Jankowski back with Nailers

WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the team has re-signed forward David Jankowski to a contract for the 2024-25 season.

Jankowski, 27, is coming off of a strong rookie season, as he finished tied for fifth overall on the club, and first among first-year players, with 37 points (11g-26a). His five power-play goals ranked tied for second on the team and his 13 power-play points were tied for fourth. In the playoffs, he notched a point in each of the four wins over Indy in round one.

The native of Dundas, Ontario made his professional debut with the Nailers at the end of the 2022-23 season, and promptly racked up six points in his first seven games. Prior to turning pro, Jankowski played five seasons of college hockey at St. Lawrence University and Michigan Tech. One of Jankowski's best moments in college took place during the 2020-21 campaign, when St. Lawrence captured the ECAC Tournament championship with back-to-back overtime wins over Colgate and Quinnipiac. Jankowski scored the overtime goal to win the title and added an assist earlier in that contest. The following year, he was named team captain, and went on to have his most productive season, as he finished third on the Saints with 16 points. From a personal standpoint, the Jankowski family has been tied to hockey for generations. David's grandfather Lou played in 127 NHL games, his father Len played college hockey at Cornell, and his brother Mark has played in 354 NHL games.