder

March 13, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- Taylor Gauthier has edited the record book for the Wheeling Nailers once again. On Friday night at WesBanco Arena, the club's all-time record holder in career wins tied the record for most career shutouts. Gauthier denied all 29 shots by the Adirondack Thunder to earn his ninth shutout in a Wheeling uniform. He is currently tied at the top with Peter Delmas. Taylor's teammates gave him plenty of offensive support with four goals, as Max Graham and Raivis Ansons both recorded two-point nights. The Nailers' 4-0 v... Full Story

Nailers & Penguins Trade with Rush & Wranglers

March 13, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a set of transactions, which all take effect immediately. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have acquired forward Blake Bennett from the Calgary Wranglers. In a separate transaction, Wheeling has traded forward Cole Tymkin, defenseman Eric Parker, and a player to be named later. Bennett, 27, has had an exceptional career with Rush, as he has racked up 85 goals, 86 assists, and 171 points in 180 games. Blake began his pro c... Full Story

Royals Stump Nailers on Education Day

March 11, 2026 - WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers played host to their annual Education Day game on Wednesday morning at WesBanco Arena, and a crowd of 4,803 students were taught a lesson in defense and goaltending. Connor Kurth scored the lone goal of the game midway through the third period on a power play for the Reading Royals, who skated away with a 1-0 road win. Wheeling struggled to get the legs going in the first period, but Taylor Gauthier was dialed in early, as the two sides played to a scoreless draw, while the Royals led in... Full Story

• 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
  
• Wheeling Whips Wings, 7-2 - February 27, 2026
  
• Komets Power Back to Beat Wheeling, 6-3 - February 25, 2026
  
• Nailers News & Notes - February 25, 2026 - February 25, 2026
  
• Reading Prevails in Marathon 14-Round Shootout - February 15, 2026
  
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Wheeling Nailers' Taylor Gauthier and Daniel Laatsch on game night
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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

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
Sat., Mar 7	W	Wheeling 3 at Rapid City 1	Final
Fri., Mar 6	W	Wheeling 4 at Rapid City 3	Final
Wed., Mar 4	W	Wheeling 4 at Rapid City 3	Final (SO)
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• 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)
  
• Wrapping up the Komets win on Saturday against Wheeling - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 1)
  
• Brown goal saves Komets from Wheeling comeback - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 1)
  
• Pregame blog: Wheeling Nailers (31-14-5) at Komets (30-14-8) - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 1)
  
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