Peter Laviolette III

ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 18

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 (33-9-4-1, 71pts, 1st Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions would make easy work of their week, picking up four straight wins against the Thunder. Jakov Novak continues to haunt the Thunder as […]

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ECHL: Peter Laviolette Suspended Five Games

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Wheeling Nailers forward Peter Laviolette has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday Night’s game against the South Carolina Stingrays. Laviolette left the bench to join in on the altercation at the 8:12 mark of the second period; […]

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PHOTOS: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wheeling Nailers – 01/25/2025

WHEELING, W. Va. – On Saturday evening, the Kansas City Mavericks took on the Wheeling Nailers in a hard-fought, physical matchup. The Nailers saw two players, Matthew Quercia and Peter Laviolette III, both ejected after receiving major penalties for fighting. Kyle Jackson netted the only goal for Wheeling, while the Mavericks had several players contribute […]

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ECHL: Wheeling Native Returns to the Nailers for Third Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed hometown kid, Peter Laviolette III, for his third season with the Nailers. Laviolette III is the son of long-time NHL head coach and the current head coach of the New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette. Laviolette Jr. started his successful coaching career with the Nailers as Head Coach […]

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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, […]

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Nailers salute the home crowd.

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 […]

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Wheeling Nailers salute their home crowd after being eliminated by the Toledo Walleye in Round 2.

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers 2023-24 Season Recap

The Wheeling Nailers 2023-24 season was a complete 180 from last season. The Nailers finished in 12th place in the Western Conference last season but finished in 5th this season with a regular season record of 38-28-4-1, which was good enough for 81 points. The Nailers went 21-13-1 at home while going 17-15-4 on the […]

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