Matt Koopman

ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 16

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois-Rivieres Lions (28-7-4-1, 61pts, 1st Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions had a great week as they swept the three-game series vs Maine Mariners as they improved to 14-1-3-1 at Colisse Videotron, and extended […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 01/31/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Friday night, the visiting Wheeling Nailers defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 4-3 in overtime. Tristan Ashbrook scored a hat trick, but it wasn’t enough to beat the second-place Nailers. Matt Koopman scored the winning goal 48 seconds into OT. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from […]

ECHL Series Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Wheeling Nailers | 01/24-01/26/2025

Friday starts a three-game series between Kansas City Mavericks and Wheeling Nailers at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. Kansas City hopes to continue the two-game winning streak that started with Rapid City Rush last Week. Game 1 – Friday, January 24 Friday night’s game marked 100 career games for Max Andreev, which he started […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers – 01/18/2025

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers hosted the Wheeling Nailers at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for a Star Wars themed-evening for the fans. The two teams would alternate goals throughout the first two periods, tied at 3-3 heading to the third period. Anthony Callin would get his second goal of the game […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers | 01/11-01/12/25

For the first time this season, the Wheeling Nailers and Worcester Railers battled out a two-game weekend set. Despite being a mid-pack team, the Railers made it a difficult weekend for the Nailers, splitting the weekend series with both games being decided by one goal. Wheeling Nailers (4) vs. Worcester Railers (3) SO Final 1/11/25 […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers | 01/3-4/2025

This past weekend, the top-two teams in the ECHL’s North Division went head-to-head as the Norfolk Admirals welcomed the Wheeling Nailers to Norfolk Scope. The Nailers and Admirals have been two of the hottest teams in the league. Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers 01/03/2025 In the first of only two meetings between the Admirals and […]

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 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: […]

Wheeling celebrates a goal in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

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, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce 2024-25 Protected List

The Wheeling Nailers announced their protected list sent to the ECHL. The list consists of 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and one goalie. Forwards Vincent De Mey, Cedric Desruisseaux, David Jankowski, Cal Kiefiuk, Matt Koopman, Tanner Laderoute, Peter Laviolette III, Dustin Manz, Jordan Martel, Cedric Pare, Felix Pare, Anthony Petruzzelli, Matthew Quercia and Jared Westcott. The […]