Wheeling Nailers

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/08-01/12/2025)

As the season progresses, several key matchups are on the horizon, each with the potential to significantly impact the standings. Teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are gearing up for crucial games that could determine their playoff positions and overall rankings. In the Eastern Conference, top teams are striving to maintain their dominance, […]

ECHL: A Check-in with ECHL Commissoner Ryan Crelin

ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin made his annual visit to Glens Falls, NY, before the Christmas/Holiday Break and touched on the state of the league while answering questions from the Media. The Media started the availability by asking him about the current state of the league. “First off the addition of two new teams so that’s […]

ECHL North Division Recap: Week 12

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. There’s no question that there was a lot of scoring in the North Division over the past week. Wheeling Nailers (23-6-1, 47pts, 1st Place) The Nailers continue to hold the top spot […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers | 01/3-4/2025

This past weekend, the top-two teams in the ECHL’s North Division went head-to-head as the Norfolk Admirals welcomed the Wheeling Nailers to Norfolk Scope. The Nailers and Admirals have been two of the hottest teams in the league. Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers 01/03/2025 In the first of only two meetings between the Admirals and […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/31/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On New Year’s Eve, the Wheeling Nailers played against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers triumphed with a 7-3 victory. Nailers’ Chris Ortiz made a significant impact during the game, recording five assists to earn him the #1 star of the game. Check out this gallery from Inside The Rink’s […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

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 […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

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 […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with Chris Ortiz

While on a Professional Try-Out Contract in mid-December with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Inside The Rink had the opportunity to sit down with defenseman Chris Ortiz from the Wheeling Nailers. Before turning professional, Ortiz played five seasons in the QMJHL. He played in 207 games for Baie-Comeau Drakkar and tallied 16 goals and 89 assists over […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/29/2024

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 […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Jack Beck Earns Inglasco ECHL Player Of The Week

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 […]