Category: Justin Almeida
Quality beats quantity in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne– The story of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets wasn’t about which side had the higher shots total, but the team that scored more. Wheeling poured 20 shots on goal in the first period and 41 in the game, but the Komets capitalized by scoring on seven of thei...
Read moreNailers shake off Fuel, 4-1
NailersINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Wheeling Nailers needed a win in a big way on Saturday night at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, and they got it, thanks to a solid performance in all three zones. Tim Doherty opened and closed the scoring, … Continue reading → The post Nailers shake off Fuel, 4-1 first appeared on...
Read moreNailers hold off Walleye for 30th win
Brody ClaeysWHEELING, WV- Wednesday night’s game between the Wheeling Nailers and Toledo Walleye at WesBanco Arena felt like a playoff game, and the Nailers showed that they are worthy of getting an invite to the dance. Justin Almeida and Cam Hausinger … Continue reading → The post Nailers hold off Walleye for...
Read moreWatling extends Nailers win streak to six with overtime tally
Reading RoyalsWHEELING, WV – On a day which was highlighted by the number two, the Wheeling Nailers added their own story to the mix. Trailing by two with under six minutes to go against the Reading Royals, Justin Almeida scored two goals to close out regulation, then number 22 Patrick Watling lifted Wheeling in...
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