Brady Tomlak is a Lieutenant in the Air Force, Lawton Courtnall of Western Michigan University continues his family's legacy by playing pro hockey, Tyler Drevitch was a captain at Merrimack College, and Nick Rivera was a captain at Minnesota State University, Mankato. #15 F Shaw Boomhower He, Matt Miller, and Matt Foley will all shed the rookie tag, as they look to continue their strong play at the pro level. Both have spent time in the AHL, including MacPherson last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. 2021-22 Wheeling Nailers [ECHL] Photo Gallery Matthew Alfaro. By using the Service, you . Wheeling will play a home-and-home series against the Fort Wayne Komets on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th. D Matt Foley "Matt Foley is a heart and soul teammate, and we saw that first hand in Jacksonville, when he got hurt, but stayed out there and blocked two shots," Army said. Guindon posted a winning record in all eight of those seasons, including a pair of 32-win campaigns with Drummondville and Rimouski. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their third player signing of the 2021 offseason. First, on January 31st, he assisted on all four of the team's goals in a 4-3 comeback win over the Indy Fuel. Wheeling Nailers ECHL Change Team Team Facts Plays in ECHL Team colours Red + Black + White + Gold Town Wheeling, WV, USA Founded 1988 ROSTER STATS 2021-2022 Roster 2021-2022 Team Staff Head Coach Derek Army Asst. The Wheeling Nailers will open the 2020-21 regular season on Saturday, December 12th at 7:10, when they play host to the Indy Fuel. #24 D Josh Maniscalco Louis-Philip earned more hardware at McGill, as he was named USports (OUA East) Goaltender of the Year twice, and was named to the USports (OUA East) First All-Star Team twice. F Cam Hausinger Matt's junior hockey journey took him all the way to Merritt, British Columbia in the BCHL, then to Bloomington, Illinois in the USHL. By using the Service, Boomhower, 24, returns to Wheeling, where he spent the 2021-22 season. Drake, 26, is playing in his third full season of professional hockey, having spent the majority of his career with the Royals. On the blueline, Dylan MacPherson and Adam Smith will be looked at as two key leaders, as both enter their third pro seasons and second with the Nailers. #10 D Alex Stevens "From the coaches to the players, the Wheeling organization is on the upswing, and I am excited to be part of that," Saigeon said. F Pierrick Dub D'Orio went 5-4-0 in 11 games with Wheeling, but is currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. "Tyler Drevitch took big strides as a player for us last season," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. If a player does receive a qualifying offer, that offer remains open for acceptance until August 9th. "The atmosphere at the final game of the season was pretty special, and I want to do whatever I can to get the city excited about Nailers hockey. denotes that the player only appeared in the playoffs. D Jake Flegel WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Daniel Barker has been named the athletic trainer for the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. Ohio State's top defensive scorer Matt Miller is set to make his pro debut with the Nailers, in addition to Matt Foley out of Yale University and Shane Kuzmeski out of Clarkson University. Wheeling Nailers ECHL Change Team Team Facts Plays in ECHL Team colours Red + Black + White + Gold Town Wheeling, WV, USA Founded 1988 ROSTER STATS 2020-2021 Roster 2020-2021 Team Staff Head Coach Derek Army Head Coach Mark French Asst. Barker is in his third season as the Nailers' Athletic Trainer. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. I can't wait to see WesBanco Arena packed, so that we can do good things for our fans, while helping the team and the city continue to come together. Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has signed forward Matt Alfaro to a professional tryout agreement. The Nailers placed four players on their Playoff Eligible List, as these four players are currently in the AHL, but one of them could be utilized to fill the final open roster spot. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Patrick Watling has been selected for the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. Tim Doherty built off of a strong rookie season to finish fourth on the club in scoring with 17 goals, 28 assists, and 45 points, with 28 of his 45 points coming during the final three months of the campaign. Prior to turning pro, the Toronto, Ontario native played four seasons of junior hockey - all as a member of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. Joe Murdaca joined the team earlier in the day, and stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced for Team Gold, then went 4-for-6 in the shootout. The 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Jacksonville Icemen on Monday, January 17 at 7:30 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Brandon Halverson has also spent significant time in the AHL, primarily with the Hartford Wolf Pack, while also appearing in