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12 Games Played
8 - 3 W-L Record
66.70% Win Percentage
38 Goals Scored
31 Goals Against
0 Overtime Wins
1 Overtime Losses
1 Shootout Wins
0 Shootout Losses
7 Goals Scored
38 Power Plays
18.4% Power Play Percentage
29 Penalty Kills
37 Penalty Kill Opportunities
78.4% Penalty Kill Percentage

Team Comparison

Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers
38
0
Goals Scored
1
0
Shootouts
0
0
Shorthanded Goals
18%
0%
Power Play Percentage
78%
0%
Penalty Kill Percentage
ECHL Select Team

Forwards

Name GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG SHG PT/G PIMPG SOG SH PPA SHA GWG FG IG OTG UA EN
Matty De St. Phalle
Matty De St. Phalle #54
12 4 9 13 7 4 2 0 1.08 0.33 0 29 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson #37
12 5 6 11 4 0 0 0 0.92 0.00 0 20 3 0 1 2 1 0 0 1
Atley Calvert
Atley Calvert #84
12 4 7 11 2 4 1 0 0.92 0.33 0 19 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Sam Houde
Sam Houde #47
10 5 5 10 3 6 0 0 1.00 0.60 0 24 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Jordan Martel
Jordan Martel #51
12 3 7 10 1 2 3 0 0.83 0.17 0 39 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Jack Beck
Jack Beck #43
12 1 8 9 4 8 0 0 0.75 0.67 1 18 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Matthew Quercia
Matthew Quercia #22
12 4 0 4 0 25 0 0 0.33 2.08 0 13 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
David Jankowski
David Jankowski #14
12 1 3 4 6 0 0 0 0.33 0.00 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Hutchison
Nick Hutchison #12
5 1 2 3 4 6 0 0 0.60 1.20 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Matt Koopman
Matt Koopman #39
12 0 3 3 -1 2 0 0 0.25 0.17 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dustin Manz
Dustin Manz #10
5 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0.40 0.00 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Gabe Klassen
Gabe Klassen #64
12 1 1 2 -6 0 1 0 0.17 0.00 0 21 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Jared Westcott
Jared Westcott #15
4 0 2 2 2 4 0 0 0.50 1.00 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Logan Pietila
Logan Pietila #49
12 1 0 1 -2 4 0 0 0.08 0.33 0 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Bennett MacArthur
Bennett MacArthur #36
12 0 1 1 -3 0 0 0 0.08 0.00 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Glossary
GP:
Games Played
G:
Goals
A:
Assists
PTS:
Points
+/-:
Plus/Minus
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
PPG:
Power Play Goals
SHG:
Short Handed Goals
PT/G:
Points per Game
PIMPG:
Penalty Minutes per Game
SOG:
Shootout Goals
SH:
Shots
PPA:
Power Play Assists
SHA:
Short Handed Assists
GWG:
Game Winning Goals
FG:
First Goals
IG:
Insurance Goals
OTG:
Overtime Goals
UA:
Unassisted Goals
EN:
Empty Net

Defensemen

Name GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG SHG PT/G PIMPG SOG SH PPA SHA GWG FG IG OTG UA EN
Chris Ortiz
Chris Ortiz #18
12 1 6 7 2 7 0 0 0.58 0.58 0 19 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole Cameron
Cole Cameron #2
12 2 1 3 3 10 0 0 0.25 0.83 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Louie Roehl
Louie Roehl #28
12 1 1 2 -1 8 0 0 0.17 0.67 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
David Drake
David Drake #5
11 0 2 2 2 4 0 0 0.18 0.36 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Phip Waugh
Phip Waugh #57
4 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.25 0.00 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Mats Lindgren
Mats Lindgren #73
7 1 0 1 5 2 0 0 0.14 0.29 0 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Owen Norton
Owen Norton #7
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Glossary
GP:
Games Played
G:
Goals
A:
Assists
PTS:
Points
+/-:
Plus/Minus
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
PPG:
Power Play Goals
SHG:
Short Handed Goals
PT/G:
Points per Game
PIMPG:
Penalty Minutes per Game
SOG:
Shootout Goals
SH:
Shots
PPA:
Power Play Assists
SHA:
Short Handed Assists
GWG:
Game Winning Goals
FG:
First Goals
IG:
Insurance Goals
OTG:
Overtime Goals
UA:
Unassisted Goals
EN:
Empty Net

