Derek Army
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, […]
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ECHL North Division Recap | Week 24
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. With just two weeks left in the regular season, just two spots remain in the North Division after the Wheeling Nailers became the second team in the North to punch their ticket […]
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ECHL North Division Recap | Week 23
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. In the North Division, five out of the seven teams would make at least one trade prior to Thursday’s 3 PM deadline. The Adirondack Thunder would become the first team in the […]
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ECHL: Derek Army Secures 125th Win Behind Wheeling Bench
With their 11th straight win Sunday, Derek Army collected his 125th win behind the Wheeling Nailers‘ bench. He also moved into sole possession of second place for the most wins in Nailers’ history, surpassing Doug Sauter, who had 124 wins. Derek Army’s Journey in Wheeling Army’s journey with the Nailers began long before his coaching […]
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ECHL North Division Recap | Week 8
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Here’s how all the teams faired during week 8 of the ECHL Regular Season. Wheeling Nailers (15-3-1-0, 31pts,1st Place)- The Wheeling Nailers not only sit atop the North Division but currently have the […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce Roster for Kelly Cup Playoffs & Series Preview
Tuesday, the Wheeling Nailers announced their Kelly Cup Playoff roster as they are set to get underway Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana, against the Indy Fuel. Wheeling will roster eleven forwards, six defensemen, two goalies, and seven players on their playoff-eligible reserve list. Players to Watch Many […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Head Coach Derek Army to Multi-Year Extension
The Wheeling Nailers announced they have re-signed head coach Derek Army to a three-year extension through the 2025-26 season. “Derek Army has done a terrific job for our organization, and we are looking forward to watching him succeed even more in these next three seasons,” said Nailers Team President Brian Komorowski. “With Derek behind the […]
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