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ECHL Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Indy Fuel Series | 04/20/2024
The Indy Fuel met with the Wheeling Nailers Friday night in Indianapolis for game two of their Kelly Cup Playoff series. Indy won 5-2 in the first game, with lots of heavy hits and challenging plays. The Wheelers want to tie this series as they return to their barn for game three. Looking to tonight’s […]
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ECHL Central Division Semi-Finals Game 1 Recap: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Toledo Walleye | 04/19/2024
The Toledo Walleye faced off against the Kalamazoo Wings in Game 1 of the Central Division Semifinals on Friday night at the Huntington Center located in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The game featured a thrilling goalie matchup between John Lethemon for Toledo and Hunter Vorva for Kalamazoo. The first period was marked by tight-checking and uneventful […]
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ECHL Central Division Semi-Finals Game 1 Recap: Indy Fuel vs Wheeling Nailers | 04/19/2024
The Wheeling Nailers and Indy Fuel met for game one of their series in the Kelly Cup playoffs. Before this, the team had met 11 times this past season. Six of the 11 meetings were decided by one goal, with Indianapolis winning eight of the 11. The Fuel finished the season sitting at 39-25-6, and the […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s Brandon Hawkins Named MVP
Toledo Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins has won the Warrior Hockey ECHL Most Valuable Award after leading the league in points with 93 on 40 goals and 53 assists. This would be the second time a Walleye player has been named MVP (Josh Kestner in 2019-20). The award is given to the player who is voted […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Goaltender to Amateur Tryout Contract | 04/18/2024
The Wheeling Nailers signed University of North Dakota goaltender Ludvig Persson to an amateur tryout contract, and he has been added to the playoff roster. During his time with the Fighting Hawks, Persson played in 34 games. The Goteborg, SWE native, went 21-11-2, posting a 2.52 GAA and a .904 SV% with five shutouts. Prior […]
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ECHL Announces Taylor Gauthier as the Nick Vitucci Goalie of the Year
The ECHL announced on Thursday that Taylor Gauthier, a goaltender for the Wheeling Nailers, has won the Nick Vitucci Goaltender of the Year award for the 2023-24 season. The award is given annually and is decided by a league-wide vote that includes coaches and media members. This past regular season, Gauthier had an impressive record […]
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ECHL Series Preview: Toledo Walleye vs Kalamazoo Wings
The Toledo Walleye will play the Kalamazoo Wings in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs. Toledo is one of the top teams in the league and brings some firepower from all positions. Head Coach Pat Mikesch hopes for a lengthy playoff run in his first year coaching the Walleye, as he has […]
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ECHL: Kalamazoo Wings Announce Kelly Cup Playoff Roster
The Kalamazoo Wings have recently revealed their 24-man roster for the upcoming Kelly Cup Playoffs. The roster comprises of seven active defensemen, with an additional one on the Reserve List, 11 forwards (including three on the Reserve List), and two goaltenders. On Friday at 7:15 PM ET, the Wings will take on the Toledo Walleye […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce Roster for Kelly Cup Playoffs & Series Preview
Tuesday, the Wheeling Nailers announced their Kelly Cup Playoff roster as they are set to get underway Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana, against the Indy Fuel. Wheeling will roster eleven forwards, six defensemen, two goalies, and seven players on their playoff-eligible reserve list. Players to Watch Many […]
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ECHL: Indy Fuel Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster
The Indy Fuel have announced their 24-man roster for the upcoming Kelly Cup Playoffs. The roster includes five active defensemen, with two on the Reserve List and one on the Playoff Eligible List, 12 forwards with two on the Reserve List, and two goaltenders. Their first game will be against the Wheeling Nailers at the […]
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