Goalies

Name GP W GAA SV% L OTL T SOL SA GA SO MIN SOGP SOW SOA SOGA SO%
Jaxon Castor
Jaxon Castor #40
5 3 2.39 0.908 1 1 0 0 131 12 0 301 0 0 0 0 0.000
Sergei Murashov
Sergei Murashov #1
7 5 2.41 0.908 2 0 0 0 184 17 0 423 1 1 3 0 1.000
Glossary
GP:
Games Played
W:
Wins
GAA:
Goals Against Average
SV%:
Save Percentage
L:
Losses
OTL:
Overtime Losses
T:
Ties
SOL:
Shootout Losses
SA:
Shots Against
GA:
Goals Against
SO:
Shutout
MIN:
Minutes Played
SOGP:
Shootout Games Played
SOW:
Shootout Wins
SOA:
Shots Received in Shootout
SOGA:
Goals Against in Shootout
SO%:
Saving Percentage in Shootout

Forwards

Name
POS H W Sh BP
Dustin Manz
Dustin Manz #10
F 5-10 194 R Vanderbilt, MI
Peter Laviolette
Peter Laviolette #11
F 6-4 220 L Wheeling, WV
Nick Hutchison
Nick Hutchison #12
F 6-3 210 L Hicksville, NY
David Jankowski
David Jankowski #14
F 6-1 180 R Dundas, ON
Jared Westcott
Jared Westcott #15
F 6-1 181 L Imperial, MO
Matthew Quercia
Matthew Quercia #22
F 6-3 215 L Andover, MA
Bennett MacArthur
Bennett MacArthur #36
F 6-0 194 L Summerside, PE
Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson #37
F 6-3 198 L Ottawa, ON
Matt Koopman
Matt Koopman #39
F 5-10 180 L Marblehead, MA
Jack Beck
Jack Beck #43
F 6-0 175 L Richmond Hill, ON
Sam Houde
Sam Houde #47
F 6-0 172 L Blainville, QC
Logan Pietila
Logan Pietila #49
F 5-11 185 R Howell, MI
Jordan Martel
Jordan Martel #51
F 6-1 193 R Chicoutimi, QC
Matty De St. Phalle
Matty De St. Phalle #54
F 5-10 175 R Glencoe, IL
Gabe Klassen
Gabe Klassen #64
F 5-10 182 L Prince Albert, SK
Atley Calvert
Atley Calvert #84
F 6-0 193 R Moose Jaw, SK
Glossary
POS:
Position
H:
Height
W:
Weight
Sh:
Shoots
BP:
Birthplace

Defenders

Name
POS H W Sh BP
Cole Cameron
Cole Cameron #2
D 6-0 190 R Johnstown, ON
David Drake
David Drake #5
D 6-5 215 L Naperville, IL
Owen Norton
Owen Norton #7
D 5-10 175 R Ancaster, ON
Chris Ortiz
Chris Ortiz #18
D 6-0 185 L Boisbriand, QC
Louie Roehl
Louie Roehl #28
D 5-10 180 R Eden Prairie, MN
Mats Lindgren
Mats Lindgren #73
D 6-0 184 L Vancouver, BC
Glossary
POS:
Position
H:
Height
W:
Weight
Sh:
Shoots
BP:
Birthplace

Goalies

Name
POS H W C BP
Sergei Murashov
Sergei Murashov #1
G 6-0 187 R Yaroslavl,
Jaxon Castor
Jaxon Castor #40
G 6-3 200 L Phoenix, AZ
Glossary
POS:
Position
H:
Height
W:
Weight
C:
Catches
BP:
Birthplace