an NHL game with the New York Rangers. #2 D Dylan MacPherson WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that defenseman Josh Maniscalco has been named to the 2021-22 ECHL All-Rookie Team. Guindon finished his second pro season with a 9-5-2 ECHL record, and also earned the opportunity to play in four AHL games with the Laval Rocket. He also suited up twice for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals in 2019-20. #26 F Matt Ustaski WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their roster for the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. *Site is best viewed using Google Chrome Browser. Duquette was a rookie with the Nailers last season, and is one of only two returning players from that squad. The Sherbrooke, Qubec native proceeded to lead the QMJHL in saves (1478) during 2017-18. Jesse Lees saw his 2020-21 campaign take off like a rocket when he arrived in Nail City, as he racked up ten goals and 16 points in 27 games. Tyler Drevitch was one of three Nailers to hit the 100-penalty minute mark, while he upped his offensive totals from his first year. Daniel is the first Nailers Athletic Trainer to be selected to the ECHL All-Star Classic. Guindon, 26, played an instrumental role in bringing the Nailers to the cusp of reaching the playoffs for the first time in six seasons, as he won all three of his starts last week. Fort Wayne is celebrating its 70th season of the Komets, while playing its tenth season in the ECHL. 6-foot-6 Matt Ustaski has also played in the ECHL before, as he comes in with 17 points in 36 career games. "Tim Doherty came in and delivered for us last season, and was a great fit in our locker room," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. "I take a lot of pride in my work ethic, and I want to play the full game as hard as I can. In 42 career games with Wheeling, DOrio has amassed a 3.31 goals against average, .892 save percentage, one shutout and a 14-21-3 record. League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2022-23-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. The 20-year-old defenseman recorded four shots and no points in those exhibition contests. Jesse Lees hopes to pick up where he left off last season, when he became the sixth rookie defenseman in team history to score double digit goals in a season. Season memberships are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. F Flix Par Cloud State University for the 2020-21 campaign. 2014-15 was one of Louis-Philip's most memorable seasons, as he was acquired by the Ocanic, who went on to win the President's Cup, thanks to his 11-1 record in the playoffs. F Sean Josling "I am really excited to be back in Wheeling, where I was able to gain lots of confidence, knowing the organization and the coaching staff," Alfaro said. Bobby Hampton worked extremely hard from the outset, as he came to training camp with a tryout, and turned that into 17 points in 50 games. Jesse Lees saw his 2020-21 campaign take off like a rocket when he arrived in Nail City, as he racked up ten goals and 16 points in 27 games. Ice level access is not permitted. Position: Forward. Patrick has also appeared in five AHL games this season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Syracuse Crunch. He plays the game the right way, and we look forward to him continuing that this season." The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff. Coach Derek Army Asst. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2022 Protected List. Prior to turning pro, the Middleboro, Massachusetts native attended Merrimack College, where he majored in Communications/Sports Management, while playing four years of college hockey for the Warriors. 13 F Matthew Quercia All home games will begin at 7:10. Cam Hausinger and Felix Par played their junior hockey on different sides of the continent, but both bring a mixture of skill and toughness to the table. Last year, Jared accumulated seven points at St. This is the 30th season of hockey in Wheeling, as the Thunderbirds and Nailers have spent their entire legacy in the ECHL. Teams that extend a valid qualifying offer to a non-veteran player shall retain the rights to that qualified player for one playing season. Wheeling has signed defenseman Ivan Chukarov to an ECHL contract. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Ice-skating rink planned at Franciscan Square, Brown and Vance pushing passes of Railway Safety, New position will help business at local airport, Greenhouses at Marshall County schools now open, VIDEO: Black bear surprises principal at school dumpster, Steubenville crowned 5A OVAC champs over John Marshall, Shadyside wins first OVAC title since 1994, Caldwell wins 3A OVAC title game over Martins Ferry, Oak Glen wins 3rd consecutive OVAC 4A championship. Sean Josling finished his rookie campaign with a bang by recording a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the season finale. This is the third time that the Nailers and Komets will do battle in the preseason, as they previously met in 2013 and 2019. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 11th player signing of the 2021 offseason. The following year, Ethan suited up in three road games, as Wheeling visited Reading, Indy, and Toledo during a December trip. Prior to his time with the Nittany Lions, the Plymouth, Minnesota native played parts of three seasons of junior hockey in the USHL with the Green Bay Gamblers, Sioux Falls Stampede, and Dubuque Fighting Saints. During his junior year, Penn State was the Big Ten Regular Season Champion. D Josh Victor League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2021-22-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. DJ Abisalih puts on the headset for his 11th season as the Voice of the Nailers, and will be calling the action for every game. The Nailers will open their 2021 training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry on Monday, October 11th at 12:10 p.m. "I'm super excited and very motivated, as I can see that Derek Army is building something special here, and I want to help this team make a push for the playoffs," Drevitch said. Prior to turning pro, the Sharon, Ontario native attended Bowling Green State University, where he majored in Business, while playing four years of college hockey for the Falcons. Six of his ten points came in one game - a 7-3 Fort Wayne win on March 27th. To purchase yours or to get more information, visit wheelingnailers.com or call (304) 234-GOAL. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 14th player signing of the 2021 offseason. It's awesome to know that a few of the guys are returning, which will be great for our chemistry, and I am excited to see what WesBanco Arena is like this year when it is packed with fans.". The last time Starrett played a full season in the ECHL was in 2017-18, when he was an all-star with the Wichita Thunder. #17 F Brandon Saigeon 27 F Sean Josling Brandon also enjoyed success against the Allen Americans, as he collected a pair of multi-point games in January, including a two-goal effort in a shootout win. Flegel has prior experience in the ECHL, as do Ivan Chukarov and Josh Victor, who join the squad. The opposition for round one is the second place Fort Wayne Komets, who turned in a record of 40-25-6-1, which was good for 87 points. W H E E L I N G N A I L E R S B O O S T E R C L U B. of Hockey Operations Mark French The following year, Chukarov accumulated one goal, seven assists, and eight points in 38 games, with his lone tally being a game winner at Reading. Starting in the crease, the Nailers have three netminders who all have professional experience. Starting in the crease, both netminders are returning players, and both hail from the same province - Qubec. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 15th player signing of the 2021 offseason. . Goaltender Tommy Nappier and defenseman Niclas Almari are currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, forward Matt Alfaro is currently with the Abbotsford Canucks, and forward Nick Hutchison is currently with the Manitoba Moose. The Wheeling Nailers are a professional ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, . Wheeling has acquired forward Shaw Boomhower from the Kansas City Mavericks in exchange for forward Luke Santerno. 5. The roster consists of 20 players. Eight players were tendered qualifying offers for Wheeling. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their season opening roster for the 2020-21 season. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their list of players who received qualifying offers for the summer of 2021. Matt Alfaro and Sean Josling had standout starts to their pro careers, as they ranked fourth and 16th respectively in rookie scoring. Season memberships are available for the 2020-21 season. Cookie disclaimer. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. Tim Doherty also had his first year of pro hockey end successfully, as he collected seven goals in 14 games in a Wheeling uniform. Prior to turning pro, Hutchison attended Canisius College for four years, where he majored in Sport Management, while playing for the Golden Griffins. A red ribbon marks the 30 years, with 1992 written on the left and 2022 written on the right. No more than four of the eight can be veterans (260 regular season professional hockey games), players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded, and if a player signs a contract prior to July 23rd, that team does not have to extend a qualifying offer to said player. Jake Flegel is one of the new names on defense, and he already made a name for himself in training camp with the Baby Pens, as he dropped the gloves twice. The Nailers want you to join #NailersArmy and get your playoff tickets now by visiting wheelingnailers.com or by calling (304) 234-GOAL. "Ryan Kuwabara has a great hockey background with lots of valuable experience both as a coach and as a player," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Birks played for Wheeling in 2018-19, then was involved in an NHL trade, which led him to the Rapid City Rush last season. 37 G Tommy Nappier WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Ending Roster for the Summer of 2021. This is the eighth ECHL playoff appearance for the Komets, who captured the Kelly Cup in 2021. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. He followed that up by amassing 92 points in 68 regular season games, then adding 16 postseason points to help Oshawa reach the conference final. This season will feature ten head-to-head tilts, including both home openers - October 23rd in Fort Wayne and November 6th in Wheeling. Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Matt Miller to an ECHL contract. All home games will begin at 7:10. "Louis-Philip Guindon is a pleasure to coach, and we were fortunate to get him this past season," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. The brothers were teammates with the Lvis Commandeurs in 2015-16. Red was the team's primary color from its inception in 1992, through the team's name change from Thunderbirds to Nailers in 1996, until the change to Vegas gold in 2012. The native of East Palestine, Ohio has spent the majority of his hockey career in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. As a result of these additional roster spots, ECHL teams will be allowed to dress two additional skaters for each game, raising the lineup limit to 18 skaters and two goaltenders. Halverson spent last season with the Norfolk Admirals, and posted a .904 save percentage. Dylan MacPherson Captains Team, as Wheeling Begins Season 30 on Saturday WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Opening Roster for the 2021-22 season - the 30th season of professional hockey in the Ohio Valley. Rounding out the blueliners is Alex Stevens out of Penn State University, who pairs a powerful slap shot with a hard all-around game. Barker graduated in 2018 with his Masters of Science from California University of Pennsylvania. "I'm excited to get back to Wheeling, and I love that we're bringing back a lot of the group that we had this past season," Foley said. WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Ending Roster for the Summer of 2021. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2021 preseason. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. There is another returning player among the forwards, which will be exciting for the fans, as Tyler Drevitch is back for his second campaign wearing black and Vegas gold. In his career, Adam has played 100 ECHL games, and collected four goals, 16 assists, and 20 points. Patrick Watling notched 89 points in 103 ECHL games with Orlando and Tulsa, and he returns to the pro ranks after two seasons at the University of New Brunswick. To learn more about our use of . On the blueline, Dylan MacPherson and Adam Smith will be looked at as two key leaders, as both enter their third pro seasons and second with the Nailers. Last season, he had some standout performances for us, and we look to see that continue, as we push toward the Kelly Cup." #25 F Bobby Hampton Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? Cam's older brother Kenny recently completed his collegiate career at U-Mass Lowell, while his older brother Christian recently completed his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. F Felix Par Starting in the crease, the Nailers have one familiar face and one new face to start their training camp. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 2022-23 Wheeling Nailers playing in the ECHL. Photo Gallery [32 photos of 53 players] Coach Brad Drobot Athletic Trainer Daniel Barker Dir. From this list, teams are entitled to reserve rights to the maximum of eight players, by extending a qualifying offer to them by July 23rd. On the blueline, there are two familiar faces in Dane Birks and Marc-Olivier Duquette. Wheeling and Fort Wayne have only been in the same division for four of the ten seasons. Watling has amassed 137 points in 154 career ECHL games. It is also his fifth professional season, as he played parts three seasons for the Orlando Solar Bears, which included AHL time with the Toronto Marlies. 6-foot-6 Matt Ustaski has also played in the ECHL before, as he comes in with 17 points in 36 career games. Team roster No. 41 F Tyler Drevitch Prior to turning pro at the start of 2019-20, Almeida put up impressive numbers while playing in the Western Hockey League. Tyler Drevitch has quickly become a fan favorite, and is ready to get under the skin of more Central Division foes in season two. "Derek Army is building a winning culture here, and I am very motivated to help us win more games, while growing as a player and producing more. In addition to winning five JIHL championships and two World Championships, one of Ryan's biggest highlights was scoring two goals for Japan in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Preseason Game #1 vs. Fort Wayne, at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. We also couldn't ask for a better scenario than to have two former Wheeling players on our coaching staff, as they understand how much the community means to this team." "Seeing the video message after our 1,000th win stuck out to me a lot, because it showed the tradition and the people that have come through here.
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