Wheeling Nailers

Rapid City Rush Announce Three Player Signings and a Trade

The Rapid City Rush have announced that forward Keltie Jeri-Leon and forward Riley Ginnell will join the Rush for the 2023-24 ECHL season. It has also been announced that defenseman Alex Carlson will be coming back to the Rush. Keltie Jeri-Leon The Rapid City Rush acquired the rights to Keltie Jeri-Leon in early August when […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Bring Back Keanu Yamamoto and Trade Quinn Wichers

On Thursday, the Rapid City Rush announced that forward Keanu Yamamoto will be returning for the 2023-24 ECHL season. On Friday, the Rapid City Rush announced that defenseman Quinn Wichers has been traded to the Wheeling Nailers in exchange for forward Keltie Jeri-Leon. Keanu Yamamoto Signing Keanu Yamamoto was signed by the Rush for the […]

AHL: Hershey Reinforces Defense; Signs Defenseman Colin Swoyer From Rival

The Hershey Bears announced the signing of defenseman Colin Swoyer to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season on Aug. 2 as the club continues to add players to help in the defense of the Calder Cup. Swoyer joins the reigning champions after skating last season with the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In 36 […]

ECHL: Max Coatta is Headed to Italy

The Rapid City Rush have yet to announce any player signings for the 2023-24 season, but players from the 2022-23 season have started to sign overseas. Rittner Baum SkyAlps announced that they signed Max Coatta for the 2023-24 season on July 12. Max Coatta has played four seasons in the ECHL, splitting his time between […]

Hawkins Returns to Toledo for 2023-24 Season

Toledo fan favorite Brandon Hawkins and the Walleye have agreed to terms to have Hawkins return to the Walleye for the upcoming 2023-2024 ECHL season. Hawkins returns to the Walleye for his third year with the team after scoring 81 points(39G,42A) in 66 games played last year. Last season, the Michigan native set a franchise […]

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 […]

ECHL: Komets Earn a Victory on the Road in High Scoring Rematch

“The Rematch” took place Saturday night in Wheeling, West Virginia, after a wild Friday night game that finished with a 6-4 victory for the Komets but also included 79 penalty minutes for the K’s and 83 for the Nailers. Wheeling jumped out in front after Brooklyn Kalmikov scored at 3:42, causing the Komets to start […]

Komets and Fanti Deliver Knockout Punches

Ryan Fanti answered Brad Barone invitation to fight by landing a few haymakers. Photo Credit: @TheChadRyan on Twitter

ECHL: Komet’s Weekend Preview includes 3 Games in 3 Days

The Fort Wayne Komets have an all-important three games in three days stretch starting this Friday at home. First up is the Wheeling Nailers for back-to-back home and away matchups, and then the Komets host the Indy Fuel on Sunday night. Friday and Saturday’s matchup against the Nailers are two crucial games for the K’s […]

Adirondack Thunder Acquire ECHL Rights to Nick Hutchison

The Adirondack Thunder made a trade with the Wheeling Nailers on Tuesday Night as they acquired the ECHL rights to Nick Hutchison in exchange for defenceman Ryan Da Silva. Hutchison played one game with the Thunder after finishing his senior year at Canisius College, and in his first ECHL game, he put up a goal […]