Staff

Name Role
Brian Komorowski President/Governor
Derek Army Head Coach
Mitch Giguere Assistant Coach
Friday, October 18, 2024
7:15 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
4
Final
1
Maine Mariners MNE Maine Mariners
Cross Insurance Arena
Portland, Maine
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
1
Final
4
Maine Mariners MNE Maine Mariners
Cross Insurance Arena
Portland, Maine
Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
5
Final
4
Reading Royals REA Reading Royals
Santander Arena
Reading, Pennsylvania
Sunday, October 27, 2024
3:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
1
Final
4
Reading Royals REA Reading Royals
Santander Arena
Reading, Pennsylvania
Friday, November 1, 2024
7:15 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
2
Final
3
Toledo Walleye TOL Toledo Walleye
Huntington Center
Toledo, Ohio
Saturday, November 2, 2024
7:10 PM EDT
Bloomington Bison Bloomington Bison BLM
1
Final
2
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
7:35 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
5
Final
2
Cincinnati Cyclones CIN Cincinnati Cyclones
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday, November 8, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Trois-Rivières Lions Trois-Rivières Lions TR
5
Final OT
4
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, November 9, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Trois-Rivières Lions Trois-Rivières Lions TR
3
Final
4
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10:45 AM EST
Fort Wayne Komets Fort Wayne Komets FW
1
Final
3
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, November 15, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Indy Fuel Indy Fuel IND
1
Final SO
2
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, November 16, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Indy Fuel Indy Fuel IND
2
Final
5
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, November 23, 2024
7:35 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Fort Wayne Komets FW Fort Wayne Komets
Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Toledo Walleye Toledo Walleye TOL
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, November 29, 2024
1:35 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Cincinnati Cyclones CIN Cincinnati Cyclones
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Saturday, November 30, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones CIN
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, December 6, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings KAL
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Cincinnati Cyclones CIN Cincinnati Cyclones
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sunday, December 8, 2024
4:10 PM EST
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, December 13, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Reading Royals REA Reading Royals
Santander Arena
Reading, Pennsylvania
Saturday, December 14, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Reading Royals REA Reading Royals
Santander Arena
Reading, Pennsylvania
Friday, December 20, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Toledo Walleye Toledo Walleye TOL
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, December 21, 2024
7:15 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Toledo Walleye TOL Toledo Walleye
Huntington Center
Toledo, Ohio
Sunday, December 22, 2024
3:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Kalamazoo Wings KAL Kalamazoo Wings
Wings Event Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Friday, December 27, 2024
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Cincinnati Cyclones CIN Cincinnati Cyclones
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Saturday, December 28, 2024
7:10 PM EST
Iowa Heartlanders Iowa Heartlanders IA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, December 29, 2024
4:10 PM EST
Iowa Heartlanders Iowa Heartlanders IA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
6:10 PM EST
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, January 3, 2025
7:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Norfolk Admirals NOR Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Scope
Norfolk, Virginia
Saturday, January 4, 2025
7:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Norfolk Admirals NOR Norfolk Admirals
Norfolk Scope
Norfolk, Virginia
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Indy Fuel IND Indy Fuel
Fishers Event Center
Fishers, Indiana
Friday, January 10, 2025
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Indy Fuel IND Indy Fuel
Fishers Event Center
Fishers, Indiana
Saturday, January 11, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Worcester Railers Worcester Railers WOR
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, January 12, 2025
4:10 PM EST
Worcester Railers Worcester Railers WOR
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, January 18, 2025
6:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Worcester Railers WOR Worcester Railers
DCU Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
Sunday, January 19, 2025
3:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Worcester Railers WOR Worcester Railers
DCU Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
Friday, January 24, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Kansas City Mavericks Kansas City Mavericks KC
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, January 25, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Kansas City Mavericks Kansas City Mavericks KC
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, January 26, 2025
4:10 PM EST
Kansas City Mavericks Kansas City Mavericks KC
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, January 31, 2025
7:35 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Cincinnati Cyclones CIN Cincinnati Cyclones
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Saturday, February 1, 2025
7:35 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Fort Wayne Komets FW Fort Wayne Komets
Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sunday, February 2, 2025
5:15 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Toledo Walleye TOL Toledo Walleye
Huntington Center
Toledo, Ohio
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Indy Fuel IND Indy Fuel
Fishers Event Center
Fishers, Indiana
Saturday, February 8, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, February 15, 2025
6:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
South Carolina Stingrays SC South Carolina Stingrays
North Charleston Coliseum
North Charleston, South Carolina
Sunday, February 16, 2025
3:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Greenville Swamp Rabbits GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina
Monday, February 17, 2025
4:05 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Greenville Swamp Rabbits GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina
Friday, February 21, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Tulsa Oilers Tulsa Oilers TUL
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, February 22, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Tulsa Oilers Tulsa Oilers TUL
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, February 23, 2025
4:10 PM EST
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Adirondack Thunder Adirondack Thunder ADK
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, March 1, 2025
7:10 PM EST
Adirondack Thunder Adirondack Thunder ADK
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, March 2, 2025
4:10 PM EST
Maine Mariners Maine Mariners MNE
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, March 7, 2025
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Adirondack Thunder ADK Adirondack Thunder
Cool Insuring Arena
Glens Falls, New York
Saturday, March 8, 2025
7:00 PM EST
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Adirondack Thunder ADK Adirondack Thunder
Cool Insuring Arena
Glens Falls, New York
Sunday, March 9, 2025
3:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Adirondack Thunder ADK Adirondack Thunder
Cool Insuring Arena
Glens Falls, New York
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:45 AM EDT
Trois-Rivières Lions Trois-Rivières Lions TR
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, March 14, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Fort Wayne Komets Fort Wayne Komets FW
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, March 15, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Fort Wayne Komets Fort Wayne Komets FW
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, March 16, 2025
4:10 PM EDT
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones CIN
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, March 21, 2025
7:15 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Toledo Walleye TOL Toledo Walleye
Huntington Center
Toledo, Ohio
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7:15 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Toledo Walleye TOL Toledo Walleye
Huntington Center
Toledo, Ohio
Sunday, March 23, 2025
4:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Indy Fuel IND Indy Fuel
Fishers Event Center
Fishers, Indiana
Friday, March 28, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones CIN
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, March 29, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones CIN
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, March 30, 2025
4:10 PM EDT
Bloomington Bison Bloomington Bison BLM
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, April 4, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Saturday, April 5, 2025
7:10 PM EDT
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Sunday, April 6, 2025
4:10 PM EDT
Reading Royals Reading Royals REA
@
Wheeling Nailers WHL Wheeling Nailers
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, West Virginia
Friday, April 11, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Trois-Rivières Lions TR Trois-Rivières Lions
Colisée Vidéotron
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Saturday, April 12, 2025
3:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Trois-Rivières Lions TR Trois-Rivières Lions
Colisée Vidéotron
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Sunday, April 13, 2025
3:00 PM EDT
Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers WHL
@
Trois-Rivières Lions TR Trois-Rivières Lions
Colisée Vidéotron
Trois-Rivières, Quebec

Professional hockey arrived in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1992, when the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds made the move north. Led by Doug Sauter behind the bench, the Thunderbirds captured the hearts of hockey fans in the Ohio Valley with an outstanding team on the ice and a personable team off the ice. Devin Edgerton (117 points) and Darren Schwartz (62 goals) both set team records during the inaugural campaign, helping Wheeling win the Brabham Cup with 40 wins and 88 points.

In 1996, the team name was changed to Nailers, embracing the local community with a nod to the largest cut nail factory in the world. The colors remained red and black until 2012, when the switch was made to black and Vegas gold, which was the same as the parent club Pittsburgh Penguins at the time. Wheeling has been affiliated with Pittsburgh since 1998, tying them with the Florida Everblades and Carolina Hurricanes for the longest active affiliation between NHL and ECHL clubs.

Winning and development are two areas of pride for the Nailers. Wheeling has posted a winning record in ten consecutive seasons, including a trip to the Kelly Cup Final in 2016. The Nailers and Thunderbirds have also produced 58 players, one head coach, one equipment manager, and two broadcasters to the National Hockey League. Three of those 58 players - Josh Archibald, Tom Kuhnhackl, and Carter Rowney - had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup after winning the championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017.

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