Burnie joins Nailers

WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the team has signed forward Tyler Burnie to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Burnie, 26, enters his second professional season, after suiting up as a rookie with the Rapid City Rush and Allen Americans. He tallied 13 points (5g-8a) in 51 games with Rapid City before adding six points (2g-4a) in 14 games after a trade to Allen in March.

Prior to turning pro, the Washago, Ontario native played three seasons of university hockey at Brock University from 2021-24. Burnie amassed 63 points (28g-35a) in 62 games with the Badgers, averaging over a point-per-game in each of his final two seasons, and finishing second on the team in goals in both campaigns. His best season came in 2023-24, when he was named an OUA West Second Team All-Star with 33 points (15g-18a) in 27 games.