View each player's Ratings Update, Attributes, Superstar Abilities, Wheels Zone Ability and Player Style. Ice level access is not permitted. "He and I have already started to build a relationship, and I can tell that he has a great demeanor, which will work well with our players. In addition to winning five JIHL championships and two World Championships, one of Ryan's biggest highlights was scoring two goals for Japan in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Prior to turning pro, the Calgary, Alberta native attended Mount Royal University in Calgary, where he majored in Health & Physical Education, while playing for the Cougars. I'm looking forward to seeing him at training camp." On Friday night in Indianapolis, goaltending took center stage, as Guindon and Justin Kapelmaster went toe-to-toe. Despite having played in 18 fewer games than he did all of last season, the Sault Ste. #33 G Alex D'Orio D Dylan MacPherson Jesse amassed ten goals, six assists, and 16 points in 27 games with the Nailers, and became just the fifth rookie defenseman in team history to reach double digits in goals. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. The native of East Palestine, Ohio has spent the majority of his hockey career in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Josh Maniscalco is the 16th Wheeling player all-time to be named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team and fifth defenseman to do so. Marie, Ontario native's second time playing professionally, as he spent the majority of three seasons with the Orlando Solar Bears from 2014-17, while also appearing in 29 AHL contests with the Toronto Marlies. Thu. Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. Season memberships are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. The current roster consists of 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders. D Luke Bafia "Patrick Watling has produced everywhere he's played, from juniors to university to pro," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Patrick Watling will be an alternate captain for all home games, and Adam Smith will be an alternate captain for all road games. He has spent the last six seasons playing in Europe. Matthew Quercia got his pro career rolling with seven points in 19 games, after playing the first part of the season at Michigan Tech. Patrick's dedication to education also dates back to his junior career, as he won the Roger Neilson Award as the top academic university/college player in the Ontario Hockey League in 2013-14. The blueliner ended his first campaign with a bang, as he recorded points in four consecutive contests, including a two-goal game in the season finale - a 5-4 overtime win at Adirondack. The roster consists of 20 players. Jesse Lees saw his 2020-21 campaign take off like a rocket when he arrived in Nail City, as he racked up ten goals and 16 points in 27 games. F Brendan Harris 2020-21 Wheeling Nailers [ECHL] Photo Gallery Matthew Alfaro. He has appeared in ten of the club's last 11 contests, and is 5-1-2 in his last eight starts. Season [ edit] WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season Opening Roster for the 2021-22 season - the 30th season of professional hockey in the Ohio Valley. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. Prow had stints with Wheeling in two different seasons. Has been suspended by the Member or League, and has not been traded or released, OR His 17 goals were tied for the third most in a season by a Nailers blueliner. In place of Friday's game, the Nailers will play an intrasquad scrimmage at WesBanco Arena, beginning at 7:10. The roster consists of 20 players. 15 F Shaw Boomhower His 51 points are tied for third most among ECHL defensemen and tied for fifth among ECHL rookies. Wheeling Nailers - ECHL - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Tickets | Awards | EP Shop | EP Rinkside Tim Doherty built off of a strong rookie season to finish fourth on the club in scoring with 17 goals, 28 assists, and 45 points, with 28 of his 45 points coming during the final three months of the campaign. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Ending Roster for the Summer of 2021. The next two key dates are June 13th, when all future considerations trades must be completed, then June 15th, when Season Ending Rosters are due. That logo also helps to serve as the middle X in the three that are used to designate the 30 years. