Wheeling Nailers

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign 2023-24 Leading Goal Scorer

The Wheeling Nailers will once again be a high-scoring team in the 2024-25 ECHL season as they have re-signed their team-leader in points and goals from last season, Jordan Martel. The Quebec native was incredible for the Nailers after being acquired from the Utah Grizzlies for Quinn Wichers and future considerations. In his 45 games […]

ECHL: David Drake Returns to Wheeling For Fourth Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed David Drake for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Drake has been with the Nailers since the 2021-22 season after being acquired from the Reading Royals. The Naperville, IL native has 15 games of experience in the American Hockey League with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and 333 games played […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Zachary Massicotte

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have added Shawinigan, QC native Zachary Massicotte, for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Massicotte brings AHL and ECHL experience to the Nailers’ blueline. Massicotte will be a huge presence for the Nailers, listed at 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds. He will bring a ton of physicality to the team, as he […]

ECHL: Wheeling Native Returns to the Nailers for Third Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed hometown kid, Peter Laviolette III, for his third season with the Nailers. Laviolette III is the son of long-time NHL head coach and the current head coach of the New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette. Laviolette Jr. started his successful coaching career with the Nailers as Head Coach […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign 2021 NCAA National Champion

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed the 2021 NCAA National Champion and two-time Hockey East Champion, Cal Kiefiuk, for the 2024-25 ECHL Season. Kiefiuk signed with the Nailers at the end of last season, where he played three regular-season games and one game during the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. He made his ECHL […]

ECHL: An Interview With Adirondack Thunder Forward Shaw Boomhower

The Adirondack Thunder have added three new faces to their roster so far this off-season, but only one of them has prior ECHL experience, and that is Shaw Boomhower. The 25-year-old forward from Belleville, Ontario, spent two seasons in the OHL with the Mississauga Steelheads and Ottawa 67’s ; he would lead the OHL in […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign American International College Graduate

After getting a taste of the ECHL following his NCAA Division I career last season, Dustin Manz has signed with the Wheeling Nailers for his first full professional season. In six regular season games last season with the Nailers, Manz tallied two goals, while putting up one assists in five Kelly Cup Playoff games. Manz […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Missouri Native

The Wheeling Nailers have re-signed Jared Westcott, a native of Imperial, MO, for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Westcott becomes the seventh player to be signed to the Nailers for the upcoming season. Westcott joined the Nailers late in the season, having completed his final year in College at Lake Superior State University. In six regular-season […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Make Trade for Forward Tyler Drevitch

The Atlanta Gladiators have added another power forward to their roster as they have confirmed the acquisition and signing of forward Tyler Drevitch from the Maine Mariners. In return, they have traded the rights to defenseman Jake Willets and a future consideration. Before starting his professional career, the New England native spent four seasons competing […]

ECHL: Dillon Hamaliuk Heads Overseas

Forward Dillon Hamaliuk is heading overseas to Slovakia to play for HC Nove Zamky after spending his first three years pro in North America. The former second-round pick of the San Jose Sharks in the 2019 NHL Draft began his pro career by spending his first two years with the organization. Hamaliuk would spend the […]