Wheeling Nailers

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 […]

ECHL: Former Wheeling Player Returns for Second Stint

With the Wheeling Nailers last few announcements being players returning from last season’s team, they chose to change things up and announce Chris Ortiz will return for a second stint, having played the 2023-24 season with the Trois-Rivieres Lions. The left-shot defenseman completed his third season as a professional player this past season. With the […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Lock Up Matthew Quercia for 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed Matthew Quercia for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Quercia completed his first full season in the ECHL last season, as he did not play a game in the 2022-23 season due to injury. He becomes the fifth player to re-sign with the Nailers, following the signings of Matt […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Make First Goalie Signing

The Wheeling Nailers have made their first goalie signing as they have re-signed Jaxon Castor for the 2024-25 season. Castor played a huge role between the pipes in the last stretch of the 2023-24 regular season when his goalie partner, Taylor Gauthier, was called up to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL. Castor just completed […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign David Jankowski For 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today forward David Jankowski will return to Wheeling for his third season with the Nailers as they have re-signed him for the 2024-25 season. Jankowski is the third player to sign with the Nailers, as they have brought back Louie Roehl and 2023-24 Unsung Hero Award winner Matt Koopman. Related Article: […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Assistant Captain Defenseman

The Wheeling Nailers will welcome back one of their assistant captains from last season, Louie Roehl, as he has signed for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Roehl played just his second season of pro hockey and second season with the Nailers. Roehl has been a consistent defenseman for the Nailers, having played in 104 regular season […]

Koopman tosses a young fan a puck after eliminating the Indy Fuel in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign 2023-24 Unsung Hero Award Winner

The Wheeling Nailers have made their first signing for the 2024-25 season. The 2023-24 Unsung Hero Award Winner, Matt Koopman, will be returning to the Nailers for his third season. Koopman played a big role in this Nailers lineup during the 2023-24 season. Koopman tallied 16 goals and 18 assists for 34 points in the […]