Wheeling Nailers

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers: Veteran Center Alec Butcher Re-Signs

Alec Butcher is a veteran in the world of the ECHL, and fits the mold for the Tulsa Oilers. Butcher has re-signed for his sixth full professional season. In the 2023-2024 season, Butcher spent a majority of the season with Tulsa after being traded by the Reading Royals for Tag Bertuzzi. Butcher played in 56 […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Release 24-25 Promotional Schedule

As the new hockey season is approaching, teams are starting to release their promotional schedules. On Tuesday, September 3rd, the Reading Royals released their 2024-2025 promotional schedule. All 36 regular season home games will feature a promotion during the season. Teddy Bear Toss, Pucks and Paws, and the 2023-2024 sold-out Pink in the Rink returns. […]

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week, Part 2

On Game Day, highlight reels showcasing incredible saves are undeniably thrilling. However, we must equally acknowledge their delightful and distinctive personalities, especially when they’re mic’d up or working with their social media teams to help create fun and engaging content. Wrapping up National Goalie Week, enjoy some amusing and exciting Instagram reels we have found […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Merrimack College Graduate

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed Merrimack College graduate Filip Forsmark for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Forsmark played two games in the ECHL last season with the Allen Americans after completing his final year at Merrimack. The Skovde, Sweden native’s first season in North America came in the 2017-18 season when he played […]

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 […]