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 12th player signing of the 2021 offseason. The Hicksville, New York native was a key player in Indy's push to qualify for the 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs, as he tallied ten points in the final 15 games. The 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Jacksonville Icemen on Monday, January 17 at 7:30 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. For the first 30 days of the regular season, teams can carry a maximum of 21 Players on the active roster, no more than 19 of whom may be skaters, at any one time. F Cam Hausinger F Tyler Drevitch We also couldn't ask for a better scenario than to have two former Wheeling players on our coaching staff, as they understand how much the community means to this team." Over the course of his college career, Lekkas made 3,913 saves, which is the most in Hockey East history and fifth most in NCAA history. Wheeling had a significant amount of players join the team toward the end of last season and gain valuable experience, which should lead to them having success in 2021-22. Tommy Nappier #37 G . Similar to his role with the Nailers, Smith played a strong defensive game at Bowling Green State, as he finished even or better in +/- during three of four years, while notching 18 points. #14 F Jared Cockrell http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). Cockrell posted a pair of 17-point seasons at Colgate, in addition to a nine-goal output during his sophomore season. Regular Season Playoffs . However, the statistic that stood out for David at UConn was his 177 blocked shots, as he averaged over a block per game in all four years. Starting in the crease, the Nailers have one familiar face and one new face to start their training camp. "I had a great conversation with Derek Army, and this is the perfect fit for me, as the entire organization is put together well," Hausinger said. He is willing and able to play a variety of roles in our lineup." Signed an SPC in 2021-22, and was recalled to the NHL/AHL or IIHF team, and has not been traded or released, OR By using the Service, Last year, Jared accumulated seven points at St. Oct. 12- Practice at Printscape Arena, 1:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 13- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m. Thu. "He has a knack for scoring, and we are excited to see him come in this season, after seeing what this league is like, and having a full offseason to prepare himself." WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2021 preseason. He was the first Wheeling player to score two hat tricks in the same season since 2010-11, which included his second career four-goal game. Doherty racked up 95 points in 123 career NCAA games, highlighted by his junior year, in which he averaged over a point per game (37 points in 34 games). The 2020-21 Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey season was the 47th season of play for the program and the 8th in the NCHC conference. Mon. #25 F Bobby Hampton Jake Flegel is one of the new names on defense, and he already made a name for himself in training camp with the Baby Pens, as he dropped the gloves twice. Louis-Philip turned aside 23 of the 25 shots he faced, and the Nailers held on to third place in the Central Division, as they edged Toledo, 3-2. "He plays a strong all-around game, and he has some old school Nailer in him. Jesse Lees saw his 2020-21 campaign take off like a rocket when he arrived in Nail City, as he racked up ten goals and 16 points in 27 games. Brendan Harris and Jared Cockrell both still qualify as rookies, but both gained valuable experience at the conclusion of last season. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that a 66th former Nailer/Thunderbird has made his National Hockey League debut. The Wheeling Nailers Protected List consists of the following 24 players: "Matt Foley is a heart and soul teammate, and we saw that first hand in Jacksonville, when he got hurt, but stayed out there and blocked two shots," Army said. Games will once again be aired on television, radio, and online. of Hockey Operations Mark French Dylan MacPherson will be the captain for all of the games, and Matt Alfaro will be an alternate captain for all of the games. The Avalanche qualified for the playoffs in all four seasons under Ryan and reached the conference semifinals three times. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley. If a restricted free agent is not signed to either an offer sheet or a contract by an ECHL team by August 16, the player shall be deemed an unrestricted free agent. F Matt Alfaro . The roster consists of 23 current players and one open spot for one of four eligible players who are currently in the American Hockey League. Goaltender Tommy Nappier and defenseman Niclas Almari are currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, forward Matt Alfaro is currently with the Abbotsford Canucks, and forward Nick Hutchison is currently with the Manitoba Moose. I see myself as an all-around player, who is good on the penalty kill and plays well in my own zone, while contributing to the offense. Watling produced at over a point-per-game clip that season, as he tallied 34 points in 30 games. Luke Bafia was a late season acquisition from the Newfoundland Growlers, who registered five assists and a +7 rating in nine contests. #16 F Cam Hausinger During the 2021-22 regular season, the Nailers posted