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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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ECHL Board Of Governors Recap and Rule Changes For the 2024-25 Season
The ECHL recently had its Summer Meetings and the Board of Governors last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, and earlier this afternoon, the league announced two new changes for the league heading into the 2024-25 season as well as Utah Grizzlies CEO Kevin Bruder being re-elected as the Chairman of the Board for the fourth […]
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Penguins, Lightning Make Minor League Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they acquired forward Bennett MacArthur from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Lukas Svejkovsky. Related Post: Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Rights To Jake Guentzel From Carolina Hurricanes MacArthur, 23, was signed by the Lightning in 2022 after going undrafted. He spent the last two seasons in the […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce 2024 Season-Ending Roster
The Wheeling Nailers have released their 2024 season-ending roster following the announcement of their 2024-25 protected list. The Nailers’ roster comprises 18 players: 12 forwards, five defensemen, and one goalie. Roster Forwards: Anthony Petruzzelli, Cal Kiefiuk, Cedric Desruisseaux, David Jankowski, Dustin Manz, Jared Westcott, Jordan Martel, Matt Koopman, Matthew Quercia, Mikael Robidoux, Peter Laviolette III, […]
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