Nailers bring back Kohls

WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are announced they have re-signed forward Lucas Kohls to a contract for the 2019-20 season.

Kohls, 25, made his professional debut with the Nailers in the spring, appearing in five games, following the conclusion of his collegiate career. He had a memorable first game in Wheeling, as he netted his first career goal as part of a five-goal rally, which saw the Nailers erase a 4-1 deficit for a 6-4 victory over division rival Fort Wayne. The Forest Lake, Minnesota native also notched a point in his final game of the season, as he dished out an assist against the Indy Fuel on April 6.

Prior to turning pro, Kohls played four seasons of college hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he amassed 60 points (18g-42a) in 99 games. His best season with the Blugolds was his senior year of 2018-19, when he led the team in assists (15) and points (24), while tying for the team lead in goals (9).