Wheeling Nailers
AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake
- Sam Wismer
- January 3, 2025
After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]
Read MoreInside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)
- Karen Zehner
- January 3, 2025
As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]
Read MorePHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/29/2024
- Stacey Grubich
- January 1, 2025
WHEELING, W.Va. – On Sunday afternoon, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers for the second game of the weekend series. The Heartlanders grabbed the lead early in the first period, and neither team would score again until the third period. The Nailers were victorious, winning the game with a final score of […]
Read MoreECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Jack Beck Earns Inglasco ECHL Player Of The Week
- Sam Wismer
- December 31, 2024
On December 31st, 2024, ECHL announced that forward Jack Beck earned Inglasco’s ECHL Player Of The Week. Beck had a goal and assist in the game on Friday, December 27th. He earned three assists in the battle with the Iowa Heartlanders on December 28th. Beck is currently on an AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]
Read MorePHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/28/2024
- Stacey Grubich
- December 31, 2024
WHEELING, W.Va. – The visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers Saturday night, in the first of a back-to-back weekend series at the WesBanco Arena. Five total goals were scored in the first period between the two teams, as well as a fight between Nailers Matthew Quercia and Heartlanders’ Nico Blachman. At the end […]
Read MoreECHL: Fines and Suspensions | 12/29/2024
- Karen Zehner
- December 29, 2024
The ECHL Department of Player Safety had announced the fines and suspensions listed below for several players due to their actions in recent games. Kelly Bent (Orlando) Kelly Bent from Orlando received a fine for an undisclosed amount for his actions in the game with Florida on December 28. This fine was issued under Rule […]
Read MoreECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 12/28/2024
- Matthew Buhrmann
- December 28, 2024
Earlier today, the ECHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the fines and suspensions resulting from last night’s games: Matt Anderson (Toledo Walleye) Toledo’s Matt Anderson has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions during ECHL Game #385, where the Iowa Heartlanders played against the Toledo Walleye on December 27, […]
Read MorePHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/27/2024
- Hector Urcia
- December 28, 2024
CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones failed to make a comeback, losing 3-2 to the visiting Wheeling Nailers. Matty De St. Phalle and Matthew Quercia made it 2-0 for the Nailers in 22 minutes of play. Ty Voit got one back for Cincinnati with seven minutes left in the second period. Wheeling survived […]
Read MoreECHL: North Division Recap | Week 10
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 24, 2024
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. In the final week before the holiday break, fans were treated to many great matchups, including one featuring a goalie fight. Here’s how all seven teams in the North Division faired during […]
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