a 37-31-4-0 record and earned 78 points, as they qualified for the playoffs for the first time in six years, and the 15th time in their history. "I had a great relationship with Derek Army when I was in Worcester, and I know he is extremely passionate about building a winner in Wheeling," Chukarov said. The Nailers will open their 2021 training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry on Monday, October 11th at 12:10 p.m. Wheeling has acquired goaltender Stefanos Lekkas from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations. Alex began to make his mark with the Nittany Lions as a sophomore, as he appeared in 35 of the team's 39 games and recorded 11 points, including his first collegiate goal. Lekkas, 25, is currently playing in his second professional season, after experiencing a very unique rookie campaign. 22 F Patrick Watling 21 F Matt Alfaro That performance earned him a call to the AHL, as he went on to play in seven games with the Rochester Americans, which included a 32-save effort in a 3-1 victory over Syracuse for his first AHL win. Josh collected his first pro points with a pair of assists on October 30th in Wichita, then netted his first two pro goals on November 14th against Fort Wayne, which included that day's game winning goal in overtime. 24 D Josh Maniscalco 10:00 a.m. Mark French 2020-2021; Derek Army 2021-present WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their list of players who received qualifying offers for the summer of 2021. F Brandon Saigeon Rounding out the forwards are Bobby Hampton (Penn State), Cameron Hough (Weeks - MHL), and Zach White (Carolina - FPHL). Isaac Basinger returns for his second season as the team's color commentator for all home games and select road games, and will also be the host of the new pregame show at home games on the jumbotron in WesBanco Arena. DOrio rose to prominence with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. 2021-22 Wheeling Nailers Admission to the intrasquad scrimmage is free. 37 G Tommy Nappier In 256 WHL games played for the Prince George Cougars and Moose Jaw Warriors, Almeida racked up 89 goals and 154 assists for 243 points. Teams that extend a valid qualifying offer to a non-veteran player shall retain the rights to that qualified player for one playing season. Shane Starrett was assigned to Wheeling from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, after spending all of last season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. "Tim Doherty came in and delivered for us last season, and was a great fit in our locker room," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. David turned pro at the end of his senior season of college, and proceeded to join the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, as he appeared in seven regular season contests and one playoff game to close out 2017-18. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. The last player selected prior to Maniscalco was Reid Gardiner (2017-18), while the last defenseman was Kevin Schulze (2016-17). 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Prior to turning pro, Guindon played four seasons at McGill University, and he was a President's Cup Champion with the QMJHL's Rimouski Ocanic in 2014-15. "He is an elite scorer with lots of potential, and we are excited to help him continue to develop at the pro level." 27 AT WHEELING, 7:10 Josling, 22, is set to begin his second professional season, after finishing 16th among ECHL rookies with 28 points during his first campaign with the Nailers. Game 1 - Fri. Apr. With his confidence continuing to rise, the blueliner returned to Wheeling later in the month, and promptly scored twice in a weekend series win over the Utah Grizzlies. Kellen Jones of the Komets was the top producer in the season series, as he collected one goal, nine assists, and ten points in nine games. D Adam Smith Alex D'Orio enters his third season in the Penguins organization, and is coming off a stellar second half of the 2020-21 campaign, as he posted a 6-3-1 record in 11 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Louis-Philip Guindon came to Wheeling in May, and had a solid showing in five games, as he posted a .903 save percentage. Almeida was selected by Pittsburgh in the fifth round (129th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. "I'm excited to get back to Wheeling, and I love that we're bringing back a lot of the group that we had this past season," Foley said. "I'm super excited and very motivated, as I can see that Derek Army is building something special here, and I want to help this team make a push for the playoffs," Drevitch said. Early in the middle frame, Team Gold pulled even with a one-time strike of its own. F Felix Par Oct. 15- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, 10:00 a.m. Preseason Game vs. Fort Wayne, 7:10 p.m.Sat. 