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ECHL: Jordan Martel Heads Overseas

Wheeling Nailers forward Jordan Martel is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HK Dukla Michalovce after spending his first four seasons in North America. During the 2024-25 season, Martel would put up 16 goals and 31 assists for 47 points in 56 games with the Nailers. He would add one assist in five games during […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Cole Tymkin

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Cole Tymkin for the 2025-26 season. Tymkin, 26, made his pro debut during the 2024-25 season, playing in 24 games while putting up five goals and three assists for eight points, along with 63PIMs. He would also drop the gloves five times during the 2024-25 season. […]

ECHL: Aidan Sutter Returns To Wheeling Nailers

The Wheeling Nailers have re-signed defenseman Aidan Sutter for the 2025-26 season. Sutter began the 2024-25 season with the University of Calgary, where he had one assist in three games with the Dinos. The 22-year-old joined the Nailers in January and would put up two assists in 17 regular-season games, and was not on the […]

ECHL: Derek Army Leaves Wheeling Nailers For AHL Gig

It was a busy day for coaches in the ECHL, as Terrence Wallin would leave the Maine Mariners to join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and later in the day, Derek Army would leave the Wheeling Nailers to join the Colorado Eagles. Army, 34, spent led the Nailers to a 43-25-4 mark during the 2024-25 season, […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Sign Pair of Defensemen

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed 5’11” defenseman Avery Winslow and 6’2″ defenseman Colby Enns for the 2025-26 season. Avery Winslow’s Junior Career The St. Pete Beach, Florida native started his junior career in the BCHL in the 2018-19 season playing for the Wenatchee Wild. In his one season with the Wild, […]

ECHL: Colin Swoyer Back on the Blue Line for Toledo

The Toledo Walleye are bringing back one of their top blueliners, re-signing Colin Swoyer for the 2025–26 season. After a standout year on both ends of the ice, Swoyer returns ready to help anchor Toledo’s defense once again. Big Numbers on the Back End Swoyer, a native of Hinsdale, Illinois, played a significant role in […]

ECHL: Matthew Quercia Re-Signs With Wheeling Nailers

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Matthew Quercia for the 2025-26 season. In 68 games last season, he put up 20 goals and 13 assists for 33 points along with 188 PIMs. His 20 goals and 188 PIMS are both career-highs. He would be the Fans Choice Player of the Year for […]

ECHL: Cedric Desruisseaux Returns To Trois-Rivières

The Trois-Rivières Lions have signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux for the 2025-26 season. Desruisseaux, 25, has spent the 2024-25 season playing in Romania and France. In 25 games with CSM Corna Brasov, he had 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 25 games. He would add two goals and six assists for eight points […]

ECHL: Louie Roehl Heads Overseas

Wheeling Nailers captain Louie Roehl is heading overseas to Austria to join Pioneers Vorarlberg in the ICEHL. He spent his first three professional seasons with the Wheeling Nailers. Roehl played in all 72 games last season, putting up five goals and 20 assists for 25 points. He was the only Nailer to play in all […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Complete Trio of Trades

The Atlanta Gladiators have checked off three lingering trade obligations, officially closing the books on a series of moves from the 2024–25 season. The future considerations trades made today bring a new face to the blue line and send two familiar forwards to new cities, reshaping Atlanta’s roster ahead of a pivotal offseason. Blue Line […]