WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that defenseman Josh Maniscalco has been named to the 2021-22 ECHL All-Rookie Team. Jared made his professional debut on April 23rd in Fort Wayne, then got on the board in highlight reel fashion with his first career goal on May 7th in Jacksonville. Wheeling has had the longest consecutive tenure in one city in ECHL history, and its 65 NHL graduates are also the most ever. On Friday night in Indianapolis, goaltending took center stage, as Guindon and Justin Kapelmaster went toe-to-toe. Maniscalco got his pro career started last year by playing in eight games with the AHL Pens. F Brandon Saigeon F Patrick Watling *Site is best viewed using Google Chrome Browser. 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. League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2022-23-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. There is another returning player among the forwards, which will be exciting for the fans, as Tyler Drevitch is back for his second campaign wearing black and Vegas gold. Patrick Watling notched 89 points in 103 ECHL games with Orlando and Tulsa, and he returns to the pro ranks after two seasons at the University of New Brunswick. #24 D Josh Maniscalco He attended Wheeling Jesuit University, where he earned his Bachelors Degree, while taking steps toward his goal of working for a professional team, which he gets to do today. D Bo Hanson "He is big and mobile, and we are looking forward to continuing to push him to the next level, as he has a very bright future." ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 16th player signing of the 2021 offseason. F Tim Doherty Ryan concluded his playing career with five more years in Japan, then one year each in Korea and Canada. Patrick found the back of the net in all four contests, and had assists in two of the four. He will be joined by Michael Barrett, who had a phenomenal career at Adrian College, which finished with a 12-0-0 record in 2020-21. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. "We are very excited to have Alex Stevens as part of the Nailers, as he is a great fit for our team, and he played college hockey close to here," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. The left shoulder has this year's 30th season logo, while the right shoulder pays homage to the team that put professional hockey on the map in Wheeling - the Thunderbirds logo. "Our first goal as a team is to make the playoffs, and we have a good core of guys coming back to help us accomplish that.". . Position: Goalie. Up front, Cody Sylvester is one of two forwards who has played in Wheeling before, as he led the 2013-14 team with 24 goals. Wheeling has re-signed forward Patrick Watling to an ECHL contract. "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. Ethan Prow reached the NHL on Wednesday night for the Buffalo Sabres, who faced the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). 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. "Sean Josling took huge strides last season as a young rookie, and there is a bright future for him," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. 23 F Cdric Desruisseaux Fort Wayne is celebrating its 70th season of the Komets, while playing its tenth season in the ECHL. They will then shift to Printscape Arena in Canonsburg on Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. 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). Oct. 14- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m. Fri. Oct. 15- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, 10:00 a.m. After registering two assists in 12 games with Allen, Tim found success in Wheeling immediately, as he scored his first pro goal in his Nailers debut on May 12th at Fort Wayne. F Brendan Harris The Avalanche qualified for the playoffs in all four seasons under Ryan and reached the conference semifinals three times. His best season of juniors came in 2016-17, when he amassed 25 points during the regular season, then tacked on three points in eight playoff contests, as the Fighting Saints reached the league's semi-finals. The Nailers want you to join #NailersArmy and get your playoff tickets now by visiting wheelingnailers.com or by calling (304) 234-GOAL. #2 D Dylan MacPherson 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. Captain Dylan MacPherson returned to the lineup in late March, and his presence on the ice made a clear impact, as the team posted a winning record with him back. The Komets came out on top in this year's season series, as they won seven of the ten clashes. Wheeling experienced the largest improvement in the ECHL this season, as it turned a .375 points percentage in 2020-21 into a .542 points percentage in 2021-22. For the second straight season, WTOV9's MeTV will be the exclusive television home for Nailers Hockey. The forward found his stride early on with the Grizzlies, as he dished out four assists in his first five games. Guindon, 26, joined the Nailers in the middle of May, after starting his professional career with the division rival Fort Wayne Komets. In his first full season (2016-17), MacPherson posted a +18 rating, helping the Tigers to a 51-win season - the second highest total in the league. Wheeling Nailers vs. Fort Wayne Komets "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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By using the Service, 23 at Fort Wayne, 7:30 Drake, 26, is playing in his third full season of professional hockey, having spent the majority of his career with the Royals. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their first player signing of the 2021 offseason. "His work ethic is impeccable, and his competitive nature is something that we want to see in all of our players." Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace Contract 20: Justin Addamo: RW: L 24 2022: Clermont-Ferrand, France: . The eight qualified players for the Wheeling Nailers are: Nailers Announce 2021-22 Season-Opening Roster 21 Oct 2021 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 memberships are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their fourth player signing of the 2021 offseason. http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). 6 D Adam Smith 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. #14 F Jared Cockrell Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Adam Smith to an ECHL contract. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The Wheeling Nailers Season-Ending Roster consists of the following players:F Matt AlfaroF Jared CockrellF Jake CoughlerF Tim DohertyD Matt FoleyG Louis-Philip GuindonF Brendan HarrisF Jack JenkinsF Sean JoslingF Tad KozunD Jesse LeesF Darby LlewellynD Dylan MacPhersonD Patrick McNallyD Matt MillerF Jacob PritchardD Adam SmithD Matthew SpencerD Aaron ThowF Patrick Watling. This is the Sault Ste. 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. both grew up playing junior hockey for the Pittsburgh Hornets. Preseason Game #1 vs. Fort Wayne, at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. "Patrick Watling has produced everywhere he's played, from juniors to university to pro," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Josh Maniscalco is the 16th Wheeling player all-time to be named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team and fifth defenseman to do so. He will be joined by Michael Barrett, who had a phenomenal career at Adrian College, which finished with a 12-0-0 record in 2020-21. Patrick Watling and Matt Alfaro skated in on a 2-on-0 rush and exchanged a quick pass, before Alfaro teed up Watling for a one-timer, which opened the scoring. Mon. Every game in the League will be available on FloHockey.TV both live and on-demand for its subscribers, and it will also feature original content, interviews, and analysis. A photo galery of the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL for the 2021-22 season. The Wheeling Nailers will open the 2020-21 regular season on Saturday, December 12th at 7:10, when they play host to the Indy Fuel. #4 D Jake Flegel Barker graduated in 2018 with his Masters of Science from California University of Pennsylvania. iHeartRadio returns as the team's radio partners, but the games will have a new home this season. 36 F Sam Houde "I'm excited to get back with a good core of players and a group of familiar faces," Cockrell said. Wheeling Nailers 2020-21 roster and statistics. By using the Service, Red was the team's primary color from its inception in 1992, through the team's name change from Thunderbirds to Nailers in 1996, until the change to Vegas gold in 2012. Chad Duchesne is the most experienced player among Wheeling defensemen, as he begins his fifth pro season, after spending each of the first four with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. "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. Head Coach: Derek Army (37-31--4) Assistant Coach: Ryan Kuwabara. 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. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their sixth and seventh player signings of the 2021 offseason. In late November and early December, the puck started to find the back of the net, as Saigeon lit the lamp three times in a two-game set against the Florida Everblades, then scored another goal the following weekend against the Rapid City Rush. Chukarov also got to enjoy individual and team success in juniors, as he was a member of the NAHL First All-Star Team and a Robertson Cup Champion with the Minnesota Wilderness in 2014-15. Birthplace: Calgary, ALTA. If a player does receive a qualifying offer, that offer remains open for acceptance until August 9th. D Matt Foley League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2021-22-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. Accept all cookie used by us or third party partners for better performance, analytics, advertising. After August 9, if the veteran player or goaltender is not signed to a contract by the team, the veteran or goaltender shall be deemed a restricted free agent and shall be entitled to seek and secure offers of employment from other ECHL teams. In 231 QMJHL games played for the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Ortiz racked up 129 points (20G-109A). Flegel has prior experience in the ECHL, as do Ivan Chukarov and Josh Victor, who join the squad. #25 F Bobby Hampton The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff. Continue with Recommended Cookies, October 10, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL) - Wheeling Nailers News Release. The Sabres were edged by the Devils, 4-3. Wheeling has re-signed forward Jared Cockrell to an ECHL contract. Has been suspended by the Member or League, and has not been traded or released, OR Prior to turning pro, the Sharon, Ontario native attended Bowling Green State University, where he majored in Business, while playing four years of college hockey for the Falcons. Sat. 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. On the Nailers side, Josh Maniscalco led the way with four goals, four assists, and eight points. Team roster No. Last year, Jared accumulated seven points at St. Michael Pelech ranks fourth in ECHL history with 705 games played, sixth with 372 assists, and 21st with 541 points. "Nail City is a great place to play hockey, and the organization gives players lots of opportunities to grow their game," MacPherson said. . Oct. 13- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m.Thu. Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Jesse Lees to an ECHL contract. Coach Riley Armstrong Asst. 10 Oct 2021 WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2021 training camp schedule and roster. Season memberships are available for the 2020-21 season. The Nailers will open their 2021. Brandon also enjoyed success against the Allen Americans, as he collected a pair of multi-point games in January, including a two-goal effort in a shootout win. "My brother played in this league last year, so I am excited to see what I can do in this league. Wheeling Nailers ECHL Change Team Team Facts Plays in ECHL Team colours Red + Black + White + Gold Town Wheeling, WV, USA Founded 1988 ROSTER STATS 2021-2022 Roster 2021-2022 Team Staff Head Coach Derek Army Asst. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. His 51 points in a season are the sixth most in club history by a blueliner, and he needs just one more point to jump into a tie for fifth with Ray DiLauro (2004-05). Bobby Hampton worked extremely hard from the outset, as he came to training camp with a tryout, and turned that into 17 points in 50 games. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that forward Justin Almeida has been reassigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. AHL contract Sam Houde played just under half of the season with the Nailers, but he made the most of that time, as he ended up slightly behind Watling with 1.39 points per game, as he racked up 43 points in 31 games, led by a six-point night in December. "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. Lees, 25, was first acquired by the Nailers in a March trade with the South Carolina Stingrays, and his numbers increased drastically following the trade. The roster consists of 20 players. It is also his fifth professional season, as he played parts three seasons for the Orlando Solar Bears, which included AHL time with the Toronto Marlies. Season [ edit] Note: The totals presented here may not be exact. When a restricted free agent receives a contract offer from a team other than the team with the players rights and the restricted free agent wishes to accept the contract offer, the restricted free agent and the offering member must, within 24 hours, notify the ECHL, the team with the players rights and the Professional Hockey Players Association. Last season, he had some standout performances for us, and we look to see that continue, as we push toward the Kelly Cup." This is the third time that Watling has earned Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week honors with Wheeling, as he did so twice last season. Guindon finished his rookie season with a 7-7-2 record, a 3.29 goals against average, and an .886 save percentage. The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 2022-23 Wheeling Nailers playing in the ECHL. The last time Starrett played a full season in the ECHL was in 2017-18, when he was an all-star with the Wichita Thunder. Adam Smith had a career year offensively, as he racked up 23 points, while leading the team with 66 games played and a +17 rating. F Bobby Hampton WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. In 42 career games with Wheeling, DOrio has amassed a 3.31 goals against average, .892 save percentage, one shutout and a 14-21-3 record. That performance earned him selections on the USports (West) First All-Star Team and USports All-Canadian Second Team. Sean Josling and Zach White were the two goal scorers out of their squad's six shooters, while Brandon Saigeon was responsible for the lone Team Gold goal. 37 G Tommy Nappier Drevitch recorded 14 points at Merrimack, with his most productive season coming during his junior year. The blueline has a terrific mix of experienced shutdown defensemen, as well as young and powerful offensive players. FloHockey is also back in the fold as the official streaming provider of the ECHL. 38 D Niclas Almari, WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the Central Division Semifinal Round of the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. 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. The Lvis, Qubec native will be the second member of his family to play in the ECHL. The Nailers are anticipating announcing their first player signing of the summer later this week. 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. Miller had another big weekend set against a Western foe less than a month later, as he exploded for two goals, five points, and 11 shots on goal when the Wichita Thunder came to town. His senior season was his best, as he produced 32 points in 31 games, and was named to the AHA Second All-Conference Team. 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. The Wheeling Nailers Protected List consists of the following 24 players: Michael Joly has spent the last two seasons in the AHL, and the last time the ECHL saw him, he was hoisting hardware as the 2018 Kelly Cup Playoff MVP with the Colorado Eagles. "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. 20 F Justin Almeida Stefanos also has a championship on his resum, as he was the starting goaltender for the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede, who won the Clark Cup in 2014-15. Rounding out the blueliners is Alex Stevens out of Penn State University, who pairs a powerful slap shot with a hard all-around game. 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. D Adam Smith Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? Prior to making the jump to the professional level, the Redcliff, Alberta native played parts of four seasons of junior hockey, all with the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers. Prior to turning pro, the Grimsby, Ontario played five seasons of junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Belleville Bulls, Hamilton Bulldogs, and Oshawa Generals. Miller finished last year as a team best +7. Birks played for Wheeling in 2018-19, then was involved in an NHL trade, which led him to the Rapid City Rush last season. D Matthew Spencer Cloud State, with his biggest being an assist on the winning goal in the game that sent the Huskies to the NCAA Frozen Four. Wheeling has re-signed forward Tim Doherty to an ECHL contract. Wheeling Nailers 2022 Goal Horn Elite Goal Horns 23.7K subscribers Join Subscribe 6.2K views 11 months ago #ECHL #Nailers Wheeling Nailers goal horn used during the 2020-21 ECHL season.

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