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Matt Alfaro and Ben Freeman also led their teams in scoring in 2019-20, as Alfaro did so for the University of Calgary and Freeman did so for the University of Connecticut. Louis-Philip got put to the test immediately when he arrived in Wheeling, as he stopped 44 of the 46 shots he faced in his debut against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Apr. The opposition for round one is the second place Fort Wayne Komets, who turned in a record of 40-25-6-1, which was good for 87 points. He also experienced team success in juniors, as he won the RBC Cup with the Brooks Bandits in 2015-16. Apr. 19 F Flix Par Wilkes-Barre/Scrantons next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 3, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center. "Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Wheeling have created a winning mentality, and I am excited to join that," Par said. #15 F Shaw Boomhower Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. If a player has already signed a contract for 2021-22, that player does not need to be tendered a qualifying offer. Josh Maniscalco was a member of the All-ECHL 2nd Team and the ECHL All-Rookie Team, as he amassed 17 goals, 36 assists, and 53 points to lead all first year defensemen. 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WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers gave their fans a preview of what's to come on Friday night, as they played an intrasquad scrimmage at WesBanco Arena. The blueliner then played the next two seasons in Reading, and accumulated 22 points in 108 games. Wheeling has re-signed forward Sean Josling to an ECHL contract. Sean showed the ability to be a versatile player early on in the 2020-21 season, as he picked up three goals and four assists in his first ten games, while also dropping the gloves for the first of his six fighting majors, which ranked second on the squad. In 2010, the Hamilton, Ontario native turned to coaching, and he began that venture in his hometown as an assistant coach for the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U15 AAA team. 2020-21 served as the blueliner's rookie season, despite the fact that he appeared in nine games with South Carolina at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. 1. The Wheeling Nailers has a Team Overall Rating of 56 (OFF:54, DEF:57, GOA:58). F Flix Par The Spirit won the West Division title in 2018-19, and came one win away from reaching the J. Ross Robertson Cup Final, while the Firebirds were in second place in the West Division in 2019-20, when the season was abruptly ended due to the pandemic. F Matt Ustaski "He has a good set of hands that gives him a scoring touch, but he's also gritty, hard-nosed, and in your face. As an overager, Hausinger tacked on 38 points and mixed things up to a tune of 84 penalty minutes, giving him final WHL numbers of 68 goals, 93 assists, 161 points, and 335 penalty minutes in 317 games. Flegel has prior experience in the ECHL, as do Ivan Chukarov and Josh Victor, who join the squad. The qualifying offer must remain open for acceptance until August 9 at which time the qualifying offer becomes null and void and the team may sign the qualified player to any salary or may elect to take no further action. "Last year was a good year for me personally, as I was relied upon a lot. For the second straight season, WTOV9's MeTV will be the exclusive television home for Nailers Hockey. If a restricted free agent is not signed to either an offer sheet or a contract by an ECHL team by August 16, the player shall be deemed an unrestricted free agent. Both have spent time in the AHL, including MacPherson last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. "I'm excited to get back with a good core of players and a group of familiar faces," Cockrell said. Drake finished the 2019-20 season with a +7 rating, and was counted on by the Royals in key defensive situations. Prior to the start of his college career, the Des Plaines, Illinois native had a special moment, as he was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The first training camp roster for Head Coach Derek Army and Assistant Coach Ryan Kuwabara consists of 14 forwards, nine defensemen, and two goaltenders for a total of 25 players. To purchase yours or to get more information, visit wheelingnailers.com or call (304) 234-GOAL. Luke Lynch continues the Robert Morris University pipeline to Wheeling, and will look to enjoy similar success as his brother Zac did two seasons ago. Fri. Oct. 15- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. 14 F Jared Cockrell "Derek Army is a great coach, who instilled a lot of confidence in me, plus I really enjoyed my time with this group of players," Doherty said. Wheeling has acquired forward Nick Hutchison from the Adirondack Thunder in exchange for defenseman Ivan Chukarov. Watling, 28, is having a standout season, as he leads the Nailers with 12 goals, 19 assists, and 31 points in 19 games. I can't wait to see WesBanco Arena packed, so that we can do good things for our fans, while helping the team and the city continue to come together. Alfaro, 24, is coming off of an excellent rookie season, as he ranked fourth in the ECHL among first year players with 13 goals, 28 assists, and 41 points in 61 games. