Category: Wheeling Nailers
Nailers punch ticket to playoffs with 3-2 win
Wheeling NailersKALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Wheeling Nailers are playoff bound for the first time since 2016! On Wednesday night, Wheeling punched its ticket to postseason play with an extremely tight 3-2 win over the Kalamazoo Wings at Wings Event Center. Cam … Continue reading → The post Nailers punch ticket to playof...
Read moreNailers take two huge points against Toledo
Cam HausingerWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers worked extremely hard on Sunday afternoon, as they wrapped up a stretch of four games in five days, while facing the team with the best record in the ECHL. The Nailers fell behind 2-1 … Continue reading → The post Nailers take two huge points against Toledo first...
Read moreNailers defeat Fuel, 2-1
Adam SmithINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Wheeling Nailers started their road trip in a Field of Dreams, and as they leave the trip, the dream of returning to third place has come true. On Friday night, Wheeling got early second period goals … Continue reading → The post Nailers defeat Fuel, 2-1 first appeared on Pr...
Read moreNailers surge for six in Iowa
NailersCORALVILLE, Iowa – It was a wild game for two periods on Wednesday night, but the Wheeling Nailers were able to flex their offensive muscle early and defend the lead late. Matthew Quercia snapped a 4-4 tie in the middle … Continue reading → The post Nailers surge for six in Iowa first appeared on Pr...
Read moreQuality beats quantity in Fort Wayne
Wheeling Nailers– 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 erase early deficit, but Wings come back to win late
Sam HoudeKALAMAZOO, Mich.- Sunday afternoon’s game at Wings Event Center was a wild one, which featured lots of emotions. Trailing 4-1 early, the Wheeling Nailers probably felt fortunate to get a point out of the game. However, tying and winning goals … Continue reading → The post Nailers erase early deficit...
Read moreNailers shake off Fuel, 4-1
Tim DohertyINDIANAPOLIS, 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 moreKuffner’s late heroics lift Iowa over Kalamazoo, 4-3
Ryan KuffnerCoralville, Iowa – Ryan Kuffner scored the game-winning goal with less than five minutes left in the Iowa Heartlanders’ 4-3 win over the Kalamazoo Wings Saturday at Xtream Arena. Four players earned multiple points for Iowa, including Kris Bennett who scored … Continue reading → The post Kuffner’s l...
Read moreRoyals hammer Nailers, 9-1
RoyalsWHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers will be looking forward to turning the page, following a frustrating game against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena. Sean Josling opened the scoring for Wheeling, but the Royals scored the next nine goals, including … Continue reading → The post Royals hammer Na...
Read moreECHL's Cyclones honor coach with unique chili dog bobblehead
Jason PayneJason Payne never imagined that he'd have a bobblehead in his image, let alone one with him holding a plate of hot dogs loaded with chili and cheese.
Read moreNailers hold off Walleye for 30th win
Cam HausingerWHEELING, 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 moreRoyals hit Nailers with three in third to win
Wheeling NailersREADING, PA – Saturday night was a rare blip on the radar for the Wheeling Nailers, who have been lights out when taking a lead into the third period this season. The Nailers got both of their goals on the power play, courtesy of Tim Doherty and Josh Maniscalco. The first period didn’t see a ton of...
Read moreWheeling’s Watling named ECHL Player of the Week
RoyalsPRINCETON, NJ – Patrick Watling of the Wheeling Nailers is the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for February 21-27. It is the third time in his career that he has received the weekly honor. Watling scored five goals and … Continue reading → The post Wheeling’s Watling named ECHL Player of the Week f...
Read moreNailers drop a late winter snowman on K-Wings
Patrick WatlingWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers completely dominated Saturday night’s game at WesBanco Arena, as they rolled past the Kalamazoo Wings, 8-2. Patrick Watling scored twice in the first two minutes of the contest, then added three assists, while Sean Josling also collected a pair of tallies, and Ste...
Read moreNailers edge K-Wings for key divisional win
NailersWHEELING, WV – Friday night’s game between the Wheeling Nailers and Kalamazoo Wings at WesBanco Arena came down to a few inches. The Nailers rang a goal in off of the post during the second period, then watched as two posts kept a Kalamazoo tying marker off of the board in the closing seconds, as th...
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