Wheeling Nailers

ECHL/AHL: Wheeling Nailers/Chicago Wolves: Jordan Martel Signed To PTO | 12/19/2024

On December 19th, 2024, the Wheeling Nailers announced that Jordan Martel was signed to a PTO with the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Wolves. Martel, 26, started his professional career at the end of the 2021-2022 season. He dressed in two games for the Fort Wayne Komets that season and tallied two […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals – 12/14/2024

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Wheeling Nailers Saturday night at Santander Arena. The Nailers defeated the Royals 4-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Transactions | 12/18/2024

Photo Credit: Hector Urcia/Inside The Rink On December 18, 2024, the Wheeling Nailers, an ECHL affiliate of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the following transactions: Goaltender Luke Richardson was activated off of a 14-day IR and was traded to the Allen Americans. This trade was completed in return for future considerations. Richardson started […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals – 12/13/2024

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Wheeling Nailers Friday night at Santander Arena. The Nailers defeated the Royals 4-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce Head Coaching Change

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Worcester Railers, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that Head Coach Bob Deraney has taken on a new role within the organization. Deraney is now the Head of Scouting, effective immediately. In his coaching career, Deraney has served as an Assistant Coach at Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/08/2024

WHEELING, W.Va., On Sunday afternoon, the Wheeling Nailers hosted the Reading Royals for their sensory day at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers Jordan Martel lit the lamps three times, for a hat trick, sending fans hats onto the ice. The Nailers took the victory, with a final score of 6-2. Check out this gallery from Inside […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/07/2024

CINCINNATI, OH. – On Saturday night, the visiting Wheeling Nailers defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-0 at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. Wheeling’s goaltender, Taylor Gauthier, was the star of the game, registering a shutout with 17 saves. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from the game.

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

PHOTOS: Cincinnati Cyclone vs. Wheeling Nailers – 11/30/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On Saturday evening, the Cincinnati Cyclone took on the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers took the lead early, with the first of many goals of the game. The Nailers won this meetup, with a final score of 7-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Grubich for […]

ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 7

The North Division is full of physicality and close standings. When it comes to standings, teams have changed up, with Wheeling holding on to the top spot and Norfolk battling with them in second place. Maine continues to be at the bottom of the standings. Here’s how everyone fared over the past week: Wheeling Nailers […]