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. #10 D Alex Stevens Maniscalco, 23, has had an outstanding first season in Wheeling, as he has amassed 17 goals, 34 assists, and 51 points in 62 games. Restricted free agents may not be traded. I can also bring physicality and drop my gloves. The Nailers posted their best record with the blueliner in the lineup (minimum 25 games), and he was also selected as the winner of the Fan Choice Player of the Year Award. He was a valuable player for us on the penalty kill, and he is the type of player that winning teams are founded on." #8 D Jesse Lees It was fantastic to have that support. Jamison Brings Home The Game Winner For Park. Cloud State University for the 2020-21 campaign. Adam was named to the WCHA All-Academic Team during his junior and senior seasons. Of the eight qualified players, no more than four could be veterans (260 regular season professional hockey games played as of the start of the upcoming 2021-22 season). Coach Brad Drobot Athletic Trainer Daniel Barker Dir. D Adam Smith Position: Goalie. The team will hit the ice at WesBanco Arena for the first time on Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th, with both practices beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 15th will be a 10:00 a.m. morning skate, leading to the exhibition opener against the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:10 p.m. All practices are open to the public, and fans must stay in the seating bowl, as ice level access is not permitted. 2023 Fort Wayne Komets, 1010 Memorial Way, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 483-0011 Continue with Recommended Cookies, October 10, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL) - Wheeling Nailers News Release. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that the preseason games scheduled for Friday and Saturday night have been cancelled due to ECHL Health and Safety Protocols. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley. "I see myself as a strong, simple, and heavy two-way defenseman, who has a hard shot and also likes to block shots and hit people. Watling, 27, returns for his second season with the Nailers, after a phenomenal 2020-21 season, which saw him finish tied for the team lead with 48 points. 10:00 a.m. Check out these great suggestions. 16 F Cam Hausinger During the 2018-19 season, Ryan received another honor, as he was named to Team Canada's coaching staff for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Doherty, 26, is coming off of a busy 2020-21 season, as he played his final college season at Penn State University, then began his professional career with the Allen Americans, and eventually moved on to the Nailers. "Wheeling is a really good organization to play for, as there is a mindset of wanting to win and also developing players to move up to the next level," Stevens said. http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). F Jake Coughler Up front, the Nailers return two major contributors to last year's offense, as Patrick Watling was tied for the team lead with 48 points, while Matt Alfaro finished fourth among ECHL rookies with 41 points. Drevitch, 26, is set to begin his second season with the Nailers, after notching four goals, two assists, six points, and 69 penalty minutes in 38 games as a rookie. Tyler Drevitch has quickly become a fan favorite, and is ready to get under the skin of more Central Division foes in season two. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Patrick Watling has been chosen as the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for February 21-27. Oct. 11, 12:10 p.m. at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, Cranberry, PA. Tue. In addition to being able to listen on the radio, fans will also be able to tune in at FoxSports1400Wheeling.com and on the iHeartRadio app. Hausinger's career continued to blossom with his next team, the Kootenay Ice, as he racked up 21 goals, 22 assists, and 43 points in a career-high 70 games. #23 F Brendan Harris #41 F Tyler Drevitch. He was named to an end of season USports (West) all-star team on three occasions, and was named to the USports All-Rookie Team in 2016-17. Last season, he had some standout performances for us, and we look to see that continue, as we push toward the Kelly Cup." In goal, Louis-Philip Guindon was the go-to guy down the stretch, as he played in 12 of the team's final 14 games. Flix was selected into the QMJHL by the Victoriaville Tigres as a 16-year old in 2016, and he made his debut that season, which featured a goal in his second career game.
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