Wheeling Nailers

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 […]

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: 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 […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce Dates and Time for First Round Matchup

The long-awaited time has come for Wheeling, WV. Sunday, April 14, the Wheeling Nailers announced dates and times for the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Wheeling’s first-round opponent, as reported yesterday, will be the Indy Fuel. The Nailers will take a trip to Indiana Farms Coliseum in Indianapolis on Friday, April 19, and […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Clinch Spot In Kelly Cup Playoffs

The Wheeling Nailers are heading to the Kelly Cup Playoffs for the second time in three seasons with a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones, a Kalamazoo Wings overtime loss to the Indy Fuel and a Fort Wayne Komets loss to the Toledo Walleye. Wheeling clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs in the […]

ECHL Game Preview: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 04/13/2024

The Wheeling Nailers will host the Cincinnati Cyclones at a neutral site on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., when both teams visit UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, PA, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh. With a win tonight and either a Kalamazoo Wings or a Fort Wayne Komets loss, Wheeling can […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Find Venue For Saturday Night vs Cincinnati Cyclones

Friday evening, the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL announced changes to their schedule due to unforeseen weather conditions. While the team waits on confirmation for a rescheduled date and time for the Friday, April 12 tilt against the Toledo Walleye, the team announced that Saturday, April 13, game against the Cincinnati Cyclones will be upheld […]

ECHL Breaking News: Wheeling Nailers Weekend Games Moved

The Wheeling Nailers, for the second time in as many weeks, have announced changes to their scheduled games due to high flood levels rising quicker than expected, which has prevented player from getting to Tonight’s game vs. Toledo Walleye as it has now been postponed, and no makeup date has been announced yet, and tomorrow’s […]

ECHL All-First and Second Teams Announced

Today, the ECHL announced the first and second teams for the 2023-24 season. The recipients were named after a vote by the coaches, media, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media. They had to select two defensemen, three forwards, and a goaltender. Toledo Walleye forward Hawkins named to All-First team Named to the All-First team was […]

PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers – 04/07/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. The Wheeling Nailers and the Indy Fuel faced off on Sunday afternoon at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers took the victory, with a final score of 5-3. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Gramlich for highlights from the game.